Inspection
Apr 28, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food Items ( juicde containers) stored directly on the floor beneath shelving. Stored all itmes 6inch of the ground Cleaning and chemical products stored directly on the floor and in asisles. Stored all itmes 6 inch of the ground
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.
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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ice cream coffin style freezer observed with excess frost buil-up. Defrost and 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.
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Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Front door observed without and effective doorsweep. Install to prevent any daylight
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
Large rat dropping observed in the basement on the floor. clean to remove/ Provide updated IPM report to keila.depina@boston.gov Review Page Exterminating Services pest control report from 4/9/2026 indicates Rat droppings found underneath the refrigerators in the store area.Large holes in the back of the refrigerators need to be sealed
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 record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source