Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No notation next to raw oysters on menu. 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.
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
Ice machine observed with soils in the interior and exterior of the unit. 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.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No notation next to raw oysters on menu. 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.
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
Ice machine observed with soils in the interior and exterior of the unit. 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 6, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen/provide properly enclosed ceiling at all food areas to enclose all piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling.Provide a ceiling that is smooth cleanable and durable/Provide quotes for ceiling covering. Submit to isdhealth@boston.gov 12.05.2025 Enclosed ceiling is installed but still have some pipes showing on the side.. Variance Provide
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 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 12, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen/provide properly enclosed ceiling at all food areas to enclose all piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling.Provide a ceiling that is smooth cleanable and durable/Provide quotes for ceiling covering. Submit to isdhealth@boston.gov 12.05.2025 Enclosed ceiling is installed but still have some pipes showing on the side.. Variance Provide
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 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
kitchen/clean floor area under around and behind all shelvinga and cooking equipments reach in units to remove debris. Basement Storage room clean floor near the ice machine to remove stagnent water. Establsiment observed in needed of deep cleaning Bar cleaning the floor under the counter to remove debris
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.
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
clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine to remove possible mold-like substance. clean and sanitize can opener blade to remove heavy soils
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/provide properly enclosed ceiling at all food areas to enclose all piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling.Provide a ceiling that is smooth cleanable and durable/Provide quotes for ceiling covering. Submit to isdhealth@boston.gov 12.05.2025 Enclosed ceiling is installed but still have some pipes showing on the side.. Variance Provide
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 soap observed at the handsink. Provide and maintain
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.
Mise dropping observed throughout the establishemt area / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.
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 observed expired 9.18.25. Provide updated 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.
PIC to post current Site Cleanliness License .PIC to post current Certificate of Inspection Provide a choke safe certificate on site.certified food managers certificate and Allergen certificate Post updated 2025 Health Permit
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
kitchen/clean floor area under around and behind all shelvinga and cooking equipments reach in units to remove debris. Basement Storage room clean floor near the ice machine to remove stagnent water. Establsiment observed in needed of deep cleaning Bar cleaning the floor under the counter to remove debris
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.
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
clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine to remove possible mold-like substance. clean and sanitize can opener blade to remove heavy soils
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/provide properly enclosed ceiling at all food areas to enclose all piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling.Provide a ceiling that is smooth cleanable and durable/Provide quotes for ceiling covering. Submit to isdhealth@boston.gov
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 soap observed at the handsink. Provide and maintain
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.
Mise dropping observed throughout the establishemt area / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.
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 observed expired 9.18.25. Provide updated 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.
PIC to post current Site Cleanliness License .PIC to post current Certificate of Inspection Provide a choke safe certificate on site.certified food managers certificate and Allergen certificate Post updated 2025 Health Permit
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.