SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
14 inspections
Inspection
Sep 10, 2026
Report filed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-202.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed lighting over the prep area with no light shields. Provide proper shields
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed broken tiles in the back room. Repair broken tiles.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired in June. Please contact hood company to inspect hood and update sticker.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 3, 2026
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-202.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed lighting over the prep area with no light shields. Provide proper shields
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed broken tiles in the back room. Repair broken tiles.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired in June. Please contact hood company to inspect hood and update sticker.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 3, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 2, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Previously provided pest reports stated "Mice activity under ice machine". What appears to be numerous mice droppings observed under ice cream machine (photos taken) upon today's re inspection. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 25, 2025
Hearing scheduled
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Previously provided pest reports stated "Mice activity under ice machine". What appears to be numerous mice droppings observed under ice cream machine (photos taken) upon today's re inspection. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous containers of food in glass reach in cooler & basement walkin that is not date marked. Provide.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Hole in wall around drain pipe under mop sink with disturbed materials. Clean and sanitize. Seal with pest proof materials. Back door wide open. Maintain closed.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Attached pest reports states "Mice activity under ice machine" provide another updated pest report upon next weeks reinspection that states the activity has been eliminated. Pest company has been scheduled to come on 8/25/25
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous containers of food in glass reach in cooler & basement walkin that is not date marked. Provide.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Hole in wall around drain pipe under mop sink with disturbed materials. Clean and sanitize. Seal with pest proof materials. Back door wide open. Maintain closed.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
What appears to be mice droppings on floors in storage vault and under coffin freezer. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated pest control report upon inspection.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Evidence of mice and cockroach activity. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Hummus 51F reach in flip top unit holding at 50F. Make all necessary repairs. Hummus voluntarily discarded.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple containers of prepared foods in glass reach that were held overnight with no date markings. Provide.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Large of the two flip to units at cookline holding at 50F. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative units holding at below 41F to be utilized until this unit is repaired.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors with visible soils under equipment and sinks. Clean floors under around and behind equipment throughout.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Rear receiving door to alleyway with large gap on bottom of door with daylight visible. Install pest proof door sweep. Evidence of what appears to be mice holes in basement kitchen walls and floors with disturbed materials. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Seal with pest proof materials.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Evidence of mice and cockroach activity. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dead mouse on trap near dry storage area dead cockroaches observed on glue trap near pizza oven and furnace area. Remove. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Hummus 51F reach in flip top unit holding at 50F. Make all necessary repairs. Hummus voluntarily discarded.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple containers of prepared foods in glass reach that were held overnight with no date markings. Provide.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Large of the two flip to units at cookline holding at 50F. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative units holding at below 41F to be utilized until this unit is repaired.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors with visible soils under equipment and sinks. Clean floors under around and behind equipment throughout.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Evidence of mice and cockroach activity. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dead mouse on trap near dry storage area dead cockroaches observed on glue trap near pizza oven and furnace area. Remove. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 28, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 12, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
There is no food preparation sink on the premises. Install with indirect waste or apply for a variance to wash produce in middle bay of three compartment sink. Variance application on site filled out but lacks plumbers letter with cost estimate to validate hardship to install. Emailed procedures on how to safely wash vegetables in middle bay of the three compartment sink to the PIC.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 8, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
9 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Procedure (P)
Inspector’s notes
No evidence of employee handwashing. Corrected on site. Retrain staff.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No date markings on numerous containers of prepared foods in walkin cooler and reach in refrigerators. Provide.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Flip top sandwich unit on first floor kitchen 50F. Repair to maintain at below 41F. PIC to supplement ice to hold foods and use other units on site holding at below 41F.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
There is no food preparation sink on the premises. Install with indirect waste or apply for a variance to wash produce in middle bay of three compartment sink. Variance application on site filled out but lacks plumbers letter with cost estimate to validate hardship to install. Emailed procedures on how to safely wash vegetables in middle bay of the three compartment sink to the PIC.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
What appears to be mice droppings in basement kitchen area behind refrigeration flip top unit behind walkin cooler near electrical equipment box in crawl space on first floor on floor behind ice cream chest. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Crawl space off basement kitchen with equipment and debris strewn. Remove items not in use. Clean and organize the area .
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Online menu is missing allergen statement. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. https://www.ediningexpress.com/live20/129/181/
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Flip top sandwich unit on first floor kitchen 50F. Repair to maintain at below 41F. PIC to supplement ice to hold foods and use other units on site holding at below 41F.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
The ice cream mixing machines are hard plumbed to waste. Provide indirect waste drains with backflow prevention into food contact surface area. There is no food preparation sink on the premises. Install with indirect waste or apply for a variance to wash produce in middle bay of three compartment sink.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Crawl space off basement kitchen with equipment and debris strewn. Remove items not in use. Clean and organize the area .
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Procedure (P)
Inspector’s notes
No evidence of employee handwashing. Corrected on site. Retrain staff.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No date markings on numerous containers of prepared foods in walkin cooler and reach in refrigerators. Provide.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
What appears to be mice droppings in basement kitchen area behind refrigeration flip top unit behind walkin cooler near electrical equipment box in crawl space on first floor on floor behind ice cream chest. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Online menu is missing allergen statement. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. https://www.ediningexpress.com/live20/129/181/
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.