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The full inspection history
16 inspections
Inspection
Feb 10, 2026
Report filed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Boxes/trays of foods observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler/freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Paper towel dispensor at the first basement hand sink not functioning properly. Repair/replace. Gasket around the door to the milk cooler damaged and not sealing properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Interior of the 2 door flip top basement cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Fan cover to the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with what appears to be dust. Clean to remove. Lower shelf of the front service sandwich cooler visibly soiled and with excess moisture. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the visit.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Portion of flooring near the first floor dish machine appears to be damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs.
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 fuit fly activity noted behond the servcie counter. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 28, 2026
Failed
8 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Boxes/trays of foods observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler/freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Paper towel dispensor at the first basement hand sink not functioning properly. Repair/replace. Gasket around the door to the milk cooler damaged and not sealing properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Interior of the 2 door flip top basement cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Fan cover to the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with what appears to be dust. Clean to remove. Lower shelf of the front service sandwiach cooler visibly soiled and with excess moisture. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the visit.
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.
At the time of the inspeciton the establishment had no hot water available to properly wash hands equipment and perform other day to day operations. Address and make any necessary repairs and establishment is to provide a detailed plumbers report to isdhealth@boston.gov for review prior to re-opening.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
At the time of the inspection there was no hot water available at any sinks ie: hand 3 bay and preparation sinks. Plumber has been called and currently waiting on a timeline for repairs to be complete. At the time of the inspection the dish machine on the first floor was leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Basement 3 bay sink is to be used if dish machine is not fucntioning properly. Service call has been placed for all repairs to be made.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Portion of flooring near the first floor dish machine appears to be damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs.
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 fuit fly activity noted behond the servcie counter. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-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.
Imminent Health Hazard was present to the establishment not having any hot water within the business. Prior to the establishment re-opening a plumbers report is to be provided to isdhealth@boston.gov for review/furhter direction. If an after hours inspection is to be scheduled (617) 635-4500 is to be contacted to do so.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 15, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to address the complaint of rodents in the dining room. PIC at this time was able to give me a pest control report from May. Please email me the report from June and July please. PIC is aware of the complaint and has increased pest control to each week. Please send all reports to me so I can review them. The reports have notes on them from the inspector please be sure that you address the notes and have them removed on the next inspection. General cleaning under all seats and be sure any holes in the wall have been repaired. 8-5-25 Please continue with the pest inspections each week. We need to be sure the repairs that are noted are getting done and then removed from the report.
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, Aug 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 5, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to address the complaint of rodents in the dining room. PIC at this time was able to give me a pest control report from May. Please email me the report from June and July please. PIC is aware of the complaint and has increased pest control to each week. Please send all reports to me so I can review them. The reports have notes on them from the inspector please be sure that you address the notes and have them removed on the next inspection. General cleaning under all seats and be sure any holes in the wall have been repaired. 8-5-25 Please continue with the pest inspections each week. We need to be sure the repairs that are noted are getting done and then removed from the report.
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, Aug 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 21, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to address the complaint of rodents in the dining room. PIC at this time was able to give me a pest control report from May. Please email me the report from June and July please. PIC is aware of the complaint and has increased pest control to each week. Please send all reports to me so I can review them. The reports have notes on them from the inspector please be sure that you address the notes and have them removed on the next inspection. General cleaning under all seats and be sure any holes in the wall have been repaired.
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, Jul 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 3, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Please clean in place equipment in the small didhwasher room off the frount counter. Organize shelves.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed please clean the walls and ceiling vent in the small dishwasher room off the front counter.
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, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 26, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Please clean in place equipment in the small didhwasher room off the frount counter. Organize shelves.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed please clean the walls and ceiling vent in the small dishwasher room off the front counter.
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, Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 15, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the floor in the basement storage room The A/C vent above the ice machine The walls in the basement prep area.
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 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 6, 2024
Passed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to review with staff not to store product on the floor in walk ins. Freezer had boxes on the floor.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the interior of the single door frigerator in basement prep. Cabinets at fron counter. Splash guard next to the dishwasher.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink in small room with dishwasher was blocked with a box in the sink. PIC corrected and hand sink at front counet was beng used as a dump sink and cleaning out a blender.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the floor under and behind equipment along the wall in basement prep around cabinets at front counter and under dishwasher. Clean wall behind the dishwasher and oven in basement. Clean floor in walk in.
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 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 26, 2024
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the floor under and behind equipment along the wall in basement prep around cabinets at front counter and under dishwasher. Clean wall behind the dishwasher and oven in basement. Clean floor in walk in.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to review with staff not to store product on the floor in walk ins. Freezer had boxes on the floor.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the interior of the single door frigerator in basement prep. Cabinets at fron counter. Splash guard next to the dishwasher.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink in small room with dishwasher was blocked with a box in the sink. PIC corrected and hand sink at front counet was beng used as a dump sink and cleaning out a blender.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 26, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 8, 2024
Report filed
11 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean.... Exterior of the oven. Interior of reach in refrigeration units at front counter.
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.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Measuring disk or thermal strips for the high temperature dishwasher could not be found.
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
At this time Staff could not find the testing strips for the three bay sink. Please review with staff and have sanitizer tested.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
The ceiling and A/C vent in basement.
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.
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
At this time PIC did not know where the Food Safety Allergen certificate would be posted. Please print and post certificates on wall.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Discontnue to store product on the fllor in the walk in freezer.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Light in small room off the front counter did not have a sheild or lights working.
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
Small refrigerator at the front counter by the microwave will need to have the gasket replaced it falling off.
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 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
At this time PIC did not know where the Food Safety Allergen certificate would be posted. Please print and post certificates on wall.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
At this time Staff could not find the testing strips for the three bay sink. Please review with staff and have sanitizer tested.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Small refrigerator at the front counter by the microwave will need to have the gasket replaced it falling off.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Discontnue to store product on the fllor in the walk in freezer.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean.... Exterior of the oven. Interior of reach in refrigeration units at front counter. Water build up in the refrigerator with the sliding door at the front counter.
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.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Measuring disk or thermal strips for the high temperature dishwasher could not be found.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the walls in the dishwasher/ ice machine room. The wall behind the oven in basement. The ceiling and A/C vent in basement. Clean the floor in the basement walk in freezer and small room off the front counter around dishwasher and ice machine
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.
Light in small room off the front counter did not have a sheild or lights working.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 28, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 10, 2024
Passed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood in basement prep will need to be cleaned. It has an electric oven and I can see into the duct and its visibly dusty and dirty. Please clean both and check with BFD if a hood sticker will be needed.
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.
At this time found sinks to not have hot water. PIC checked the water heater that was worked on last week and the lights blinking. Repair man was just down the street and came over to get water heater working. PIC will need to monitor this and close when location has no hot water. Hot water was working by the time I left. 1-10-24 At this time I found location to not have any hot water at any of the hand sinks. As discussed at the last inspection location should have been closed until repaired. PIC does have a plumber on hand at this time. When the hot water is properly working PIC can call the office at 617 635-5326. Please email ISDhealth@Boston.Gov with any paper work from plumber visit today.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink in warewashing blocked hand sinks in basement prep blocked. Reviewed with PIC not to block hand sinks at any time.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the floors in the basement and warewashing room. Clean the walls in ware washing and basement prep around sinks and hood system. Clean A/C and heat vents in the basement ceiling.
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 10, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Failed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood in basement prep will need to be cleaned. It has an electric oven and I can see into the duct and its visibly dusty and dirty. Please clean both and check with BFD if a hood sticker will be needed.
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.
At this time found sinks to not have hot water. PIC checked the water heater that was worked on last week and the lights blinking. Repair man was just down the street and came over to get water heater working. PIC will need to monitor this and close when location has no hot water. Hot water was working by the time I left.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink in warewashing blocked hand sinks in basement prep blocked. Reviewed with PIC not to block hand sinks at any time.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the floors in the basement and warewashing room. Clean the walls in ware washing and basement prep around sinks and hood system. Clean A/C and heat vents in the basement ceiling.
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 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 30, 2023
Report filed
14 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Eggplant sandwich was 58 degrees./fritata 46 degrees Stored in case under 2 hours. Manager removed sandwiches from display case to walk in to get proper food temperture to 41 degrees or below.
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.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No temperture measuring device for dishmachine. Provide an irreversible thermometer or 160 thermal strips.
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Interior/exterior of ice machine heavily soiled with mold-like substance. Remove ice and shield inside to clean. Filters need to be cleaned on side of ice machine. Remove and clean. Interior/exterior of microwave upstairs on the line and downstairs in the prep room. Clean.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Interior/exterior of display case (front line) heavily soiled. Clean. Interior/exterior of reach in units (front line) and 2 door reach in (warewash) Observed stagnant water inside the display case on the bottom shelf. Clean to remove.
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.
Trash area was heavily soild. Clean grounds around trash barrels to remove debris.
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.
Clean walls and back splashes to remove heavy soil. Clean ceilings and hood to remove dust
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.
Light not properly shielded in the warewash area. Replace or repair
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.
Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Discontinue use of residental fly traps. Provide commerical fly traps from licensed exterminator.
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.
Light bulbs are out in prep kitchen and employee bathroom. Replace light bulbs or repair fixtures.
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.
No ventilation in the employee bathroom downstairs. Repair
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.
Evidence of rodent activity in storage room. Provide a detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Clean to remove and monitor.
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, Oct 30, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 24, 2023
Failed
14 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Eggplant sandwich was 58 degrees./fritata 46 degrees Stored in case under 2 hours. Manager removed sandwiches from display case to walk in to get proper food temperture to 41 degrees or below.
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.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No temperture measuring device for dishmachine. Provide an irreversible thermometer or 160 thermal strips.
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Interior/exterior of ice machine heavily soiled with mold-like substance. Remove ice and shield inside to clean. Filters need to be cleaned on side of ice machine. Remove and clean. Interior/exterior of microwave upstairs on the line and downstairs in the prep room. Clean.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Interior/exterior of display case (front line) heavily soiled. Clean. Interior/exterior of reach in units (front line) and 2 door reach in (warewash) Observed stagnant water inside the display case on the bottom shelf. Clean to remove.
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.
Trash area was heavily soild. Clean grounds around trash barrels to remove debris.
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.
Clean walls and back splashes to remove heavy soil. Clean ceilings and hood to remove dust
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.
Light not properly shielded in the warewash area. Replace or repair
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.
Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Discontinue use of residental fly traps. Provide commerical fly traps from licensed exterminator.
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.
Light bulbs are out in prep kitchen and employee bathroom. Replace light bulbs or repair fixtures.
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.
No ventilation in the employee bathroom downstairs. Repair
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.
Evidence of rodent activity in storage room. Provide a detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Clean to remove and monitor.
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.