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 with mold like substance 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.
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 with mold like substance 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, Sep 3, 2025 · Original source
Inspection
Jul 18, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink fixture near the prep sink is leaking. 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.
Noted small black flies in the front and in the back area of the kitchen. Provide detail IPM(Pest) report.
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, Jul 18, 2025 · Original source
Inspection
Jul 11, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink fixture near the prep sink is leaking. 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.
Noted small black flies in the front and in the back area of the kitchen. Provide detail IPM(Pest) report.
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, Jul 11, 2025 · Original source
Inspection
Jan 13, 2025
Passed
8 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted ice scoop handle in the ice machine. store Ice scoop handle not in contact with ice. Retrain staff
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.
Safritas cooling from the overnite shift at 47F at 12.00Pm .Discarded by PIC. Retrain staff how to cool the product.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dish machine not sanitizing. Repair/ PIC said that a call was made to repair the machine and waiting on a part. Currently using 3 compartment sink to wash-rinse and sanitize per PIC.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood filters heavily soiled with grease. Clean with frequency Visible dust on the white tilled wall in the Online section area. Clean with frequency
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.
Noted the washed utensils not properly rinsed before sanitizing. Retrain staff to immerse the soapy utensil/pots/pans in the plain water to remove soap before sanitizing. Follow proper procedures for washing-rinsing-sanitizing.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Remove all the spray bottles from the hand sink in the prep area. All handsinks need to be accesible at all times for hand washing only.
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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors in the soda storage area in the back is heavily soiled. Clean with frequency
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, Jan 13, 2025 · Original source
Inspection
Jan 6, 2025
Failed
8 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted ice scoop handle in the ice machine. store Ice scoop handle not in contact with ice. Retrain staff
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.
Safritas cooling from the overnite shift at 47F at 12.00Pm .Discarded by PIC. Retrain staff how to cool the product.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dish machine not sanitizing. Repair/ PIC said that a call was made to repair the machine and waiting on a part. Currently using 3 compartment sink to wash-rinse and sanitize per PIC.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood filters heavily soiled with grease. Clean with frequency Visible dust on the white tilled wall in the Online section area. Clean with frequency
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.
Noted the washed utensils not properly rinsed before sanitizing. Retrain staff to immerse the soapy utensil/pots/pans in the plain water to remove soap before sanitizing. Follow proper procedures for washing-rinsing-sanitizing.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Remove all the spray bottles from the hand sink in the prep area. All handsinks need to be accesible at all times for hand washing only.
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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors in the soda storage area in the back is heavily soiled. Clean with frequency
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, Jan 6, 2025 · Original source
Inspection
Sep 3, 2024
Passed
4 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed mild salsa on serving line stored @ 45F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC replaced
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy grease spills inside frylolater door. Clean to remove spillage
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
Observed soils inside ice machine and dust filters. Clean to remove all soils / dust
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 multiple immature flies within warewashing area and prep area. Contact pest control for immediate treatment and ensure cleaning is frequent throughout operation
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, Sep 3, 2024 · Original source
Inspection
Aug 26, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed mild salsa on serving line stored @ 45F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC replaced
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy grease spills inside frylolater door. Clean to remove spillage
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
Observed soils inside ice machine and dust filters. Clean to remove all soils / dust
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 multiple immature flies within warewashing area and prep area. Contact pest control for immediate treatment and ensure cleaning is frequent throughout operation
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.