SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
13 inspections
Inspection
Apr 22, 2026
Passed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bags of onions potatoes and other foods observed being stored on the ground. 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
Wall at the bottom of the basement staircase damaged due to water leak. Address and make any necessary repairs. There were no leaks at the time of the inspection.
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 the main kitchen area observed being blocked by a suspended preparation table. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible.
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.
Copper pipe leading from the compressor of the walk-in cooler is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was operating below 41F at the time of the visit.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Excess boxes and and debris observed in the basement storage area near the ice machine. Remove and declutter to help minimize any rodent/insect activity.
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, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 14, 2026
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bags of onions potatoes and other foods observed being stored on the ground. 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
Wall at the bottom of the basement staircase damaged due to water leak. Address and make any necessary repairs. There were no leaks at the time of the inspection.
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 the main kitchen area observed being blocked by a suspended preparation table. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible.
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.
Copper pipe leading from the compressor of the walk-in cooler is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was operating below 41F at the time of the visit.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Excess boxes and and debris observed in the basement storage area near the ice machine. Remove and declutter to help minimize any rodent/insect activity.
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, Apr 14, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 22, 2025
Report filed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed please clean the top of the dish washer of build up.
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.
As discussed please clean the hood filters and vents on the hood on first floor kitchen.
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
Clean the ceiling vent in basement kitchen.
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.
Hood sticker in basement expired Nov 2024. Please have the filters and hood cleaned.
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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Test kit in basement at low temperature dishwasher looks like it was dropped into the water. Please replace.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temperature dishwasher in basement prep area was not showing any sanitizer in test strips. Staff try to prime the sanitizer and nothing was coming out. Sanitizer bottle was half way full. PIC will need to have it serviced.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Please replace the three drain plugs in the basement three bay sink. Plastic wrap can not be used to hold water.
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.
Hood sticker in basement expired Nov 2024. Please have the filters and hood cleaned.
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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Test kit in basement at low temperature dishwasher looks like it was dropped into the water. Please replace.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temperature dishwasher in basement prep area was not showing any sanitizer in test strips. Staff try to prime the sanitizer and nothing was coming out. Sanitizer bottle was half way full. PIC will need to have it serviced.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Please replace the three drain plugs in the basement three bay sink. Plastic wrap can not be used to hold water.
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, Feb 12, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 6, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
The hood sticker on the first and basement hood expired July 2024. PIC stated that it will be cleaned on 22nd next week. 8-23-24 Cleaning company canceled. They said that they will be back next Wednesday the 28TH. You may want to find another hood cleaning company if not dune next Wednesday.
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, Sep 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 23, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed PIC will need to discontinue to store any food products under the hand sink. Also the same hand sink had a divider on the right side but not the left. The shelves next to sink did have a sheet tray of cooling potatos. Please provide a divider to protect all food items on shelf.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
IN flip top in small first floor kitchen found cooked chicken between 4&F and 49F. PIC stated that that unit was replaced that morning. PIC closed lid and will chill foods.
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 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
In basement prep found a few broken or chipped containers or lids. Please replace.
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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed the card board on shelves in kitchen prep area are visibly soiled. Please remove and replace with a material that can be washed.
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.
The hood sticker on the first and basement hood expired July 2024. PIC stated that it will be cleaned on 22nd next week. 8-23-24 Cleaning company canceled. They said that they will be back next Wednesday the 28TH. You may want to find another hood cleaning company if not dune next Wednesday.
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 590.004/4-602.11-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the interior lip of the ice machine in 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, Aug 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 15, 2024
Failed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed PIC will need to discontinue to store any food products under the hand sink. Also the same hand sink had a divider on the right side but not the left. The shelves next to sink did have a sheet tray of cooling potatos. Please provide a divider to protect all food items on shelf.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
IN flip top in small first floor kitchen found cooked chicken between 4&F and 49F. PIC stated that that unit was replaced that morning. PIC closed lid and will chill foods.
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 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
In basement prep found a few broken or chipped containers or lids. Please replace.
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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed the card board on shelves in kitchen prep area are visibly soiled. Please remove and replace with a material that can be washed.
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.
The hood sticker on the first and basement hood expired July 2024. PIC stated that it will be cleaned on 22nd next week.
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 590.004/4-602.11-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the interior lip of the ice machine in 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, Aug 15, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 19, 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
Product in the basement walk in on the floor. Please store on shelves.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink on cooking line blocked with a shelf. Per our discussion Please make hand sink accessible. Hand sink in basement prep area was blocked with empty containers.
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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket on cooking line and 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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink in basement prep and chip prep area both have drains in them from other equipment. Please remove a drain properly.
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, Mar 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 12, 2024
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Product in the basement walk in on the floor. Please store on shelves.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink on cooking line blocked with a shelf. Per our discussion Please make hand sink accessible. Hand sink in basement prep area was blocked with empty containers.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink in basement prep and chip prep area both have drains in them from other equipment. Please remove a drain properly.
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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket on cooking line and 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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
No air gap / backflow prevention on prep sinks. Provide.
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.
Hand sink leaking faucet loose in employee restroom. Mop sink missing the faucet. Replace.
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.
Flies at bar and basement areas. Provide current exterminators report to address and maitain outer openings closed.
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, Nov 8, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 1, 2023
Failed (extension granted)
22 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Some staff without beard /hair restraints. Provide.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
PIC to monitor reheating cold holding cooling methods. Provide training for staff and address all violations. No cerificate for allergen training. Provide.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
No separation or barrier between hand sinks and prep areas. Upper cookline and basement kitchen. Provide.
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.
Foods prepared previous day not reheated to 165F for hot holding chili 131F shredded beef 132F pork 161F. Employee reheated all to 168F - 175F. Corrected.
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.
TCS foods tightly wrapped and observed piled when cooling. Potatoes fried left at room temperature then refried. PIC to change procedures and document cooling temperatures.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods stored in flip top units 43F -50F. Guacamole 46F white beans 45F tilapia 47F yuca 45F shredded chicken 49F Units 42F / 45F. Foods removed and placed into cold hold units to chill- stored under 2 hours. Chicken from previous day was discarded by PIC.
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
Two refrigerated units above 41F . Registering 42F / 45F. Repair.
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.
Hood on cook line to left side not operating. 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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Interior of ice machine panel has black worn areas. Replace panel Soda gun holder soiled. 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
Basement- Shelving in walkin soiled and some rusty. Clean to remove or replace if unable to remove. Dust on compressor and walks. Yeast build up in beer walkin. Vent above dishmachine soiled. Clean wooden shelves. Resurface if unable to clean. Bar- old snap traps debris and soils under and behind equipment. 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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
No air gap / backflow prevention on prep sinks. Provide.
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.
Hand sink leaking faucet loose in employee restroom. Mop sink missing the faucet. Replace.
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 hand wash signage at upstairs kitchen and basement. 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.
Flies at bar and basement areas. Provide current exterminators report to address and maitain outer openings closed.
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 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Some staff without beard /hair restraints. Provide.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
PIC to monitor reheating cold holding cooling methods. Provide training for staff and address all violations. No cerificate for allergen training. Provide.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
No separation or barrier between hand sinks and prep areas. Upper cookline and basement kitchen. Provide.
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.
Foods prepared previous day not reheated to 165F for hot holding chili 131F shredded beef 132F pork 161F. Employee reheated all to 168F - 175F. Corrected.
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.
TCS foods tightly wrapped and observed piled when cooling. Potatoes fried left at room temperature then refried. PIC to change procedures and document cooling temperatures.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
TCS foods stored in flip top units 43F -50F. Guacamole 46F white beans 45F tilapia 47F yuca 45F shredded chicken 49F Units 42F / 45F. Foods removed and placed into cold hold units to chill- stored under 2 hours. Chicken from previous day was discarded by PIC.
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
Two refrigerated units above 41F . Registering 42F / 45F. Repair.
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.
Hood on cook line to left side not operating. 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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Interior of ice machine panel has black worn areas. Replace panel Soda gun holder soiled. 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
Basement- Shelving in walkin soiled and some rusty. Clean to remove or replace if unable to remove. Dust on compressor and walks. Yeast build up in beer walkin. Vent above dishmachine soiled. Clean wooden shelves. Resurface if unable to clean. Bar- old snap traps debris and soils under and behind equipment. 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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
No air gap / backflow prevention on prep sinks. Provide.
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.
Hand sink leaking faucet loose in employee restroom. Mop sink missing the faucet. Replace.
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 hand wash signage at upstairs kitchen and basement. 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.
Flies at bar and basement areas. Provide current exterminators report to address and maitain outer openings closed.
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.