majorCode 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contaminaton from hands.
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
Lower drawer to the 4 drawer cooler does not appear to close properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspeciton.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Basement ceiling appears to be leaking water onto the floor. Address and make any necessary repairs.
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.
No signage obsered at the hand sink located near the 3 compartment sink. 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.
majorCode 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contaminaton from hands.
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
Lower drawer to the 4 drawer cooler does not appear to close properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspeciton.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Basement ceiling appears to be leaking water onto the floor. Address and make any necessary repairs.
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.
No signage obsered at the hand sink located near the 3 compartment sink. 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, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 16, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
In kitchen by grease trap a hole in the tile wall will need to be repaired. In basement over by the walk in under the steps a large hole in the foundation will need to be addressed. Any other holes in the foundation will need to be filled. 12-9-25 PIC will need to patch the hole in the wall to the left of the grase trap and hole in wall in basement to the left of the walk in.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
In basement found bowls filled with cat food and litter boxes. I did not find the cat. Please removed all evidence of a cat form location. Provide a detailed pest control report. 12-9-25 PIC will need to remove the cat from the basement. Provide a pest control report at pre-hearing inspection
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to address the leak / overflow in the grease trap in kitchen by three bay sink.
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.
In kitchen by grease trap a hole in the tile wall will need to be repaired. In basement over by the walk in under the steps a large hole in the foundation will need to be addressed. Any other holes in the foundation will need to be filled. 12-9-25 PIC will need to patch the hole in the wall to the left of the grase trap and hole in wall in basement to the left of the walk in.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the floor in the basement of loose rotten food (lime onions). Also wood debris and a lot of cat feces. The subpump had trash and rotten food in the hole. Water build up in spots leaking from ceiling. The entire basement foor will need to be cleaned before you have pest control come out. In kitchen prep area the grease trap is overflowing. Please address with BWSC and clean 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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
The basement will need to be cleaned and oganized. Food storage should not be stored with personal items funiture or wood working 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.
In basement found bowls filled with cat food and litter boxes. I did not find the cat. Please removed all evidence of a cat form location. Provide a detailed pest control report. 12-9-25 PIC will need to remove the cat from the basement. Provide a pest control report at pre-hearing inspection
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to address the leak / overflow in the grease trap in kitchen by three bay sink.
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.
Poisonous or Toxic Material Containers-Container Prohibitions (P)
Inspector’s notes
In basement found multiple cans of Real Kill Indoor Fogger Top Cat mouse poison and white power along the walls and walk ins. Please remove and have pest control come out and do an inspection.
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.
In kitchen by grease trap a hole in the tile wall will need to be repaired. In basement over by the walk in under the steps a large hole in the foundation will need to be addressed. Any other holes in the foundation will need to be filled.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the floor in the basement of loose rotten food (lime onions). Also wood debris and a lot of cat feces. The subpump had trash and rotten food in the hole. Water build up in spots leaking from ceiling. The entire basement foor will need to be cleaned before you have pest control come out. In kitchen prep area the grease trap is overflowing. Please address with BWSC and clean 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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
The basement will need to be cleaned and oganized. Food storage should not be stored with personal items funiture or wood working 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.
In basement found bowls filled with cat food and litter boxes. I did not find the cat. Please removed all evidence of a cat form location. Provide a detailed pest control report.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Poisonous or Toxic Material Containers-Container Prohibitions (P)
Inspector’s notes
In basement found multiple cans of Real Kill Indoor Fogger Top Cat mouse poison and white power along the walls and walk ins. Please remove and have pest control come out and do an inspection.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 3, 2025
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature
Official wording
Thawing (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to review with staff to thaw foods pout under running cold water the day before in the refrigerator or cook frozen. Shrimp was beening thawed out in a bucket of water at room temp.
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 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
IN the grab and go refrigerator in the retail area the deserts will need to be labled and also the drinks.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
PIC will need to clean the hood filters. Hood sticker good until June 2025
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to repair the leak in the kitchen from the sprinkler.
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 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 28, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature
Official wording
Thawing (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to review with staff to thaw foods pout under running cold water the day before in the refrigerator or cook frozen. Shrimp was beening thawed out in a bucket of water at room temp.
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 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
IN the grab and go refrigerator in the retail area the deserts will need to be labled and also the drinks.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
PIC will need to clean the hood filters. Hood sticker good until June 2025
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to repair the leak in the kitchen from the sprinkler.
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 28, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 13, 2024
Passed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food Safety Certificate posted expired 12-3-24. Please post an up to date Food Safety.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to be sure that food in storage is properly covered. In basement freezer found meat not covered.
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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Large coffin freezer in basement will need to be cleaned and defrost from ice build up. Replace moldy caulking at three bay sink along back wall.
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 will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hood will expire on Dec 10th. Please have the hood cleaned or a date when it will be cleaned at re-inspection.
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
PIC will need to provide a test kit for the sanitizer used in the three bay sink.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wall in basement at bottom of the stairs is covered with grease. Please clean to removed and check grease trap.
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, Dec 13, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 4, 2024
Failed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food Safety Certificate posted expired 12-3-24. Please post an up to date Food Safety.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to be sure that food in storage is properly covered. In basement freezer found meat not covered.
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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Large coffin freezer in basement will need to be cleaned and defrost from ice build up. Replace moldy caulking at three bay sink along back wall.
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 will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hood will expire on Dec 10th. Please have the hood cleaned or a date when it will be cleaned at re-inspection.
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
PIC will need to provide a test kit for the sanitizer used in the three bay sink.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wall in basement at bottom of the stairs is covered with grease. Please clean to removed and check grease trap.
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, Dec 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 21, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
At this time found a second kitchen on the front side of the location. The front side of the location has the name "Love & Light Bleand Pressed with love'. PIC will need to close the kitchen to this portion of the location. PIC will need to provide a enviromental plan building permits and plan review paperwork. 3-8-24 Spoke to PIC on the phone and he stated that he is waiting for the owner of the building to provide paperwork for him to come to the office and take care of the application to add second business name at this location. The kitchen in the basement is still set up but not in use at this time. PIC is doing all the cooking out of the first floor kitchen and the juice bar is making drinks. 3-15-24 Spoke to Owner on the phone. He is waiting for paperwork from the owner of the building about the basement kitchen. He did not realize that the DBA had to be addressed right away. He stated that he will call the office today. He will address the kitchen later when he has the paperwork. Kitchen is nor being used at this time.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 21, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 15, 2024
Hearing scheduled
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther
Official wording
Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the cutting boards to remove deep dark scores. If not resurface or replace. 3-8-24 PIC will need to clean to remove deep dark stains in cutting boards or re-surface / replace them.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
Between the two location I found three prep sinks with out air gaps. Provide. 3-8-24 Location will need to install air gaps on all three prep sinks in the location. As discussed and an example picture given to PIC. The location has a double bay sink in first floor kitchen one at juice bar and another in basement kitchen.
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.
At this time found a second kitchen on the front side of the location. The front side of the location has the name "Love & Light Bleand Pressed with love'. PIC will need to close the kitchen to this portion of the location. PIC will need to provide a enviromental plan building permits and plan review paperwork. 3-8-24 Spoke to PIC on the phone and he stated that he is waiting for the owner of the building to provide paperwork for him to come to the office and take care of the application to add second business name at this location. The kitchen in the basement is still set up but not in use at this time. PIC is doing all the cooking out of the first floor kitchen and the juice bar is making drinks. 3-15-24 Spoke to Owner on the phone. He is waiting for paperwork from the owner of the building about the basement kitchen. He did not realize that the DBA had to be addressed right away. He stated that he will call the office today. He will address the kitchen later when he has the paperwork. Kitchen is nor being used at this time.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 15, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 8, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
9 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
At this time found a second kitchen on the front side of the location. The front side of the location has the name "Love & Light Bleand Pressed with love'. PIC will need to close the kitchen to this portion of the location. PIC will need to provide a enviromental plan building permits and plan review paperwork. 3-8-24 Spoke to PIC on the phone and he stated that he is waiting for the owner of the building to provide paperwork for him to come to the office and take care of the application to add second business name at this location. The kitchen in the basement is still set up but not in use at this time. PIC is doing all the cooking out of the first floor kitchen and the juice bar is making drinks.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to review with staff not to store propduct on the floor in walk in. Also food storage will need to have proper covers. Found containers on the floor with them
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.
PIC will need to clean the hood filters and holder. The hood sticker is expired Jan 2024.
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
No test kit for sanitizer at three bay sink 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.
At this time found a electric grill top and the basement was filled with smoke. No hood in this 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.
PIC will need to clean the cutting boards to remove deep dark scores. If not resurface or replace. 3-8-24 PIC will need to clean to remove deep dark stains in cutting boards or re-surface / replace them.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
Between the two location I found three prep sinks with out air gaps. Provide. 3-8-24 Location will need to install air gaps on all three prep sinks in the location. As discussed and an example picture given to PIC. The location has a double bay sink in first floor kitchen one at juice bar and another in basement kitchen.
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, Mar 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 29, 2024
Failed
9 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
At this time found a second kitchen on the front side of the location. The front side of the location has the name "Love & Light Bleand Pressed with love'. PIC will need to close the kitchen to this portion of the location. PIC will need to provide a enviromental plan building permits and plan review paperwork. The
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to review with staff not to store propduct on the floor in walk in. Also food storage will need to have proper covers. Found containers on the floor with them
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.
PIC will need to clean the hood filters and holder. The hood sticker is expired Jan 2024.
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.
At this time found a electric grill top and the basement was filled with smoke. No hood in this 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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No test kit for sanitizer at three bay sink 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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
Between the two location I found three prep sinks with out air gaps. 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.