Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 10, 2026
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints while working with foods pouring coffee [ only exeption would be cashier ] or custodian -
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.
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC has no current food safety certificate - address
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean counter tops where needed especially underneath all the moveable appliances from visible food crumbs spills and soils
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, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 3, 2026
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints while working with foods pouring coffee [ only exeption would be cashier ] or custodian -
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.
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC has no current food safety certificate - address
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean counter tops where needed especially underneath all the moveable appliances from visible food crumbs spills and soils
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, Jun 3, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 21, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No designated manager is on site - five employee with no one in charge - Need to have a knowledgeable person in charge during hours of operation
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 13, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No designated manager is on site - five employee with no one in charge - Need to have a knowledgeable person in charge during hours of operation
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post current copy of the PIC's food safety certificate
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 6, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post current copy of the PIC's food safety certificate
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 3, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed employee working front counter without hair restraint. Provide and ensure all staff are wearing hair restraints to prevent contamination
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.
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 front prep tables with coffee spills / food debris including behind hot chocolate machine. Thoroughly clean throughout slow periods of the day to prevent build up; **Observed dusty filters on ice machine. 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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed pooled water under and around single door reach in unit @ frozen drink station. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure floor are clean and dry
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, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 26, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed employee working front counter without hair restraint. Provide and ensure all staff are wearing hair restraints to prevent contamination
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.
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 front prep tables with coffee spills / food debris including behind hot chocolate machine. Thoroughly clean throughout slow periods of the day to prevent build up; **Observed dusty filters on ice machine. 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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed pooled water under and around single door reach in unit @ frozen drink station. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure floor are clean and dry
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, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 17, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed stirring spoons stored in stagnant water. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain in use utensils clean / sanitized and stored on clean surface
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed milk reach in unit operating @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to contact HVAC for servicing of refrigerated unit. All open containers removed to walk in unit.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 10, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed stirring spoons stored in stagnant water. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain in use utensils clean / sanitized and stored on clean surface
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed milk reach in unit operating @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to contact HVAC for servicing of refrigerated unit. All open containers removed to walk in unit.
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.
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 liquid spills behind hot chocolate machine due to leaks / excessive crumbs at sandwich station and inside refrigerated drawers. Clean to remove all spills
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, Mar 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 3, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed stirring spoons stored in stagnant water. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain in use utensils clean / sanitized and stored on clean surface
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.
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 liquid spills behind hot chocolate machine due to leaks / excessive crumbs at sandwich station and inside refrigerated drawers. Clean to remove all spills
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, Mar 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 11, 2024
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy milk / coffee / sugars spills on sevice counters. Clean with frequency to maintain counters clean and free of spills
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.
Observed hand sink not operating in prep area due to leak. Contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide a report
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.
Observed light missing in walk in freezer. Provide
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, Oct 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 4, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy milk / coffee / sugars spills on sevice counters. Clean with frequency to maintain counters clean and free of spills
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.
Observed hand sink not operating in prep area due to leak. Contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide a report
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.
Observed light missing in walk in freezer. Provide
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.