Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
8 inspections
Inspection
Sep 15, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed at the bar exposed HVAC ducts directly above the bar; provide enclosed HVAC ducts.
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, Sep 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 11, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
The provided quats test strips would not show a reading on quats sanitizer possibly due to being water damaged from being stored on top of a warewashing machine and allowing water to pool inside the container of test strips; the health inspector's testing device tested at 300ppm quats; provide working testing devices for all sanitizing solutions used on premise.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
One of the two chemical warewashing machines at the bar tested 0ppm chlorine after multiple attempts and after swapping for a new bottle of sanitizer solution; repair or replace the machine so that it sanitizes at required ppm.
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.
Observed at the stored trash receptacles in the interior trash room the lids of the receptacles are left open; lids of trash receptacles should be closed when not in use to prevent pest activity.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Observed at the bar exposed HVAC ducts directly above the bar; provide enclosed HVAC ducts.
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 the exit next to the refuse storage area the double doors have a gap when closed where daylight is observable; repair or replace the doors or add a doorsweep or weatherstripping to prevent pest entry.
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, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 4, 2026
Failed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
The provided quats test strips would not show a reading on quats sanitizer possibly due to being water damaged from being stored on top of a warewashing machine and allowing water to pool inside the container of test strips; the health inspector's testing device tested at 300ppm quats; provide working testing devices for all sanitizing solutions used on premise.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
One of the two chemical warewashing machines at the bar tested 0ppm chlorine after multiple attempts and after swapping for a new bottle of sanitizer solution; repair or replace the machine so that it sanitizes at required ppm.
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.
Observed at the stored trash receptacles in the interior trash room the lids of the receptacles are left open; lids of trash receptacles should be closed when not in use to prevent pest activity.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Observed at the bar exposed HVAC ducts directly above the bar; provide enclosed HVAC ducts.
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 the exit next to the refuse storage area the double doors have a gap when closed where daylight is observable; repair or replace the doors or add a doorsweep or weatherstripping to prevent pest entry.
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, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Passed
12 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed several staff working with RTE foods without 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.
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Pulled pork 114F diced cooked chicken 127F stored in hot holding unit. PIC voluntarily discard the products. (COS) PIC to train staff on monitoring temperature
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 590.004/4-204.118-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Flow Pressure Device (C)
Inspector’s notes
Both bar low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer. One bottle was empty. Repair to dispense automatically .
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 bar dish washer observed soiled with black substances interior of 2 door upright refrigeration unit vent observed soiled with black substances. Clean and sanitize 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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple handwashing sinks (bar/kitchen/prepped area) observed blocked by strainer drying mats trash can and drying vaccum. Discontinue. PIC to monitor handwashing and handsink accessibility. (COS)
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.
Pipe under wash bay of 3 bay sink observed 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.
Both bar handwashing sink observed without soap. Provide (cos)
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, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 30, 2025
Failed
12 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed several staff working with RTE foods without 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.
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Pulled pork 114F diced cooked chicken 127F stored in hot holding unit. PIC voluntarily discard the products. (COS) PIC to train staff on monitoring temperature
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 590.004/4-204.118-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Flow Pressure Device (C)
Inspector’s notes
Both bar low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer. One bottle was empty. Repair to dispense automatically .
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 bar dish washer observed soiled with black substances interior of 2 door upright refrigeration unit vent observed soiled with black substances. Clean and sanitize 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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple handwashing sinks (bar/kitchen/prepped area) observed blocked by strainer drying mats trash can and drying vaccum. Discontinue. PIC to monitor handwashing and handsink accessibility. (COS)
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.
Pipe under wash bay of 3 bay sink observed 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.
Both bar handwashing sink observed without soap. Provide (cos)
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, Oct 30, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 2, 2024
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.009(E)Other
Official wording
Anti-Choking
Inspector’s notes
No choke save certificate. Provide and post. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.