Meatballs and chicken in steam table at 84F. Reheat foods to 165F prior to placing into hot holding unit. Corrected on site.
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.
Cooked chicken covered in pastic at 85F. Cool food completely to 41F prior to covering.
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.
Leak under 3 compartment sink. Air gap under prep sink with slow drain. Service as needed.
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
Damaged and missing floor tiles at end of cookline. Hole in wall in basement next to walk-in refrigerator. Repair as needed for smooth cleanable surface.
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.
Meatballs and chicken in steam table at 84F. Reheat foods to 165F prior to placing into hot holding unit. Corrected on site.
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.
Cooked chicken covered in pastic at 85F. Cool food completely to 41F prior to covering.
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.
Leak under 3 compartment sink. Air gap under prep sink with slow drain. Service as needed.
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
Damaged and missing floor tiles at end of cookline. Hole in wall in basement next to walk-in refrigerator. Repair as needed for smooth cleanable surface.
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, Jun 8, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 12, 2026
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hot water faucet at warewashing hand sink damaged. Repair as needed.
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, Jan 12, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 9, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous small flies observed downstairs in the basment area. *** PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
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 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 14, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous small flies observed downstairs in the basment area. *** PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several containers of prep foods stored in different refrigerator unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard before storing. Per PIC foods were prep earlier today.
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.
Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove
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.
Multiple refirgerator unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple chest freezer observed with heavy ice build up interior of upright 2 door and drawer refrigerator unit observed soiled with visible dry foods encrusted and food spills cook range and flat grill oberved soiled by carbon buildup and grease build up exterior of storage bins observed soiled from visible food spills refrigerator shelvings and prep table shelvings observed rusry. 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.
Restroom observed without hand washing sing. Provide and maintain.
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.
Numerous small flies observed downstairs in the basment area. *** PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
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.
Numerous small flies observed downstairs in the basment area. Multiple old mice droppings observed downstairs in the basment area. Clean to remove *** PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker observed expired July 6th 2025. Provide updated hood sticker from a license hood cleaning company.
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several containers of prep foods stored in different refrigerator unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard before storing. Per PIC foods were prep earlier today.
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.
Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove
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.
Multiple refirgerator unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple chest freezer observed with heavy ice build up interior of upright 2 door and drawer refrigerator unit observed soiled with visible dry foods encrusted and food spills cook range and flat grill oberved soiled by carbon buildup and grease build up exterior of storage bins observed soiled from visible food spills refrigerator shelvings and prep table shelvings observed rusry. 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.
Restroom observed without hand washing sing. Provide and maintain.
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.
Numerous small flies observed downstairs in the basment area. Multiple old mice droppings observed downstairs in the basment area. Clean to remove *** PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker observed expired July 6th 2025. Provide updated hood sticker from a license hood cleaning company.
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, Jul 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 24, 2025
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood system observed soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 3.11.25
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, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 24, 2024
Passed
9 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 tuna stored in refrigerated unit @ 50F and raw hamburgers @ 45F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC corrected and stored in refrigerated unit @ 39F
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed sliced produce and deli meats stored in refrigerated units held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking for all ready to eat food items held over 24hrs in refrigerated units.
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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no chlorine test strips on site. Tested appropriately with Inspector strips. Provide chlorine test strips for properly testing sanitizer
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 heavy food spills inside reach in unit at pizza station. Clean to remove all spills
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 no hand soap at hand sink. Discussed with PIC to provide and maintain hand soap at all hand sinks at all times. PIC 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.
Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen / basement prep hand sink. Discussed with PIC to provide and maintain paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. PIC corrected on site
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
Observed prep sink without air gap. Instructed PIC to contact licensed plumber for repairs and/or provide variance request; temporarily use collander for all prep
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.
minorCode 590.005/5-501.114-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Using Drain Plugs (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no drain plugs for warewashing sink. 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 24, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 17, 2024
Failed
9 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
Observed heavy food spills inside reach in unit at pizza station. Clean to remove all spills
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
Observed prep sink without air gap. Instructed PIC to contact licensed plumber for repairs and/or provide variance request; temporarily use collander for all prep
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.
minorCode 590.005/5-501.114-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Using Drain Plugs (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no drain plugs for warewashing sink. 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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed tuna stored in refrigerated unit @ 50F and raw hamburgers @ 45F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC corrected and stored in refrigerated unit @ 39F
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed sliced produce and deli meats stored in refrigerated units held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking for all ready to eat food items held over 24hrs in refrigerated units.
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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no chlorine test strips on site. Tested appropriately with Inspector strips. Provide chlorine test strips for properly testing sanitizer
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 no hand soap at hand sink. Discussed with PIC to provide and maintain hand soap at all hand sinks at all times. PIC 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.
Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen / basement prep hand sink. Discussed with PIC to provide and maintain paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. PIC corrected on site
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple bucktes holding food observed stored on the floor inside walking unit. Discontinue.
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple containers of foods held in the refrigerator unit observed without date marking . Provide. Per CM food was prep ealier this morning.
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 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No test strips available on site to test sanitizer concentration. Provide. Inspector test kit was used.
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 Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization Using Detergent-Sanitizers (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff washing dishes and air drying without prior sanitizing the dishes. Instructed staff to immerse all dishes in sanitzer prior to air drying.
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.
criticalCode 590.004/4-602.11-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple equipments observed heavily soiled deep freezer observed with heavy ice build up clean and sanitize all refrigeration unit from visible soil and food spills.
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 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
Food prep sink observed without proper air gap.Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Basement are observed extremely clutter . Remove .
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple bucktes holding food observed stored on the floor inside walking unit. Discontinue.
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple containers of foods held in the refrigerator unit observed without date marking . Provide. Per CM food was prep ealier this morning.
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 Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization Using Detergent-Sanitizers (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff washing dishes and air drying without prior sanitizing the dishes. Instructed staff to immerse all dishes in sanitzer prior to air drying.
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.
criticalCode 590.004/4-602.11-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple equipments observed heavily soiled deep freezer observed with heavy ice build up clean and sanitize all refrigeration unit from visible soil and food spills.
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 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
Food prep sink observed without proper air gap.Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
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.
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide
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 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No test strips available on site to test sanitizer concentration. Provide. Inspector test kit was used.
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
Basement are observed extremely clutter . Remove .
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 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 30, 2023
Passed
15 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Intensity-Lighting (C)
Inspector’s notes
Replace all dull light bulbs above the food prep areas where needed
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.
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods including salad preperation
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(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post other managers current food certificate on site along with the PIC as we discussed
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.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Set up as discussed - raw food prep stations seperate from ready to eat / pizza stations
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors including the basment area [ pizza boxes and to go containers ] a minimum of six inches during storage
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.
Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
Inspector’s notes
Bottom of the pizza holder by the front counter is missing a small plastic section where customers can easily contaminate - repair as discussed
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.
Thawing out shaved steak in stagnant water of the prep sink - ensure the water is trickling / runniong over the actual product as discussed
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 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Remove all the wooden pizza boards with splintered and black edges and replace with new pizza boards that are inclean and intact
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.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-204.119-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
Inspector’s notes
Replace the missing drain cover inside the middle three bay sink basin - currently using a wiping cloth
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean exterior of all cooking equipment - refrigeration - freezer equipment along with all under counter shelving units where corn meal and flour have spilled all over the area along with other visible food soils
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 590.004/4-801.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean Linens (C)
Inspector’s notes
Store all clean lines in a clean and dry area away from the soiled aprons - keep in a cointainers to minimize potential contamination
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 30, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 23, 2023
Failed
15 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods including salad preperation
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(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
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(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post other managers current food certificate on site along with the PIC as we discussed
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.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
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Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Set up as discussed - raw food prep stations seperate from ready to eat / pizza stations
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors including the basment area [ pizza boxes and to go containers ] a minimum of six inches during storage
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.
Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
Inspector’s notes
Bottom of the pizza holder by the front counter is missing a small plastic section where customers can easily contaminate - repair as discussed
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.
Thawing out shaved steak in stagnant water of the prep sink - ensure the water is trickling / runniong over the actual product as discussed
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 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
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Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Remove all the wooden pizza boards with splintered and black edges and replace with new pizza boards that are inclean and intact
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.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-204.119-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
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Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
Inspector’s notes
Replace the missing drain cover inside the middle three bay sink basin - currently using a wiping cloth
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean exterior of all cooking equipment - refrigeration - freezer equipment along with all under counter shelving units where corn meal and flour have spilled all over the area along with other visible food soils
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 590.004/4-801.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
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Clean Linens (C)
Inspector’s notes
Store all clean lines in a clean and dry area away from the soiled aprons - keep in a cointainers to minimize potential contamination
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.
Replace all dull light bulbs above the food prep areas where needed
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.