Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
87 Prince St
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Inspection
1 recorded violation
Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Facilty uses yellow sponge for warewashing and to clean food contact surfaces. Discontinue (discarded on site)
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 8, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
7 recorded violations
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Expired food safety certificate - address
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesWood Use Limitation (C)
Remove splintered wooden small cutting boards where needed
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingFood-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Clean inside the ice machine [ especially under the plastic while flap that catches the ice cubes ] from grime and soils
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean inside of all refrigeration / freezer units from all visible soils
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsService Sink (C)
Clean obnoxious odors inside the basin - should be cleaning after each use
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Lift up the rubber matts and clean the floors from all visible soils
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingControlling Pests (Pf)
Rodent droppings all around the trash storage area - addres immediately as discussed
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 28, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
7 recorded violations
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Expired food safety certificate - address
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesWood Use Limitation (C)
Remove splintered wooden small cutting boards where needed
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingFood-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Clean inside the ice machine [ especially under the plastic while flap that catches the ice cubes ] from grime and soils
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean inside of all refrigeration / freezer units from all visible soils
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsService Sink (C)
Clean obnoxious odors inside the basin - should be cleaning after each use
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Lift up the rubber matts and clean the floors from all visible soils
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingControlling Pests (Pf)
Rodent droppings all around the trash storage area - addres immediately as discussed
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean interuor of all refrigeration units behind the bar from an accumulation of visible soils
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problems(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Post current copies of you food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site as discussed
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
All foods need to be elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage to reduce potential contamination and dirty mop water spills
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
12 recorded violations
Drying Mops (C)
Elevate off the floors at leats six inches after use
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
All foods need to be elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage to reduce potential contamination and dirty mop water spills
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationFood-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Clean small cutting boards being use to slice lemons and limes - both appear compromised - replace if beeded
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsDispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (P)
Clean interior of the ice machine [ around the lid and underneath the area collecting icwe cubes ] from visible soils
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Replace missing test strips at the chemical dish machine
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsCovering Receptacles (C)
Keep the lids of each barrel tightly fit afer use to reduce rodent activity
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingCleaning Receptacles (C)
Clean to remove all visible loose trasha nd debris around easch trash receptacle
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Clean floors behind the bar as well as throughout the facility itself from al visibl;e soils
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingControlling Pests (Pf)
Some evidence of rodent activity near the trash eceptacles - address before ot gets to be an issue
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.
More about signs of rodents or insects(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Post current copies of you food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site as discussed
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesSponges Use Limitation (C)
Discontinue to use sponges when cleaning glasses
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean interuor of all refrigeration units behind the bar from an accumulation of visible soils
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 15, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
11 recorded violations
Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (P)
Clean interior of the ice machine [ around the lid and underneath the area collecting icwe cubes ] from visible soils
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Replace missing test strips at the chemical dish machine
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all bulk food storage bins and all shelving un derneath the bar from visible soils
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsCleaning Receptacles (C)
Clean to remove all visible loose trasha nd debris around easch trash receptacle
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsControlling Pests (Pf)
Some evidence of rodent activity near the trash eceptacles - address before ot gets to be an issue
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsDrying Mops (C)
Elevate off the floors at leats six inches after use
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other finding(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Post cpies of both the food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site as discussed
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesSponges Use Limitation (C)
Discontinue to use sponges when cleaning glasses
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingFood-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Clean small cutting boards being use to slice lemons and limes - both appear compromised - replace if beeded
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsCovering Receptacles (C)
Keep the lids of each barrel tightly fit afer use to reduce rodent activity
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Clean floors behind the bar as well as throughout the facility itself from al visibl;e soils
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 7, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 12, 2023 · Original Source