Inspection
Aug 18, 2026
10 recorded violations
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(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed mold build up inside of the ice machine. Clean to remove Observed food soils and smudges on all refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove Observed heavy encrusted food soils on a grease strainer and food scale. Clean to remove or discard and replace equipment.
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.
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System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
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Observed a stagnant water sitting in a clogged handsink on prep line. 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.
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Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
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Observed heavy debris around the outside dumpster. Clean to remove
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.
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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy food soils and debris on the walls behind the cookline and warewashing area. 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.
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Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
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Observed multiple electrical boxes with food soils and debris. Clean to remove
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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.
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Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent droppings on multiple areas of shelving units. Clean to remove Provide the last 2 pest control reports Next to high temp dish machine Kitchen basement rear coffee station
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.
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Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
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Observed dead roaches on multiple glue boards. Remove and consult with licensed exterminator for methods of treatment.
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.
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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
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Observed damaged bricks with open gaps behind the grill. Replace Observed opening on the stair case into the basement. 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.
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Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Blue hood sticker tags exp 5/26. Provide proof of routine maintenance. Yellow tag exp 9/26
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.
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Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy food soils on all handsinks. Clean to remove
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 18, 2026 · Original Source