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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
14 inspections
Inspection
Jan 21, 2026
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
High temp dishmachine is shut down and a work order was put in for the dishmachine. At this time they are using the 3 bay sink to wash rinse and sanitize. All plates and utensils are disposable.
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.
At the time of the re inspection the bathroom hand sinks did not have hot water. Temperature 59F. The kitchen and all other hand sinks were 100F. Plumber was on site and working on the issue. PIC spoke with all the staff and informed them that after using the restroom they are to wash their hands in the bathroom then they are to wash again at the hand sink in the kitchen until the hot water issue has been resolved.
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, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 15, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
6 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
Tuna salad- 52F Hard boiled eggs- 53F Chicken Salad 49F. One of the staff members removed the 3 food items and returned them to the blast chiller. The final temperature of the 3 food items- 41F. Ensure staff is taking temperatures of the food before serving to the students.
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.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Please add the consumer advisory and allergen to all menus. Documents will be emailed over with this report.
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
Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean and sanitize in the interior of the ice machine to remove mold- like substance.
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.
High temp dishmachine is shut down and a work order was put in for the dishmachine. At this time they are using the 3 bay sink to wash rinse and sanitize. All plates and utensils are disposable.
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.
At the time of the re inspection the bathroom hand sinks did not have hot water. Temperature 59F. The kitchen and all other hand sinks were 100F. Plumber was on site and working on the issue. PIC spoke with all the staff and informed them that after using the restroom they are to wash their hands in the bathroom then they are to wash again at the hand sink in the kitchen until the hot water issue has been resolved.
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, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 7, 2026
Failed
4 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
Tuna salad- 52F Hard boiled eggs- 53F Chicken Salad 49F. One of the staff members removed the 3 food items and returned them to the blast chiller. The final temperature of the 3 food items- 41F. Ensure staff is taking temperatures of the food before serving to the students.
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.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Please add the consumer advisory and allergen to all menus. Documents will be emailed over with this report.
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
Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean and sanitize in the interior of the ice machine to remove mold- like substance.
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.
The irreversable thermometer was run through the high temp dishmachine Wash 150/ Rinse150. At the time of the inspection there were 2 plumbers on site. Discontinue using the high temp dishmachine until it has been repaired and wash 160/Rinse 180. Use the 3 bay sink . 3 bay sink was tested - 200ppm.
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.
Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
Inspector’s notes
Exposed boiled eggs and commercially prepared kimchi out for self service. Food employee instructed to remove and place behind sneeze guard. Corrected on site.
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
Double door reach in cooler holding at 54F. Cheese placed into unit within the hour removed and placed into blast chiller to cool to below 41F.
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
Visible food soils and moisture under steam kettles and cookline equipment.Water on floors in dish room. 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.
The dish room is oppressively hot with buildup of steam and heat. Fans in use are not effective. Make all necessary repairs to the HVAC system to maintain proper ventilation.
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.
Evidence of pest activity with what appears rat droppings under clean equipment storage racks in back hallway off dishroom and kitchen. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon 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.
Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
Inspector’s notes
Exposed boiled eggs and commercially prepared kimchi out for self service. Food employee instructed to remove and place behind sneeze guard. Corrected on site.
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
Double door reach in cooler holding at 54F. Cheese placed into unit within the hour removed and placed into blast chiller to cool to below 41F.
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
Visible food soils and moisture under steam kettles and cookline equipment.Water on floors in dish room. 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.
The dish room is oppressively hot with buildup of steam and heat. Fans in use are not effective. Make all necessary repairs to the HVAC system to maintain proper ventilation.
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.
Evidence of pest activity with what appears rat droppings under clean equipment storage racks in back hallway off dishroom and kitchen. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon 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, Sep 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 25, 2025
Passed
5 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
Deep pan of chili in reach in cooler 50F. Voluntarily discarded. Cheese cube salad 55F @ salad bar made within the hour removed from service placed into blast chiller to cool.
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 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dust on and around HVAC vent above catering production. Clean to remove.
In plain English
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.
What appears to be rat droppings on floor near dunnage rack. Dead cockroaches on several glue traps under dishwasher on glue traps in rear hallway off dish room on glue traps in basement dry storage. Remove. Clean and sanitize. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection for details on addressing roach and rodent activity.
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.
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dead cockroaches on several glue traps under dishwasher on glue traps in rear hallway off dish room on glue traps in basement dry storage. Remove.
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 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 17, 2025
Failed
5 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
Deep pan of chili in reach in cooler 50F. Voluntarily discarded. Cheese cube salad 55F @ salad bar made within the hour removed from service placed into blast chiller to cool.
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 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dust on and around HVAC vent above catering production. Clean to remove.
In plain English
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.
What appears to be rat droppings on floor near dunnage rack. Dead cockroaches on several glue traps under dishwasher on glue traps in rear hallway off dish room on glue traps in basement dry storage. Remove. Clean and sanitize. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection for details on addressing roach and rodent activity.
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.
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dead cockroaches on several glue traps under dishwasher on glue traps in rear hallway off dish room on glue traps in basement dry storage. Remove.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Debris and soils under equipment shelving in rear hallway. Standing water in dish room with food debirs. 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.
Dumpster compactor appears to be leaking liquid waste. Clean and sanitize the area discard grey water into direct waste drain. Repair dumpster.
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.
Gap at baseboard near exit door on top of landing off basement dining hall. Seal with pest poof material. Gaps visible at base of exterior door frame. Seal with pest proof materials at 25 BP side exit door.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
What appears to be rat droppings on landing to egress off dining hall under stair landing leading to dry food storage area under shelving in dry food storage area in basement. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated detailed IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
What appears to be outside HVAC vents next to rear door in outside area with pigeon netting with debris feather and bird droppings. 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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Debris and soils under equipment shelving in rear hallway. Standing water in dish room with food debirs. 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.
Dumpster compactor appears to be leaking liquid waste. Clean and sanitize the area discard grey water into direct waste drain. Repair dumpster.
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.
Gap at baseboard near exit door on top of landing off basement dining hall. Seal with pest poof material. Gaps visible at base of exterior door frame. Seal with pest proof materials at 25 BP side exit door.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
What appears to be rat droppings on landing to egress off dining hall under stair landing leading to dry food storage area under shelving in dry food storage area in basement. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated detailed IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
What appears to be outside HVAC vents next to rear door in outside area with pigeon netting with debris feather and bird droppings. 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.
What appears to be rat droppings on floor in dry storage area and outside left loading dock door. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
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.
What appears to be rat droppings on floor in dry storage area and outside left loading dock door. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
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.
Rat droppings trash litter and debris strewn in outside area. Clean to 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.
Evidence of rodent activity with what appears to be rat droppings under dunnage racks near back door in several areas throughout trash and loading dock areas. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
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.
Rat droppings trash litter and debris strewn in outside area. Clean to 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.
Evidence of rodent activity with what appears to be rat droppings under dunnage racks near back door in several areas throughout trash and loading dock areas. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
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.