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The full inspection history
8 inspections
Inspection
Jan 10, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
At the time of the re inspection a pipe burst in the ceiling of one of the employee bathrooms. Cold clean water was leaking from the light fixture. The maintance man for the building was on site at this time and was able to come and inspect the leak. The bathroom is not in use at this time and will remained closed until the repair is fixed. The 2nd bathroom is open. These bathrooms are not open to the public. Repair leak and provide an invoice for tomorrow's re inspection.
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 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 9, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
At the time of the re inspection a pipe burst in the ceiling of one of the employee bathrooms. Cold clean water was leaking from the light fixture. The maintance man for the building was on site at this time and was able to come and inspect the leak. The bathroom is not in use at this time and will remained closed until the repair is fixed. The 2nd bathroom is open. These bathrooms are not open to the public. Repair leak and provide an invoice for tomorrow's re inspection.
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 droppings in the back corner of the store under the papergoods shelving and in the corner on the floor in the back next to the 2 door reach in. The pest reports are current recommendations have been made on the reports. These need to be addressed. If the pest company has not inspected the basement or the ceiling this is recommended to help with the rodent problem. Please contact the licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report at the next 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, Jan 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 7, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of rodent droppings in the back corner of the store under the papergoods shelving and in the corner on the floor in the back next to the 2 door reach in. The pest reports are current recommendations have been made on the reports. These need to be addressed. If the pest company has not inspected the basement or the ceiling this is recommended to help with the rodent problem. Please contact the licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report at the next 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, Jan 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 31, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 16, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of rodent activity in the back room near the back entrance and near the dry storage under the little table. Clean floor to remove droppings. 1/08/24- PIC WAS PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION. The pest control company ECOLAB stated on the last invoice that they needed to seal some holes to prevent the pest from entering the building. The PIC took action and applied spray foam inside the holes. This was observed during today's inspection. Observed rodent droppings old and new in the hallway leading to the front. CLEAN AND SWEEP- the floors under all the shelving in and around the office under the small table. Remove water in the back hallway leading out to the back door. ECOLAB-stated on the invoice that they would be out JAN 3rd. No one came out. Provide a updated pest 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 8, 2024
Hearing scheduled
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of rodent activity in the back room near the back entrance and near the dry storage under the little table. Clean floor to remove droppings. 1/08/24- PIC WAS PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION. The pest control company ECOLAB stated on the last invoice that they needed to seal some holes to prevent the pest from entering the building. The PIC took action and applied spray foam inside the holes. This was observed during today's inspection. Observed rodent droppings old and new in the hallway leading to the front. CLEAN AND SWEEP- the floors under all the shelving in and around the office under the small table. Remove water in the back hallway leading out to the back door. ECOLAB-stated on the invoice that they would be out JAN 3rd. No one came out. Provide a updated pest 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
2 Hood vents stickers expired on 11/2022. Contact licensed person to come out and inspect the hoods. 1/8/24- PIC called the owner (Mike) and he sent over the hood sticker invoice. Apparently the company (Hood Master) forgot to replace the hood sticker. Replace sticker with the updated sticker. This sticker states 12/30/23
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, Jan 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 4, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No vomit and diarrhea kit onsite. Provide complete vomit and diarrhea kit.
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.
Evidence of rodent activity in the back room near the back entrance and near the dry storage under the little table. Clean floor to remove droppings.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed old equipment boxes in the back room. Remove all old equipment and boxes that are not being used/broken.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
2 Hood vents stickers expired on 11/2022. Contact licensed person to come out and inspect the hoods.
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, Jan 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 28, 2023
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No vomit and diarrhea kit onsite. Provide complete vomit and diarrhea kit.
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.
Evidence of rodent activity in the back room near the back entrance. Provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Clean to remove droppings . Remove old equipment that is soiled to prevent 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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed old equipment boxes in the back room. Remove all old equipment and boxes that are not being used/broken.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
2 Hood vents stickers expired on 11/2022. Contact licensed person to come out and inspect the hoods.
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.