Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
12 inspections
Inspection
Apr 7, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed portioned lobster meat stored at cook line @ 45F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below for all refrigerated food items
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
Observed food debris behind / underneath fryers. Remove and thoroughly clean to remove all debris / trash
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 31, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed portioned lobster meat stored at cook line @ 45F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below for all refrigerated food items
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
Observed food debris behind / underneath fryers. Remove and thoroughly clean to remove all debris / trash
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 31, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 23, 2025
Passed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Noted some shell stock tags missing with the last day sold.Provide
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dish machine at the bar recorded 0 PPM with test strip. Provide (50-100PPM) COS by the PIC
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
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
Ice machine dispensing chute has black mold like spots.Clean
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.
Provide another handsink at the bar for easy access to wash hands.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 16, 2025
Failed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Noted some shell stock tags missing with the last day sold.Provide
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dish machine at the bar recorded 0 PPM with test strip. Provide (50-100PPM) COS by the PIC
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
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
Ice machine dispensing chute has black mold like spots.Clean
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.
Provide another handsink at the bar for easy access to wash hands.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
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
Mold build up observed inside the ice machine and on the exterior or sliding doors. 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Handsink fixtures with heavy grime build up. Clean to remove
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Mold build up observed inside the ice machine and on the exterior or sliding doors. 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Handsink fixtures with heavy grime build up. Clean to remove
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Missing an approved HACCP and Variance for Sushi products. Request approval to isdhealth@boston.gov the email will have the form required. Fill out asap. Documents submitted for HACCP/ currently being reviewed. By RM
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink and high temp dish machine. 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 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Heavy soil build up observed on the meat slicer. Clean to remove. Heavy debris and food soils observed on top of the dishmachine. 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.
Missing an approved HACCP and Variance for Sushi products. Request approval to isdhealth@boston.gov the email will have the form required. Fill out asap. Documents submitted for HACCP/ currently being reviewed. By RM
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink and high temp dish machine. 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 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Heavy soil build up observed on the meat slicer. Clean to remove. Heavy debris and food soils observed on top of the dishmachine. 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.
Missing an approved HACCP and Variance for Sushi products. Request approval to isdhealth@boston.gov the email will have the form required. Fill out asap.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 15, 2023
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean floors under booths of crumbs.
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
Remove dish racks from elevator. COS.
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.