SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspections
Inspection
Feb 20, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther
Official wording
Service Sink (C)
Inspector’s notes
Establishment observed without a service/mop sink. Per PIC mop water most likely gets disposed outisde. Discontinue PIC to provide plumbers report regarding service sink install.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
Establishment observed without a food prep sink Per PIC staff washes fruits and vegetables in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide plumber report from a licensed plumber on the install of a prep 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 20, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 12, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther
Official wording
Service Sink (C)
Inspector’s notes
Establishment observed without a service/mop sink. Per PIC mop water most likely gets disposed outisde. Discontinue PIC to provide plumbers report regarding service sink install.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
Establishment observed without a food prep sink Per PIC staff washes fruits and vegetables in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide plumber report from a licensed plumber on the install of a prep 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 12, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 5, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
20 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Salad prep area handsinks observed leaking . 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.
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit & diarrheal clean up events. Provide and maintain accessible (cos)
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
PIC unable to provide a CFPM . Provide and post.
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.
Multiple P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted PIC to post updated Letter Grade PIC to provide current Site Cleanliness Certificate
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Employee foods observed store above sales items. Discontinue (cos) Bar hand sink observed without barrier between handsink & open ice holder. Provide to protect from contamination
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple containers of prepped foods observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing.
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.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Asteriks observed missing from foods offered cooked to order on the paper menu. Provide asteriks to the pertaining food items
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.
Multiple refrigeration unit and walkin observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide a visible thermometer to all the cold unit observed without a thermometer.
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 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide non rinse sanitzer for the 2 bay sink. Provide
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.
Establishment observed without a service/mop sink. Per PIC mop water most likely gets disposed outisde. Discontinue PIC to provide plumbers report regarding service sink install.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
Establishment observed without a food prep sink Per PIC staff washes fruits and vegetables in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide plumber report from a licensed plumber on the install of a prep 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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Salad assemble area handwashing sinks observed blocked by mop bucket. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time for handwashing.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Notes:Establishment observed without a food prep sink Per PIC staff washes fruits and vegetables in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide plumber report from a licensed plumber on the install of a prep 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing area flooring observed heavily damaged. Repair Drain located outside by the trash area observed heavily soiled/ trash/ grease build up . 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.
Kitchen main hansinks observed without handwashing soap. Provide. Additional handsinks observed in compliance
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.
Multiple handwashing sinks observed without handwashing sign . Provide
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, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 28, 2026
Failed
19 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit & diarrheal clean up events. Provide and maintain accessible (cos)
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
PIC unable to provide a CFPM . Provide and post.
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.
Multiple P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted PIC to post updated Letter Grade PIC to provide current Site Cleanliness Certificate
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Employee foods observed store above sales items. Discontinue (cos) Bar hand sink observed without barrier between handsink & open ice holder. Provide to protect from contamination
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple containers of prepped foods observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing.
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.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Asteriks observed missing from foods offered cooked to order on the paper menu. Provide asteriks to the pertaining food items
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.
Multiple refrigeration unit and walkin observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide a visible thermometer to all the cold unit observed without a thermometer.
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 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide non rinse sanitzer for the 2 bay sink. Provide
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.
Establishment observed without a service/mop sink. Per PIC mop water most likely gets disposed outisde. Discontinue PIC to provide plumbers report regarding service sink install.
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
Salad assemble area handwashing sinks observed blocked by mop bucket. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time for handwashing.
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.
Salad prep area handsinks observed leaking . 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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Notes:Establishment observed without a food prep sink Per PIC staff washes fruits and vegetables in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide plumber report from a licensed plumber on the install of a prep 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing area flooring observed heavily damaged. Repair Drain located outside by the trash area observed heavily soiled/ trash/ grease build up . 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.
Kitchen main hansinks observed without handwashing soap. Provide. Additional handsinks observed in compliance
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.
Multiple handwashing sinks observed without handwashing sign . Provide
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.