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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

18 inspections

Inspection

Jan 29, 2026

Passed

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Management not properly overseeing in pest management within the store. Address and provide more frequent pest control visitsmoving forward until further notice.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

Bags of chips pet foods and other candies observed with gnaw markings. Address and remove all damaged goods from the sales floor and provide more frequent pest control visits.

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 contamination
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

All affected storage shelves with rodent droppings to be properly cleaned and sanitized throughout the store to help minimize any current rodent activity.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floors of the back storage room as well asd the sales floor to be properly cleaned and sanitized.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-202.16-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Exterior Walls and Roofs Protective Barrier (C)

Inspector’s notes

Pallets of stocked/foods to be moved a minimum of 6 inches off the wall in order for pest control to do their job efficiently.

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 issues
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of what appears to rodent droppings located where the bags of chips are stored. Address and provide a detailed IPM report for the 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode 590.007/7-206.12-PPests

Official wording

Rodent Bait Stations (P)

Inspector’s notes

Poison observed being left in the back storage room on trays. Discontinue the use of open poison in the store.

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 14, 2026

Voluntarily closed

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Management not properly overseeing in pest management within the store. Address and provide more frequent pest control visitsmoving forward until further notice.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

Bags of chips pet foods and other candies observed with gnaw markings. Address and remove all damaged goods from the sales floor and provide more frequent pest control visits.

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 contamination
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

All affected storage shelves with rodent droppings to be properly cleaned and sanitized throughout the store to help minimize any current rodent activity.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floors of the back storage room as well asd the sales floor to be properly cleaned and sanitized.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-202.16-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Exterior Walls and Roofs Protective Barrier (C)

Inspector’s notes

Pallets of stocked/foods to be moved a minimum of 6 inches off the wall in order for pest control to do their job efficiently.

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 issues
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of what appears to rodent droppings located where the bags of chips are stored. Address and provide a detailed IPM report for the 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode 590.007/7-206.12-PPests

Official wording

Rodent Bait Stations (P)

Inspector’s notes

Poison observed being left in the back storage room on trays. Discontinue the use of open poison in the store.

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 13, 2026

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 24, 2025

Passed

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

This inspection is due to a complaint from a customer. The location will need a deep cleaning and more pest control inspections. This was an issue last year and will need to be addressed. Product on the floor in the retail area will need to be stored off the floor and the back room will need to be organized so pest control can do what they need to do. Also the pest control reports have notes that need to be addressed each inspection so that the inspector can mark it as done. Please have staff read over the reports and make corrections.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Product on retail floor in boxes and some not. All product needs to be stored off the floor 6 inches.

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 contamination
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

I found on retail shelves food and animal product with holes. Also baby wipes could be a net area. Please have staff check everyday.

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 contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the retail shelves in the store and check for holes in packages. Baby wipes also had holes and could be a net. Please inform pest control.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

PLease replace the missing ceiling tiles in the retail area.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the floors in the back room along the walls and keep that area open for pest control to do the inspection. The floor in the retail area under the shelves will need to be cleaned out and traps added and checked each day.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of rodent droppings in retail area on shelves around packaged foods cat and dog food and baby wipes. PIC will need to check all food areas each day and remove any packages with holes. Please send pest control reports to me for the last two months. Pest control inspected three times last month and one this month. This will need to increase and a deep cleaning will need to be done. Pest control should be checking the ceiling. The display in the front of the store had droppings on it.

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 24, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 16, 2025

Temporarily closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

This inspection is due to a complaint from a customer. The location will need a deep cleaning and more pest control inspections. This was an issue last year and will need to be addressed. Product on the floor in the retail area will need to be stored off the floor and the back room will need to be organized so pest control can do what they need to do. Also the pest control reports have notes that need to be addressed each inspection so that the inspector can mark it as done. Please have staff read over the reports and make corrections.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Product on retail floor in boxes and some not. All product needs to be stored off the floor 6 inches.

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 contamination
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

I found on retail shelves food and animal product with holes. Also baby wipes could be a net area. Please have staff check everyday.

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 contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the retail shelves in the store and check for holes in packages. Baby wipes also had holes and could be a net. Please inform pest control.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

PLease replace the missing ceiling tiles in the retail area.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the floors in the back room along the walls and keep that area open for pest control to do the inspection. The floor in the retail area under the shelves will need to be cleaned out and traps added and checked each day.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of rodent droppings in retail area on shelves around packaged foods cat and dog food and baby wipes. PIC will need to check all food areas each day and remove any packages with holes. Please send pest control reports to me for the last two months. Pest control inspected three times last month and one this month. This will need to increase and a deep cleaning will need to be done. Pest control should be checking the ceiling. The display in the front of the store had droppings on it.

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 2, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of mice droppings around the chip shelves. PIC has the pest control inspecting each week. Multiple glue boards under shelves. The PIC will need to clean the floor and put the traps down. Please have pest control address this and with the help of you clean the floor and shelves each day. 9-11-24 PIC will need to review the report from pest control and clean areas patch holes and replace door sweeps as noted in report. 10-15-24 On this visit no new pest control reports at location. Droppings found on shelf in chip area. PIC will need to check each day clean and remove. Pest control will need to do more inspections and any areas that need to have repairs that are noted on the report should be taken care of. 10-23-24 Evidence of mice in chip area and behind chips on a non food shelf. Mutiple droppings found in back storage room along wall in eletrical room and around compacter.We found a live mouse on a grue trap in back room. PIC will need to pull all pallets off the wall so that pest control an properly bait.

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 insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean up the back room. I found shelves open boxes old equipment just in corners. This would be location for mice to live.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 2, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 12, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.110-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)

Inspector’s notes

The building has barrels out side along the front of the building. The bags are empty but trash and food is built up under bags. Please clean and or remove barrels until problem is resolved. PIC stated that the owner of the building has been informed of the pest issues. 10-15-24 Barrel and the same debris and trash under the barrel. Please clean or removed barrel. 10-23-24 Barrels are still out side with loose trash under them. Rodent Control from the City was able to get the owner of the building to remove the barrels around the building.

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 issues
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed PIC will need to clean the floor in the back room of rodent droppings. Pallet will need to be stored off the wall so that pest control can do a proper inspection.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of mice droppings around the chip shelves. PIC has the pest control inspecting each week. Multiple glue boards under shelves. The PIC will need to clean the floor and put the traps down. Please have pest control address this and with the help of you clean the floor and shelves each day. 9-11-24 PIC will need to review the report from pest control and clean areas patch holes and replace door sweeps as noted in report. 10-15-24 On this visit no new pest control reports at location. Droppings found on shelf in chip area. PIC will need to check each day clean and remove. Pest control will need to do more inspections and any areas that need to have repairs that are noted on the report should be taken care of. 10-23-24 Evidence of mice in chip area and behind chips on a non food shelf. Mutiple droppings found in back storage room along wall in eletrical room and around compacter.We found a live mouse on a grue trap in back room. PIC will need to pull all pallets off the wall so that pest control an properly bait.

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 insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean up the back room. I found shelves open boxes old equipment just in corners. This would be location for mice to live.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 1, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC did have two pest control reports available at this time. PIC will need to address the issue found by Ecolab. Some of the repairs have been done but not taken off the report. A deep cleaning of the location and repairs in storage should be addressed. PIC should have pest control take a look in the ceiling of the location.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to review the last pest control report and make repairs as noted in the report. All areas will need to be addressed. Door sweep holes in walls and general cleaning of the location as put in the report. 9-30-24 Please continue to make repairs noted by Pest control. If building owner is not cleaning up the barrels you may want to clean out the one in front of our door. 10-15-24 Rodent dropping found on retail shelves in chip area. Retail shelves will need to be cleaned. PIC stated that the barrel at the front door can not be moved. Trash and debris under the barrel will need to be cleaned up. 10-23-24 PIC will need to clean of the retail shelves we found with some droppings on them. The back room had boxes stacked up with some dropping on top of them.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-501.110-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)

Inspector’s notes

The building has barrels out side along the front of the building. The bags are empty but trash and food is built up under bags. Please clean and or remove barrels until problem is resolved. PIC stated that the owner of the building has been informed of the pest issues. 10-15-24 Barrel and the same debris and trash under the barrel. Please clean or removed barrel. 10-23-24 Barrels are still out side with loose trash under them. Rodent Control from the City was able to get the owner of the building to remove the barrels around the building.

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 issues
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed PIC will need to clean the floor in the back room of rodent droppings. Pallet will need to be stored off the wall so that pest control can do a proper inspection.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of mice droppings around the chip shelves. PIC has the pest control inspecting each week. Multiple glue boards under shelves. The PIC will need to clean the floor and put the traps down. Please have pest control address this and with the help of you clean the floor and shelves each day. 9-11-24 PIC will need to review the report from pest control and clean areas patch holes and replace door sweeps as noted in report. 10-15-24 On this visit no new pest control reports at location. Droppings found on shelf in chip area. PIC will need to check each day clean and remove. Pest control will need to do more inspections and any areas that need to have repairs that are noted on the report should be taken care of. 10-23-24 Evidence of mice in chip area and behind chips on a non food shelf. Mutiple droppings found in back storage room along wall in eletrical room and around compacter.We found a live mouse on a grue trap in back room. PIC will need to pull all pallets off the wall so that pest control an properly bait.

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 insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean up the back room. I found shelves open boxes old equipment just in corners. This would be location for mice to live.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 1, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 23, 2024

Hearing scheduled

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC did have two pest control reports available at this time. PIC will need to address the issue found by Ecolab. Some of the repairs have been done but not taken off the report. A deep cleaning of the location and repairs in storage should be addressed. PIC should have pest control take a look in the ceiling of the location.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to review the last pest control report and make repairs as noted in the report. All areas will need to be addressed. Door sweep holes in walls and general cleaning of the location as put in the report. 9-30-24 Please continue to make repairs noted by Pest control. If building owner is not cleaning up the barrels you may want to clean out the one in front of our door. 10-15-24 Rodent dropping found on retail shelves in chip area. Retail shelves will need to be cleaned. PIC stated that the barrel at the front door can not be moved. Trash and debris under the barrel will need to be cleaned up. 10-23-24 PIC will need to clean of the retail shelves we found with some droppings on them. The back room had boxes stacked up with some dropping on top of them.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-501.110-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)

Inspector’s notes

The building has barrels out side along the front of the building. The bags are empty but trash and food is built up under bags. Please clean and or remove barrels until problem is resolved. PIC stated that the owner of the building has been informed of the pest issues. 10-15-24 Barrel and the same debris and trash under the barrel. Please clean or removed barrel. 10-23-24 Barrels are still out side with loose trash under them. Rodent Control from the City was able to get the owner of the building to remove the barrels around the building.

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 issues
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed PIC will need to clean the floor in the back room of rodent droppings. Pallet will need to be stored off the wall so that pest control can do a proper inspection.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of mice droppings around the chip shelves. PIC has the pest control inspecting each week. Multiple glue boards under shelves. The PIC will need to clean the floor and put the traps down. Please have pest control address this and with the help of you clean the floor and shelves each day. 9-11-24 PIC will need to review the report from pest control and clean areas patch holes and replace door sweeps as noted in report. 10-15-24 On this visit no new pest control reports at location. Droppings found on shelf in chip area. PIC will need to check each day clean and remove. Pest control will need to do more inspections and any areas that need to have repairs that are noted on the report should be taken care of. 10-23-24 Evidence of mice in chip area and behind chips on a non food shelf. Mutiple droppings found in back storage room along wall in eletrical room and around compacter.We found a live mouse on a grue trap in back room. PIC will need to pull all pallets off the wall so that pest control an properly bait.

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 insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean up the back room. I found shelves open boxes old equipment just in corners. This would be location for mice to live.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 16, 2024

Hearing scheduled

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to review the last pest control report and make repairs as noted in the report. All areas will need to be addressed. Door sweep holes in walls and general cleaning of the location as put in the report. 9-30-24 Please continue to make repairs noted by Pest control. If building owner is not cleaning up the barrels you may want to clean out the one in front of our door. 10-15-24 Rodent dropping found on retail shelves in chip area. Retail shelves will need to be cleaned. PIC stated that the barrel at the front door can not be moved. Trash and debris under the barrel will need to be cleaned up.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-501.110-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)

Inspector’s notes

The building has barrels out side along the front of the building. The bags are empty but trash and food is built up under bags. Please clean and or remove barrels until problem is resolved. PIC stated that the owner of the building has been informed of the pest issues. 10-15-24 Barrel and the same debris and trash under the barrel. Please clean or removed barrel.

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 issues
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of mice droppings around the chip shelves. PIC has the pest control inspecting each week. Multiple glue boards under shelves. The PIC will need to clean the floor and put the traps down. Please have pest control address this and with the help of you clean the floor and shelves each day. 9-11-24 PIC will need to review the report from pest control and clean areas patch holes and replace door sweeps as noted in report. 10-15-24 On this visit no new pest control reports at location. Droppings found on shelf in chip area. PIC will need to check each day clean and remove. Pest control will need to do more inspections and any areas that need to have repairs that are noted on the report should be taken care of.

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 30, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to review the last pest control report and make repairs as noted in the report. All areas will need to be addressed. Door sweep holes in walls and general cleaning of the location as put in the report. 9-30-24 Please continue to make repairs noted by Pest control. If building owner is not cleaning up the barrels you may want to clean out the one inf front of our door.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-501.110-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)

Inspector’s notes

The building has barrels out side along the front of the building. The bags are empty but trash and food is built up under bags. Please clean and or remove barrels until problem is resolved. PIC stated that the owner of the building has been informed of the pest issues.

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 issues
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of mice droppings around the chip shelves. PIC has the pest control inspecting each week. Multiple glue boards under shelves. The PIC will need to clean the floor and put the traps down. Please have pest control address this and with the help of you clean the floor and shelves each day. 9-11-24 PIC will need to review the report from pest control and clean areas patch holes and replace door sweeps as noted in report.

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 30, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 11, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to review the last pest control report and make repairs as noted in the report. All areas will need to be addressed. Door sweep holes in walls and general cleaning of the location as put in the report.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of mice droppings around the chip shelves. PIC has the pest control inspecting each week. Multiple glue boards under shelves. The PIC will need to clean the floor and put the traps down. Please have pest control address this and with the help of you clean the floor and shelves each day. 9-11-24 PIC will need to review the report from pest control and clean areas patch holes and replace door sweeps as noted in report.

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 11, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 27, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the floor under the shelves in the retail food areas.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of mice droppings around the chip shelves. PIC has the pest control inspecting each week. Multiple glue boards under shelves. The PIC will need to clean the floor and put the traps down. Please have pest control address this and with the help of you clean the floor and shelves each day.

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 27, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 9, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the floor under the shelves in the retail food areas.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of mice droppings around the chip shelves. PIC has the pest control inspecting each week. Multiple glue boards under shelves. The PIC will need to clean the floor and put the traps down. Please have pest control address this and with the help of you clean the floor and shelves each day.

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 9, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 12, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to store foods off the floor 6 inches.

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 contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed PIC will need to clean the retail food shelves. I found droppings in the chip areas. PIC will need to have someone check the shelves each day.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the floor under the shelves in the retail food areas.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of mice droppings around the chip shelves. PIC has the pest control inspecting each week. Multiple glue boards under shelves. The PIC will need to clean the floor and put the traps down. Please have pest control address this and with the help of you clean the floor and shelves each day.

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 5, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to store foods off the floor 6 inches.

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 contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed PIC will need to clean the retail food shelves. I found droppings in the chip areas. PIC will need to have someone check the shelves each day.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the floor under the shelves in the retail food areas.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of mice droppings around the chip shelves. PIC has the pest control inspecting each week. Multiple glue boards under shelves. The PIC will need to clean the floor and put the traps down. Please have pest control address this and with the help of you clean the floor and shelves each day.

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 5, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 3, 2024

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean retail shelves with spills on them.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to have a door sweep install on the door in baceroom that we discussed.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the floor in retail area under shelves.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 3, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 23, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean retail shelves with spills on them.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to have a door sweep install on the door in baceroom that we discussed.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the floor in the back room of any debris. PIC will need to clean the floor in retail area under shelves.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source

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