Inspection
Nov 2, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official Wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s Notes
There is no food prep sink on the premise staff indicated they use the middle sink of the three compartment sink that is attached to a grease interceptor to wash produce currently. There is not sufficent space to install a prep sink in any of the food prep areas and a Request for Variance was left with the person in charge to fill out.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s Notes
There was no observed external or internal thermometer at the walk-in cooler; provide in a conspicuous location.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Inspector’s Notes
In the kitchen area observed exposed utility lines pipes and HVAC directly above food prep and warewashing areas; provide enclosed utility lines pipes and HVAC.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed small dark rodent droppings in the back storage area underneath metroshelving on the radiator behind the desk and on the window sill with the air condtioner; have your pest control operator perform a service and as many as required to provide a clean IPM style report with no evidence no captures that exclusionary work has been completed and sanitation inside the restuarant is at an adequate level. The most recent pest control reports were requested from the owners.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial Wording
Separation-Storage (P)
Inspector’s Notes
A can of WD40 missing its cap was observed stored directly above the food slicer on a wire shelf in the food prep area; chemicals should be stored away from food utensils equipment linens single service single use items. This was corrected on site after the health inspector pointed out the can to staff.
In Plain English
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, Nov 2, 2026 · Original Source