SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
12 inspections
Inspection
May 8, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
High temp dishmachine in the warewash area (W) 138F (R) 194F- Ran it a few times and the numbers were different each time on the ecolab machine. Gauges on the machine are not working. Repair gauges. Irreversible thermometer- 160F
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 8, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 1, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
High temp dishmachine in the warewash area (W) 138F (R) 194F- Ran it a few times and the numbers were different each time on the ecolab machine. Gauges on the machine are not working. Repair gauges. Irreversible thermometer- 160F
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 1, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 16, 2025
Passed
2 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
Cream & tomato sauce 46F. Product made one day prior was voluntarily discarded.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 9, 2025
Failed
2 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
Cream & tomato sauce 46F. Product made one day prior was voluntarily discarded.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 23, 2024
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-303.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Prohibition-Jewelry (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food employee with wrist watch expeditor with bracelet dragging on surfaces. Remove.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food employee with no hair restraint. Provide.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Raw Oysters missing reminder (*) 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.
Allergen statement missing on menu. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 15, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-303.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Prohibition-Jewelry (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food employee with wrist watch expeditor with bracelet dragging on surfaces. Remove.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food employee with no hair restraint. Provide.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Raw Oysters missing reminder (*) 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.
Allergen statement missing on menu. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 15, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 15, 2024
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Pizza oven site of previous fire has been walled off and sealed behind a door and cleanable surfaces. Make all necessary repairs. Contact health division prior to any equipment changes submit plans and equipment spec sheets for review 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 15, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 11, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Pizza oven site of previous fire has been walled off and sealed behind a door and cleanable surfaces. Make all necessary repairs. Contact health division prior to any equipment changes submit plans and equipment spec sheets for review 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 16, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a food employee handling ready to eat foods with bare hands. Product voluntarily discarded. Food worker washed hands and donned gloves and returned to work. Corrected on site.
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.
Peeling paint near wall outside walkin freezer. Clean and seal. Exposed putty unfinished around pipes and in hole that was filled. Seal with cleanable materials. Walkin freezer floor insecure repair.
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
Pizza oven site of previous fire has been walled off and sealed behind a door and cleanable surfaces. Make all necessary repairs. Contact health division prior to any equipment changes submit plans and equipment spec sheets for review 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.
Menu missing allergen statement. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 8, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a food employee handling ready to eat foods with bare hands. Product voluntarily discarded. Food worker washed hands and donned gloves and returned to work. Corrected on site.
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.
Peeling paint near wall outside walkin freezer. Clean and seal. Exposed putty unfinished around pipes and in hole that was filled. Seal with cleanable materials. Walkin freezer floor insecure repair.
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
Pizza oven site of previous fire has been walled off and sealed behind a door and cleanable surfaces. Make all necessary repairs. Contact health division prior to any equipment changes submit plans and equipment spec sheets for review 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.
Menu missing allergen statement. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 18, 2023
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Replace all damaged ceiling tiles.
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 all effected kitchen equiptment.
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
Clean and sanitize all floors walls and ceilings.
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 18, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 6, 2023
Voluntarily closed
4 recorded violations
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 all effected kitchen equiptment.
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
Clean and sanitize all floors walls and ceilings.
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
Replace all damaged ceiling tiles.
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.