Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
295 Huntington Av
Last inspected Aug 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Inspection
1 recorded violation
Receptacles (C)
Provide covers for all waste receptalces
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
12 recorded violations
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Food handler not wearing hair restraint
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Bulk food bins not labeled
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Food (flour) open and is stored under hand sink (PIC took corrective action during inspection) Waffle irons stored on floor in ware washing areas Using crates to stored food products etc
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationFood Preparation (C)
Prep tables and Waffle irons in back room which is not approved for this establishment for food prep - Floors walls ceiling attachement are unfinished - no hand washing facilities Scrubs pads and food soiled food container stored in food prep sink
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other finding(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Sandwich/salad open top prep refrigeration 69 F (unit was not turned on prior to placing TCS food in unit) Cut tomatoes 55 F Cream cheese 56 F PIC removed food items from unit
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperature(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Visible food soils on interior and exterior of flour bins
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsCovering Receptacles (C)
Provide covers for all waste receptacles - throughout
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingIntensity-Lighting (C)
No lighting in back prep/hand sink/food storage area
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.
More about building upkeep issuesControlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of flies in food prep/ware washing/back storage areas Provide extermination IPM report to treat and control flies from a licensed pest control profession (IPM fact sheet provided via email) Front and back doors open - Keep closed
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from premises Personal items stored in ware washing/food areas
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.
More about building upkeep issuesRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Back hall/storage area - Chipped paint on ceiling attachment Floor in direpair in trash area
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.
More about building upkeep issuesNo wording provided in the official record.
Approved allergen poster not posted (I provided the updated poster and link to website) Table menus do not have allergen awareness notice on them No employee trained in anti choking
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
12 recorded violations
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Food handler not wearing hair restraint
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Bulk food bins not labeled
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Food (flour) open and is stored under hand sink (PIC took corrective action during inspection) Waffle irons stored on floor in ware washing areas Using crates to stored food products etc
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationFood Preparation (C)
Prep tables and Waffle irons in back room which is not approved for this establishment for food prep - Floors walls ceiling attachement are unfinished - no hand washing facilities Scrubs pads and food soiled food container stored in food prep sink
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other finding(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Sandwich/salad open top prep refrigeration 69 F (unit was not turned on prior to placing TCS food in unit) Cut tomatoes 55 F Cream cheese 56 F PIC removed food items from unit
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperature(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Visible food soils on interior and exterior of flour bins
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsCovering Receptacles (C)
Provide covers for all waste receptacles - throughout
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingIntensity-Lighting (C)
No lighting in back prep/hand sink/food storage area
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.
More about building upkeep issuesControlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of flies in food prep/ware washing/back storage areas Provide extermination IPM report to treat and control flies from a licensed pest control profession (IPM fact sheet provided via email) Front and back doors open - Keep closed
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from premises Personal items stored in ware washing/food areas
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.
More about building upkeep issuesRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Back room - Floors walls and ceiling unfinished Back hall/storage area - Chipped paint on ceiling attachment
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.
More about building upkeep issuesNo wording provided in the official record.
Approved allergen poster not posted (I provided the updated poster and link to website) Table menus do not have allergen awareness notice on them No employee trained in anti choking
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
Bathroom doors not self closing
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
Bathroom doors not self closing
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 27, 2024 · Original Source