minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted a metal pole like structure in the walkin heavily rusted. Resurface/Repaint
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, Jun 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 7, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No procedures on site for vomit and diarrhea events. 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted a metal pole like structure in the walkin heavily rusted. Resurface/Repaint
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, Mar 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 5, 2025
Failed
9 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No procedures on site for vomit and diarrhea events. 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
Noted food/single use items stored on the floor. Remove and store 6 inches above the floor
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.
Noted no internal thermometer in the walkin refrigerator. Provide
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted vents on the upright freezer heavily soiled. Clean with frequency
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.
Noted no celiling above the stored products near the entrance to the back storage area. Provide smooth durable cleanable surface Noted several carpet tiles missing through out the store.Repair
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted unnecessary items on the floor stored.. 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted a metal pole like structure in the walkin heavily rusted. Resurface/Repaint
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, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 26, 2025
Failed
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted vents on the upright freezer heavily soiled. Clean with frequency
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 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No procedures on site for vomit and diarrhea events. 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
Noted food/single use items stored on the floor. Remove and store 6 inches above the floor
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.
Noted no internal thermometer in the walkin refrigerator. Provide
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Noted no celiling above the stored products near the entrance to the back storage area. Provide smooth durable cleanable surface Noted several carpet tiles missing through out the store.Repair
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted unnecessary items on the floor stored.. 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted floors heavily soiled. Clean with frequency Noted a metal pole like structure in the walkin heavily rusted. Resurface/Repaint
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, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 3, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food spills inside reach in unit with stored coffee. 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 26, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food spills inside reach in unit with stored coffee. 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 28, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 20, 2023
Failed (extension granted)
8 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
The business has a significant mice infestation as evidenced by adulatreated foods and droppings present on surfaces and shelving. Provide active managerial control.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Several packages of gnaw marks on packaged foods presented for retail sale throughout food aisles. PIC voluntarily discarded all adulterated foods. All food must be removed from shelves and assessed for damage. No foods to be sold from location per Dan Prendergast by phone.
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils and mice droppings under on and around shelving throughout the store. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Clean under and around shelving throughout the business of all visible droppings and soils. Droppings on shelving behind register counters in employee areas.
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.
Stained ceiling tile near greeting card aisle. Replace. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
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.
Disturbed wall materials in basment wall voids in brick work around rafters in ceiling in back room. Identify and seal all potemtial entry points throughout the building in collaboration with your pest control company. Clean and disinfect all affected areas.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Evidence of mice activity in food aisles of store. Several mice droppings on shelving throughout the food aisles and on floors underneath shelving. Several packages of dry food goods (cereal candy cake mix) with gnaw marks. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Mice activity noted in basement with disturbed wall materials facing street side of basement.Provide updated intergated pest management report to isdhealth@boston.gov within 24 hours.
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 20, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 16, 2023
Hearing scheduled
8 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
The business has a significant mice infestation as evidenced by adulatreated foods and droppings present on surfaces and shelving. Provide active managerial control.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Several packages of gnaw marks on packaged foods presented for retail sale throughout food aisles. PIC voluntarily discarded all adulterated foods. All food must be removed from shelves and assessed for damage. No foods to be sold from location per Dan Prendergast by phone.
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.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Reach in freezer inoperable. Repair. No product in unit and out of use.
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils and mice droppings under on and around shelving throughout the store. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Clean under and around shelving throughout the business of all visible droppings and soils. Droppings on shelving behind register counters in employee areas.
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.
Stained ceiling tile near greeting card aisle. Replace. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
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.
Disturbed wall materials in basment wall voids in brick work around rafters in ceiling in back room. Identify and seal all potemtial entry points throughout the building in collaboration with your pest control company. Clean and disinfect all affected areas.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Evidence of mice activity in food aisles of store. Several mice droppings on shelving throughout the food aisles and on floors underneath shelving. Several packages of dry food goods (cereal candy cake mix) with gnaw marks. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Mice activity noted in basement with disturbed wall materials facing street side of basement.Provide updated intergated pest management report to isdhealth@boston.gov within 24 hours.
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.