Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
21 inspections
Inspection
Jun 30, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination
Official wording
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Several bags of chips observed with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address remove and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.
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.
Evidnce of what appears to be rodent droppings located on the storage shelves with bagged chips. Clean and sanitize all affected shelves.
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, Jun 30, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 15, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination
Official wording
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Several bags of chips observed with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address remove and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.
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.
Evidnce of what appears to be rodent droppings located on the storage shelves with bagged chips. Clean and sanitize all affected shelves.
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, Jun 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 15, 2026
Passed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination
Official wording
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
At the time of the re-inspection several packages of chips appear to be damaged by rodent activity. Address.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Several cooler doors do not appear to be closing properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Coolers were functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Rear door sweep doesn not appear to completely seal alllowing for light to come through. Address and provide a tightly sealed door sweep. Parts have been ordered for the cooler doors and rear door sweep and unpon arrival will be installed.
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.
Evidence of what appears to rodent droppings located in the bagged chip isle. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.
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, Apr 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 2, 2026
Hearing scheduled
4 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination
Official wording
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
At the time of the re-inspection several packages of chips appear to be damaged by rodent activity. Address.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Several cooler doors do not appear to be closing properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Coolers were functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Rear door sweep doesn not appear to completely seal alllowing for light to come through. Address and provide a tightly sealed door sweep. Parts have been ordered for the cooler doors and rear door sweep and unpon arrival will be installed.
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
Shelves storing chips with visible signs of rodent activity. Clean and sanitize all affected area's. Interior of several coolers with tea's and other bottled beverages visibly soiled. 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.
Evidence of what appears to rodent droppings located in the bagged chip isle. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.
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, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 19, 2026
Failed
4 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination
Official wording
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Packages of nuts appear to be damaged by rodent activity. Address.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Several cooler doors do not appear to be closing properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Coolers were functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Rear door sweep doesn not appear to completely seal alllowing for light to come through. Address and provide a tightly sealed door sweep.
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
Shelves storing nuts with visible signs of rodent activity. Clean and sanitize all affected area's. Interior of several coolers with tea's and other bottled beverages visibly soiled. 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.
Evidence of what appears to rodent droppings located in the nut isle. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.
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, Mar 19, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 14, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the retail shelves each day and monitor of any droppings and open loose food.
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.
At this time found some droppings on shelves and evidence of chip bags with holes. PIC will need to check the food shelves each day and clean them. Please have pest control inspects each week. Please have them check the areas discussed. Please email reports to me to review.
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, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 30, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the retail shelves each day and monitor of any droppings and open loose food.
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.
At this time found some droppings on shelves and evidence of chip bags with holes. PIC will need to check the food shelves each day and clean them. Please have pest control inspects each week. Please have them check the areas discussed. Please email reports to me to review.
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 30, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 16, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the retail shelves each day and monitor of any droppings and open loose food.
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.
At this time found some droppings on shelves and evidence of chip bags with holes. PIC will need to check the food shelves each day and clean them. Please have pest control inspects each week. Please have them check the areas discussed. Please email reports to me to review.
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 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 27, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
ON retail shelf I found Famous Amos cookies with holes in the bag. Droppings on shelves in a few other areas. See photos.
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.
Today I found a few areas on the retail floor with rodent droppings and product with holes in the bag. PIc stated that pest control inspects 3 days a week. I review reports and multiple catches have been noted. Candy at front counter pet food and most of the bags of chips. PIC will need to do a deep cleaning and in for pest control of your findings. Please email the last three reports and the next few. Reports of larger rodents in the back room (rats). Pest control has rat traps and the outdoor black box inside the back room. Pest control was here today and traps not set and no bait on traps. 3-12-25 The retail area was clean but the last two pest control reports had 5 and 3 catches. PIC will need to send the reports as he gets them for us to review. PIC did find a hole in the back room that was filled in. And a hole in the wall between them and next door. Nothing found in the ceilings or bacement. 3-19-25 At this time found droppings on shelves in retail area. Pest control is inspecting three days a week. Reports email this morning with catches still. PIC will need to continue to clean and check food as it is put back out onto shelves. Staff found a dead rat in back room and removed it. A hole was filled in the back room and have not seen any in the past few weeks. Please will need to continue with the pest control inspects and emailing them to the Health Division
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, Mar 27, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 20, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
ON retail shelf I found Famous Amos cookies with holes in the bag. Droppings on shelves in a few other areas. See photos.
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.
Today I found a few areas on the retail floor with rodent droppings and product with holes in the bag. PIc stated that pest control inspects 3 days a week. I review reports and multiple catches have been noted. Candy at front counter pet food and most of the bags of chips. PIC will need to do a deep cleaning and in for pest control of your findings. Please email the last three reports and the next few. Reports of larger rodents in the back room (rats). Pest control has rat traps and the outdoor black box inside the back room. Pest control was here today and traps not set and no bait on traps. 3-12-25 The retail area was clean but the last two pest control reports had 5 and 3 catches. PIC will need to send the reports as he gets them for us to review. PIC did find a hole in the back room that was filled in. And a hole in the wall between them and next door. Nothing found in the ceilings or bacement. 3-19-25 At this time found droppings on shelves in retail area. Pest control is inspecting three days a week. Reports email this morning with catches still. PIC will need to continue to clean and check food as it is put back out onto shelves. Staff found a dead rat in back room and removed it. A hole was filled in the back room and have not seen any in the past few weeks. Please will need to continue with the pest control inspects and emailing them to the Health Division
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.
Today I found a bag of mixed nuts that had a hole eaten into the bag and droppings. PIC will need to check each day the product while cleaning.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have the retail shelves cleaned each day and reports finding to pest control. Multiple areas today I found droppings.
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.
Today I found a few areas on the retail floor with rodent droppings and product with holes in the bag. PIc stated that pest control inspects 3 days a week. I review reports and multiple catches have been noted. Candy at front counter pet food and most of the bags of chips. PIC will need to do a deep cleaning and in for pest control of your findings. Please email the last three reports and the next few. Reports of larger rodents in the back room (rats). Pest control has rat traps and the outdoor black box inside the back room. Pest control was here today and traps not set and no bait on traps. 3-12-25 The retail area was clean but the last two pest control reports had 5 and 3 catches. PIC will need to send the reports as he gets them for us to review. PIC did find a hole in the back room that was filled in. And a hole in the wall between them and next door. Nothing found in the ceilings or bacement.
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.
Today I found a bag of mixed nuts that had a hole eaten into the bag and droppings. PIC will need to check each day the product while cleaning.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have the retail shelves cleaned each day and reports finding to pest control. Multiple areas today I found droppings.
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.
Today I found a few areas on the retail floor with rodent droppings and product with holes in the bag. PIc stated that pest control inspects 3 days a week. I review reports and multiple catches have been noted. Candy at front counter pet food and most of the bags of chips. PIC will need to do a deep cleaning and in for pest control of your findings. Please email the last three reports and the next few. Reports of larger rodents in the back room (rats). Pest control has rat traps and the outdoor black box inside the back room. Pest control was here today and traps not set and no bait on traps.
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, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 22, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
At this time found droppings on retail shelves at front counter pet food cereal and chips. Back room shelves and floor also. PIC will need to have all food shelves checked each day. Product on floor in back room will need to be put on shelves or movable storage units so they can be moved off the wall so pest control and put traps along the walls. A deep clean is needed in back room and retail shelves. Please have pest control bait in the ceiling and under all retail shelves. 12-3-24 Today visit I spoke with PIC and was told that back room was power washed over the weekend. Some organizing was done but product will need to be moved off the wall so pest control can get in to set traps and see if any holes in the walls need to be filled. PIC will need to monitor all traps under shelves in retail area. Pest control should be checking the ceiling and basement and provide notes on reports that will help between inspections. PIC has a work order in to have some patches/ holes fixed in the back room. The front counter chips shelves and back room will need to have extra traps or glue boards. PLease contimue to have pest control come the three days a week if not more until issues is corrected. 12-18-24 Please continue to have pest control check the basement and the ceiling now that all the hole have been filled or patched in the store and back room. PIC is putting candy chips and dog food in containers each night. Please continue until the problem is no longer a problem. 1-15-25 At this time pest control reports are still coming back with high catch counts. PIC will need to discuss with pest control doing more mass trappings and to check for any voids in the ceiling and basement.
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, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 15, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
A bag of mixed nuts had a hole in it. Please have staff check all food areas before putting stuff back out. If the chips and candy is being put in containers the mice will find the next item to eat please be sure all foods are put into containers.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Retail shelves as discussed with PIC will need to be cleaned. Along the metal runner between shelves have droppings and around product on shelves. This need to be done each day. Front candy shelf had a few catches and kick plates should be removed so more traps can be put under them and checked each day. 12-3-24 Please continue to clean and ckeck retail shelves. Please install a door sweep on back door going up the door on any gaps. 12-18-24 As discussed please continue to keep retail areas and back room clean. Basement store should be organized and and other rapair made.
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.
At this time found droppings on retail shelves at front counter pet food cereal and chips. Back room shelves and floor also. PIC will need to have all food shelves checked each day. Product on floor in back room will need to be put on shelves or movable storage units so they can be moved off the wall so pest control and put traps along the walls. A deep clean is needed in back room and retail shelves. Please have pest control bait in the ceiling and under all retail shelves. 12-3-24 Today visit I spoke with PIC and was told that back room was power washed over the weekend. Some organizing was done but product will need to be moved off the wall so pest control can get in to set traps and see if any holes in the walls need to be filled. PIC will need to monitor all traps under shelves in retail area. Pest control should be checking the ceiling and basement and provide notes on reports that will help between inspections. PIC has a work order in to have some patches/ holes fixed in the back room. The front counter chips shelves and back room will need to have extra traps or glue boards. PLease contimue to have pest control come the three days a week if not more until issues is corrected. 12-18-24 Please continue to have pest control check the basement and the ceiling now that all the hole have been filled or patched in the store and back room. PIC is putting candy chips and dog food in containers each night. Please continue until the problem is no longer a problem. 1-15-25 At this time pest control reports are still coming back with high catch counts. PIC will need to discuss with pest control doing more mass trappings and to check for any voids in the ceiling and basement.
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, Jan 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 6, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
A bag of mixed nuts had a hole in it. Please have staff check all food areas before putting stuff back out. If the chips and candy is being put in containers the mice will find the next item to eat please be sure all foods are put into containers.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Retail shelves as discussed with PIC will need to be cleaned. Along the metal runner between shelves have droppings and around product on shelves. This need to be done each day. Front candy shelf had a few catches and kick plates should be removed so more traps can be put under them and checked each day. 12-3-24 Please continue to clean and ckeck retail shelves. Please install a door sweep on back door going up the door on any gaps. 12-18-24 As discussed please continue to keep retail areas and back room clean. Basement store should be organized and and other rapair made.
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.
At this time found droppings on retail shelves at front counter pet food cereal and chips. Back room shelves and floor also. PIC will need to have all food shelves checked each day. Product on floor in back room will need to be put on shelves or movable storage units so they can be moved off the wall so pest control and put traps along the walls. A deep clean is needed in back room and retail shelves. Please have pest control bait in the ceiling and under all retail shelves. 12-3-24 Today visit I spoke with PIC and was told that back room was power washed over the weekend. Some organizing was done but product will need to be moved off the wall so pest control can get in to set traps and see if any holes in the walls need to be filled. PIC will need to monitor all traps under shelves in retail area. Pest control should be checking the ceiling and basement and provide notes on reports that will help between inspections. PIC has a work order in to have some patches/ holes fixed in the back room. The front counter chips shelves and back room will need to have extra traps or glue boards. PLease contimue to have pest control come the three days a week if not more until issues is corrected. 12-18-24 Please continue to have pest control check the basement and the ceiling now that all the hole have been filled or patched in the store and back room. PIC is putting candy chips and dog food in containers each night. Please continue until the problem is no longer a problem.
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, Jan 6, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 30, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Retail shelves as discussed with PIC will need to be cleaned. Along the metal runner between shelves have droppings and around product on shelves. This need to be done each day. Front candy shelf had a few catches and kick plates should be removed so more traps can be put under them and checked each day. 12-3-24 Please continue to clean and ckeck retail shelves. Please install a door sweep on back door going up the door on any gaps. 12-18-24 As discussed please continue to keep retail areas and back room clean. Basement store should be organized and and other rapair made.
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.
At this time found droppings on retail shelves at front counter pet food cereal and chips. Back room shelves and floor also. PIC will need to have all food shelves checked each day. Product on floor in back room will need to be put on shelves or movable storage units so they can be moved off the wall so pest control and put traps along the walls. A deep clean is needed in back room and retail shelves. Please have pest control bait in the ceiling and under all retail shelves. 12-3-24 Today visit I spoke with PIC and was told that back room was power washed over the weekend. Some organizing was done but product will need to be moved off the wall so pest control can get in to set traps and see if any holes in the walls need to be filled. PIC will need to monitor all traps under shelves in retail area. Pest control should be checking the ceiling and basement and provide notes on reports that will help between inspections. PIC has a work order in to have some patches/ holes fixed in the back room. The front counter chips shelves and back room will need to have extra traps or glue boards. PLease contimue to have pest control come the three days a week if not more until issues is corrected. 12-18-24 Please continue to have pest control check the basement and the ceiling now that all the hole have been filled or patched in the store and back room. PIC is putting candy chips and dog food in containers each night. Please continue until the problem is no longer a problem.
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, Dec 30, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 18, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to store all back stock off the floor 6 inches and in back room should be stored off the wall so pest control and install and check traps.
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.
Dry cat food bag had holes and droppings around the bag. This needs to be checked each day.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Retail shelves as discussed with PIC will need to be cleaned. Along the metal runner between shelves have droppings and around product on shelves. This need to be done each day. Front candy shelf had a few catches and kick plates should be removed so more traps can be put under them and checked each day. 12-3-24 Please continue to clean and ckeck retail shelves. Please install a door sweep on back door going up the door on any gaps. 12-18-24 As discussed please continue to keep retail areas and back room clean. Basement store should be organized and and other rapair made.
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.
At this time found droppings on retail shelves at front counter pet food cereal and chips. Back room shelves and floor also. PIC will need to have all food shelves checked each day. Product on floor in back room will need to be put on shelves or movable storage units so they can be moved off the wall so pest control and put traps along the walls. A deep clean is needed in back room and retail shelves. Please have pest control bait in the ceiling and under all retail shelves. 12-3-24 Today visit I spoke with PIC and was told that back room was power washed over the weekend. Some organizing was done but product will need to be moved off the wall so pest control can get in to set traps and see if any holes in the walls need to be filled. PIC will need to monitor all traps under shelves in retail area. Pest control should be checking the ceiling and basement and provide notes on reports that will help between inspections. PIC has a work order in to have some patches/ holes fixed in the back room. The front counter chips shelves and back room will need to have extra traps or glue boards. PLease contimue to have pest control come the three days a week if not more until issues is corrected. 12-18-24 Please continue to have pest control check the basement and the ceiling now that all the hole have been filled or patched in the store and back room. PIC is putting candy chips and dog food in containers each night. Please continue until the problem is no longer a problem.
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, Dec 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 11, 2024
Hearing scheduled
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to store all back stock off the floor 6 inches and in back room should be stored off the wall so pest control and install and check traps.
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.
Dry cat food bag had holes and droppings around the bag. This needs to be checked each day.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Retail shelves as discussed with PIC will need to be cleaned. Along the metal runner between shelves have droppings and around product on shelves. This need to be done each day. Front candy shelf had a few catches and kick plates should be removed so more traps can be put under them and checked each day. 12-3-24 Please continue to clean and ckeck retail shelves. Please install a door sweep on back door going up the door on any gaps.
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.
At this time found droppings on retail shelves at front counter pet food cereal and chips. Back room shelves and floor also. PIC will need to have all food shelves checked each day. Product on floor in back room will need to be put on shelves or movable storage units so they can be moved off the wall so pest control and put traps along the walls. A deep clean is needed in back room and retail shelves. Please have pest control bait in the ceiling and under all retail shelves. 12-3-24 Today visit I spoke with PIC and was told that back room was power washed over the weekend. Some organizing was done but product will need to be moved off the wall so pest control can get in to set traps and see if any holes in the walls need to be filled. PIC will need to monitor all traps under shelves in retail area. Pest control should be checking the ceiling and basement and provide notes on reports that will help between inspections. PIC has a work order in to have some patches/ holes fixed in the back room. The front counter chips shelves and back room will need to have extra traps or glue boards. PLease contimue to have pest control come the three days a week if not more until issues is corrected.
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, Dec 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 3, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to store all back stock off the floor 6 inches and in back room should be stored off the wall so pest control and install and check traps.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Retail shelves as discussed with PIC will need to be cleaned. Along the metal runner between shelves have droppings and around product on shelves. This need to be done each day. Front candy shelf had a few catches and kick plates should be removed so more traps can be put under them and checked each day. 12-3-24 Please continue to clean and ckeck retail shelves. Please install a door sweep on back door going up the door on any gaps.
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.
At this time found droppings on retail shelves at front counter pet food cereal and chips. Back room shelves and floor also. PIC will need to have all food shelves checked each day. Product on floor in back room will need to be put on shelves or movable storage units so they can be moved off the wall so pest control and put traps along the walls. A deep clean is needed in back room and retail shelves. Please have pest control bait in the ceiling and under all retail shelves. 12-3-24 Today visit I spoke with PIC and was told that back room was power washed over the weekend. Some organizing was done but product will need to be moved off the wall so pest control can get in to set traps and see if any holes in the walls need to be filled. PIC will need to monitor all traps under shelves in retail area. Pest control should be checking the ceiling and basement and provide notes on reports that will help between inspections. PIC has a work order in to have some patches/ holes fixed in the back room. The front counter chips shelves and back room will need to have extra traps or glue boards. PLease contimue to have pest control come the three days a week if not more until issues is corrected.
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, Dec 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 26, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to store all back stock off the floor 6 inches and in back room should be stored off the wall so pest control and install and check traps.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Retail shelves as discussed with PIC will need to be cleaned. Along the metal runner between shelves have droppings and around product on shelves. This need to be done each day. Front candy shelf had a few catches and kick plates should be removed so more traps can be put under them and checked each day.
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.
At this time found droppings on retail shelves at front counter pet food cereal and chips. Back room shelves and floor also. PIC will need to have all food shelves checked each day. Product on floor in back room will need to be put on shelves or movable storage units so they can be moved off the wall so pest control and put traps along the walls. A deep clean is needed in back room and retail shelves. Please have pest control bait in the ceiling and under all retail shelves.
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, Nov 26, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 26, 2024
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean any spills in reach in refrigerators.
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.