Inspection
Sep 8, 2026
9 recorded violations
Official wording
When to Wash (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food handler re-entering prep to perform food prep and donning on clean clove without washing hands prior.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Spoon for stirring coffee in standing water in cup
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Built up soils on Doughnut display/storage and attached shades Built up soils on Espresso (Schaerer unit) Built up soils on exterior of ice machine Built up soils on interior and exterior of all refrigeration/freezer units - Prep/serving/storage 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.
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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Coffee stains in hand sink basin in prep/serving area
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.
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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Built up of soils on ceiling vents and attachments - Prep/serving/ware washing/storage/seating area and bathroom Built up of soils on walls and attachments Prep/serving/ware washing/storage/seating areas Built up of soils on floor under and behind all equipment - Prep/serving/ware washing/storage/seating Clean heating unit free of rodent dropping at window next to Doughnut case
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 problemsOfficial wording
Intensity-Lighting (C)
Inspector’s notes
Light fixture in storage room not working
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.
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Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of rodent dropping on heating unit along wall next to doughnut case Provide full extermination prior to reinspection Provide IPM report from exterminator - I provided details in the emails of what an IPM report is
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
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Items stored in hallways to bathrooms Remove all milk crates and do not use for shelving throughout
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.
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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Stained ceiling tiles in seating/prep/ware washing/storage room Hot water knob on 3 bay sink stripped Rust on exterior of grease trap - Ware washing Door gasket in disrepair on True Refrigerator in storage room
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 record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source