SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
8 inspections
Inspection
Oct 17, 2024
Passed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no detergent at the 3 bay sink. Owner went across the street to purchase detergent until the commerical grade detergent was delivered. Provide commerical grade detergent.
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
Observed debris inside the coffin freezer unit. At the time of the inspection staff stated they were in the process of cleaning the freezer. Clean to remove all soil and debis. Observed clutter under shelving in the kitchen. Clean to remove all clutter under shelving.
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.
Clean and organize the trash area. Remove all unnessary items/equipment.
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
Observed heavy grease build up behind the oven and fryolator. Clean to remove heavy grease build up on the floor.
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, Oct 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 10, 2024
Failed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no detergent at the 3 bay sink. Owner went across the street to purchase detergent until the commerical grade detergent was delivered. Provide commerical grade detergent.
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
Observed debris inside the coffin freezer unit. At the time of the inspection staff stated they were in the process of cleaning the freezer. Clean to remove all soil and debis. Observed clutter under shelving in the kitchen. Clean to remove all clutter under shelving.
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.
Clean and organize the trash area. Remove all unnessary items/equipment.
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
Observed heavy grease build up behind the oven and fryolator. Clean to remove heavy grease build up on the floor.
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, Oct 10, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 9, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed water leaking under the prep sink and stagnant water on the floor. Clean to remove stagment water. Contact licensed plumber to repair air gap. Provide an invoice from a licensed plumber. 7/23/24- PIC stated that they schedule a plumber last week and the plumber did not show up. They contacted another plumber and he is scheduled to come out later today. Please email a copy of the licensed plumber invoice when the plumbing is repaired. 7/30/24- PIC stated that they have contacted a plumber and need more time. PIC stated he will email ISDHealth on Friday to confirm when the plumber will be out.
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, Aug 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 30, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed water leaking under the prep sink and stagnant water on the floor. Clean to remove stagment water. Contact licensed plumber to repair air gap. Provide an invoice from a licensed plumber. 7/23/24- PIC stated that they schedule a plumber last week and the plumber did not show up. They contacted another plumber and he is scheduled to come out later today. Please email a copy of the licensed plumber invoice when the plumbing is repaired. 7/30/24- PIC stated that they have contacted a plumber and need more time. PIC stated he will email ISDHealth on Friday to confirm when the plumber will be out.
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
Observed open crab cans and open vegatable cans being stored inside the refrigeration unit in the back room. Provide food grade containers and discontinue using open cans. Observed boxes and equipment being stored behind the line observed boxes and pot and pans being stored in the walk in refrigeration unit. Provide proper storage at least 6 inches off 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 590.004/4-501.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Sinks Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled pot pans and dishes being stored in the 3 bay sink. Provide a cart or table to store the soiled equipment and ensure proper procedures for wash rinse and sanitize.
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
Observed frost build up in the freezer located in the back room. Clean the interior and exterior of the freezer unit. Remove frost build up. Observed ice/frost build up dripping into an open container inside the freezer. PIC removed open container. Remove open cans. Observed grease build up in the interior exterior of the fryolator. Clean to remove grease build up. Observed grease build up on the hood vent. Hood expires at the end of the month. Clean to remove grease 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.
Observed water leaking under the prep sink and stagnant water on the floor. Clean to remove stagment water. Contact licensed plumber to repair air gap. Provide an invoice from a licensed plumber. 7/23/24- PIC stated that they schedule a plumber last week and the plumber did not show up. They contacted another plumber and he is scheduled to come out later today. Please email a copy of the licensed plumber invoice when the plumbing is repaired.
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
Observed heavy soil and debris on the floor throughout the kitchen front counter area and back room. Clean all floors to remove heavy soil and debris. Clean under all shelving. Observed heavy soil build up on the walls behind the prep sink and 2 bay sink. Clean to remove. Observed soil on the floor inside the bathroom. Clean and organize bathroom. Remove any unnessarry items. Observed soil and debris on the counters in the back room. Clean counter tops and remove any unnessary items.
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.
Observed flies in the back room and in the kitchen. Provide a detailed IPM report from a 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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed equipment and other trash items being stored in and around the trash area. Remove all unnessary items clean and organize around the trash area.
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
Observed open crab cans and open vegatable cans being stored inside the refrigeration unit in the back room. Provide food grade containers and discontinue using open cans. Observed boxes and equipment being stored behind the line observed boxes and pot and pans being stored in the walk in refrigeration unit. Provide proper storage at least 6 inches off 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 590.004/4-501.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Sinks Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled pot pans and dishes being stored in the 3 bay sink. Provide a cart or table to store the soiled equipment and ensure proper procedures for wash rinse and sanitize.
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
Observed frost build up in the freezer located in the back room. Clean the interior and exterior of the freezer unit. Remove frost build up. Observed ice/frost build up dripping into an open container inside the freezer. PIC removed open container. Remove open cans. Observed grease build up in the interior exterior of the fryolator. Clean to remove grease build up. Observed grease build up on the hood vent. Hood expires at the end of the month. Clean to remove grease 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.
Observed water leaking under the prep sink and stagnant water on the floor. Clean to remove stagment water. Contact licensed plumber to repair air gap. Provide an invoice from a licensed plumber.
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
Observed heavy soil and debris on the floor throughout the kitchen front counter area and back room. Clean all floors to remove heavy soil and debris. Clean under all shelving. Observed heavy soil build up on the walls behind the prep sink and 2 bay sink. Clean to remove. Observed soil on the floor inside the bathroom. Clean and organize bathroom. Remove any unnessarry items. Observed soil and debris on the counters in the back room. Clean counter tops and remove any unnessary items.
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.
Observed flies in the back room and in the kitchen. Provide a detailed IPM report from a 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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed equipment and other trash items being stored in and around the trash area. Remove all unnessary items clean and organize around the trash area.
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, Jul 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 21, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have an air gap installed on the 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, May 21, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 1, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have an air gap installed on the 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.