SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
15 inspections
Inspection
Apr 7, 2026
Passed
2 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
Ventilation cover soiled inside open display case. Snack shelving soil clean to remove visible soil.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean floor at stock room to remove spills and visible soil.
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 7, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 23, 2026
Failed
2 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
Ventilation cover soiled inside open display case. Snack shelving soil clean to remove visible soil.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean floor at stock room to remove spills and visible soil.
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 23, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 13, 2025
Passed
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 vomit and diarrhea kit onsite. Provide kit and procedures have been sent over with this report.
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
Observed trash and debis in and around the trash area. Observed trash and debris in and around the compactor area. Clean and remove all trash and debris on the ground.
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, May 13, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 5, 2025
Failed
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 vomit and diarrhea kit onsite. Provide kit and procedures have been sent over with this report.
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
Observed trash and debis in and around the trash area. Observed trash and debris in and around the compactor area. Clean and remove all trash and debris on the ground.
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, May 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 13, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther
Official wording
Outside Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the dumpster area of weeds and loose trash. 8-22-24 At this time a company was out side cleaning up the debris and cutting down weeds. Around the dumpster was not done yet. 9-5-24 At this time found dumpster area cleaned weeds along the backremoved. This will need to continued to be cleaned. Loose trash found in rear along fence and side of building.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
At this time found evidence of rodent droppings in the retail chip area. PIC will need to clean area and have pest control inspect. Pest control is inspecting a few days a weeks. On the reports did not see many catches. No kick plates and did not see any glue boards or boxes under shelves. Please address and email report to me. 7-12-24 New manager at this location. Please provide the last few pest control reports. Evidence found in the back room along the walls under shelves in retail and along walls in basement. 8-22-24 PIC stated that pest control has been coming but we have not been sent the reports. Please send out the last two weeks of reports as requested. 9-5-24 PIC was requested to email pest control reports. Please send out reports. I did review report from 8-26-24. Please continue to send them so we can close out this 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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
The store will need to have a deep cleaning done and address all repairs to walls block the pipes behind the elevator and any other pipes going to basement. Extra shelves and other equipment should be store in a way that pest control can do a full inspection. Back room and basement will need to be cleaned up and organized. 8-22-24 Store has been cleaned up and is continued to be cleaned. Please address any debris and have it removed from the store. PIC has removed all pallets off the wall. 9-5-24 repair to bastment door going into pump room. Please have repaired.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 13, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 5, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther
Official wording
Outside Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the dumpster area of weeds and loose trash. 8-22-24 At this time a company was out side cleaning up the debris and cutting down weeds. Around the dumpster was not done yet. 9-5-24 At this time found dumpster area cleaned weeds along the backremoved. This will need to continued to be cleaned. Loose trash found in rear along fence and side of building.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have the walls and the coving in the back room repired. Evidence of droppings along the wall. In the basement along the wall that would be the front of the store found multiple openings. Please block them off. 8-22-24 The door to the sub pump room will need a door sweep and be able to close properly.
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 evidence of rodent droppings in the retail chip area. PIC will need to clean area and have pest control inspect. Pest control is inspecting a few days a weeks. On the reports did not see many catches. No kick plates and did not see any glue boards or boxes under shelves. Please address and email report to me. 7-12-24 New manager at this location. Please provide the last few pest control reports. Evidence found in the back room along the walls under shelves in retail and along walls in basement. 8-22-24 PIC stated that pest control has been coming but we have not been sent the reports. Please send out the last two weeks of reports as requested. 9-5-24 PIC was requested to email pest control reports. Please send out reports. I did review report from 8-26-24. Please continue to send them so we can close out this 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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
The store will need to have a deep cleaning done and address all repairs to walls block the pipes behind the elevator and any other pipes going to basement. Extra shelves and other equipment should be store in a way that pest control can do a full inspection. Back room and basement will need to be cleaned up and organized. 8-22-24 Store has been cleaned up and is continued to be cleaned. Please address any debris and have it removed from the store. PIC has removed all pallets off the wall. 9-5-24 repair to bastment door going into pump room. Please have repaired.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 22, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
In retail area (chips shelf) found bags of chips that rodents have gotten into. PIC will need to ckeck each day and remove open bags. Suggested that bottom shelf be used for water and for pest control to put traps of some kind under shelf.
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 clean retail shelves in food area. Evidence of rodent droppings and eat into bags of chips. 7-12-24 Please continue to clean shelves in retail area Provide a door sweep on doors in the back room.
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.
PIC will need to clean the dumpster area of weeds and loose trash. 8-22-24 At this time a company was out side cleaning up the debris and cutting down weeds. Around the dumpster was not done yet.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have the walls and the coving in the back room repired. Evidence of droppings along the wall. In the basement along the wall that would be the front of the store found multiple openings. Please block them off. 8-22-24 The door to the sub pump room will need a door sweep and be able to close properly.
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 evidence of rodent droppings in the retail chip area. PIC will need to clean area and have pest control inspect. Pest control is inspecting a few days a weeks. On the reports did not see many catches. No kick plates and did not see any glue boards or boxes under shelves. Please address and email report to me. 7-12-24 New manager at this location. Please provide the last few pest control reports. Evidence found in the back room along the walls under shelves in retail and along walls in basement. 8-22-24 PIC stated that pest control has been coming but we have not been sent the reports. Please send out the last two weeks of reports as requested.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
The store will need to have a deep cleaning done and address all repairs to walls block the pipes behind the elevator and any other pipes going to basement. Extra shelves and other equipment should be store in a way that pest control can do a full inspection. Back room and basement will need to be cleaned up and organized. 8-22-24 Store has been cleaned up and is continued to be cleaned. Please address any debris and have it removed from the store. PIC has removed all pallets off the wall.
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, Aug 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 8, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
In retail area (chips shelf) found bags of chips that rodents have gotten into. PIC will need to ckeck each day and remove open bags. Suggested that bottom shelf be used for water and for pest control to put traps of some kind under shelf.
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 clean retail shelves in food area. Evidence of rodent droppings and eat into bags of chips. 7-12-24 Please continue to clean shelves in retail area Provide a door sweep on doors in the back room.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have the walls and the coving in the back room repired. Evidence of droppings along the wall. In the basement along the wall that would be the front of the store found multiple openings. Please block them off.
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 evidence of rodent droppings in the retail chip area. PIC will need to clean area and have pest control inspect. Pest control is inspecting a few days a weeks. On the reports did not see many catches. No kick plates and did not see any glue boards or boxes under shelves. Please address and email report to me. 7-12-24 New manager at this location. Please provide the last few pest control reports. Evidence found in the back room along the walls under shelves in retail and along walls in 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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
The store will need to have a deep cleaning done and address all repairs to walls block the pipes behind the elevator and any other pipes going to basement. Extra shelves and other equipment should be store in a way that pest control can do a full inspection. Back room and basement will need to be cleaned up and organized.
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, Aug 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 24, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
In retail area (chips shelf) found bags of chips that rodents have gotten into. PIC will need to ckeck each day and remove open bags. Suggested that bottom shelf be used for water and for pest control to put traps of some kind under shelf.
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 clean retail shelves in food area. Evidence of rodent droppings and eat into bags of chips. 7-12-24 Please continue to clean shelves in retail area Provide a door sweep on doors in the back room.
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.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Walk in refrigerator observed broken. Thermometer at 71F. Majority of items held in walk in cooler are bottled non tcs beverages. Two racks of dairy items observed with elevated temperatures. Yogurt 70F half and half 69F. Person in charge indicated a work order has been placed. Repair.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have the walls and the coving in the back room repired. Evidence of droppings along the wall. In the basement along the wall that would be the front of the store found multiple openings. Please block them off.
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 evidence of rodent droppings in the retail chip area. PIC will need to clean area and have pest control inspect. Pest control is inspecting a few days a weeks. On the reports did not see many catches. No kick plates and did not see any glue boards or boxes under shelves. Please address and email report to me. 7-12-24 New manager at this location. Please provide the last few pest control reports. Evidence found in the back room along the walls under shelves in retail and along walls in 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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
The store will need to have a deep cleaning done and address all repairs to walls block the pipes behind the elevator and any other pipes going to basement. Extra shelves and other equipment should be store in a way that pest control can do a full inspection. Back room and basement will need to be cleaned up and organized.
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, Jul 24, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 19, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Yogurt and dairy products in walk in cooler at elevated temperatures. Yogurt at 70F. Person in charge discarded all items that were elevated in temperature.
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.
In retail area (chips shelf) found bags of chips that rodents have gotten into. PIC will need to ckeck each day and remove open bags. Suggested that bottom shelf be used for water and for pest control to put traps of some kind under shelf.
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 clean retail shelves in food area. Evidence of rodent droppings and eat into bags of chips. 7-12-24 Please continue to clean shelves in retail area Provide a door sweep on doors in the back room.
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.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Walk in refrigerator observed broken. Thermometer at 71F. Majority of items held in walk in cooler are bottled non tcs beverages. Two racks of dairy items observed with elevated temperatures. Yogurt 70F half and half 69F. Person in charge indicated a work order has been placed. Repair.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have the walls and the coving in the back room repired. Evidence of droppings along the wall. In the basement along the wall that would be the front of the store found multiple openings. Please block them off.
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 evidence of rodent droppings in the retail chip area. PIC will need to clean area and have pest control inspect. Pest control is inspecting a few days a weeks. On the reports did not see many catches. No kick plates and did not see any glue boards or boxes under shelves. Please address and email report to me. 7-12-24 New manager at this location. Please provide the last few pest control reports. Evidence found in the back room along the walls under shelves in retail and along walls in 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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
The store will need to have a deep cleaning done and address all repairs to walls block the pipes behind the elevator and any other pipes going to basement. Extra shelves and other equipment should be store in a way that pest control can do a full inspection. Back room and basement will need to be cleaned up and organized.
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, Jul 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 12, 2024
Failed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
In retail area (chips shelf) found bags of chips that rodents have gotten into. PIC will need to ckeck each day and remove open bags. Suggested that bottom shelf be used for water and for pest control to put traps of some kind under shelf.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Yogurt and dairy products in walk in cooler at elevated temperatures. Yogurt at 70F. Person in charge discarded all items that were elevated in temperature.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean retail shelves in food area. Evidence of rodent droppings and eat into bags of chips. 7-12-24 Please continue to clean shelves in retail area Provide a door sweep on doors in the back room.
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.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Walk in refrigerator observed broken. Thermometer at 71F. Majority of items held in walk in cooler are bottled non tcs beverages. Two racks of dairy items observed with elevated temperatures. Yogurt 70F half and half 69F. Person in charge indicated a work order has been placed. Repair.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have the walls and the coving in the back room repired. Evidence of droppings along the wall. In the basement along the wall that would be the front of the store found multiple openings. Please block them off.
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 evidence of rodent droppings in the retail chip area. PIC will need to clean area and have pest control inspect. Pest control is inspecting a few days a weeks. On the reports did not see many catches. No kick plates and did not see any glue boards or boxes under shelves. Please address and email report to me. 7-12-24 New manager at this location. Please provide the last few pest control reports. Evidence found in the back room along the walls under shelves in retail and along walls in 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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
The store will need to have a deep cleaning done and address all repairs to walls block the pipes behind the elevator and any other pipes going to basement. Extra shelves and other equipment should be store in a way that pest control can do a full inspection. Back room and basement will need to be cleaned up and organized.
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, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 5, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Walk in refrigerator observed broken. Thermometer at 71F. Majority of items held in walk in cooler are bottled non tcs beverages. Two racks of dairy items observed with elevated temperatures. Yogurt 70F half and half 69F. Person in charge indicated a work order has been placed. Repair.
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.
At this time found evidence of rodent droppings in the retail chip area. PIC will need to clean area and have pest control inspect. Pest control is inspecting a few days a weeks. On the reports did not see many catches. No kick plates and did not see any glue boards or boxes under shelves. Please address and email report to me.
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.
In retail area (chips shelf) found bags of chips that rodents have gotten into. PIC will need to ckeck each day and remove open bags. Suggested that bottom shelf be used for water and for pest control to put traps of some kind under shelf.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Yogurt and dairy products in walk in cooler at elevated temperatures. Yogurt at 70F. Person in charge discarded all items that were elevated in temperature.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean retail shelves in food area. Evidence of rodent droppings and eat into bags of chips.
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 5, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 30, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Walk in refrigerator observed broken. Thermometer at 71F. Majority of items held in walk in cooler are bottled non tcs beverages. Two racks of dairy items observed with elevated temperatures. Yogurt 70F half and half 69F. Person in charge indicated a work order has been placed. Repair.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Yogurt and dairy products in walk in cooler at elevated temperatures. Yogurt at 70F. Person in charge discarded all items that were elevated in temperature.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
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
Shelfing observed with soils at multiple locations. Clean as necessary.
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
Spillage under beverage shelfing. Heavy food soils in walk in cooler on compressor and walls. 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.
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, Oct 18, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 11, 2023
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide thermometer in dairy food cooler.
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
Shelfing observed with soils at multiple locations. Clean as necessary.
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
Spillage under beverage shelfing. Heavy food soils in walk in cooler on compressor and walls. 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.
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.