Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
8 inspections
Inspection
Aug 18, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
No air gap under the prep sink. Contact licensed plumber ensure to pull a permit at 1010 Mass Ave and plumbing inspector must sign off before health can sign off on this report.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 18, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 4, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
No air gap under the prep sink. Contact licensed plumber ensure to pull a permit at 1010 Mass Ave and plumbing inspector must sign off before health can sign off on this report.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 11, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 6, 2025
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
Inspector’s notes
HVAC vent with dust in back kicthen ceiling. Clean to remove
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 19, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Retail portion of market is unattended when kitchen is closed and no PIC present. Apply for variance on form provided and email it to isdhealth@boston.gov. No retail license listed on permit. Apply for retail food permit by emailing isdhealth@boston.gov
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 17, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Retail portion of market is unattended when kitchen is closed and no PIC present. Apply for variance on form provided and email it to isdhealth@boston.gov. No retail license listed on permit. Apply for retail food permit by emailing isdhealth@boston.gov
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Greek salad wrap out for self service behind sneeze guard at 68F. Maintain at below 41F. Product discarded voluntarily.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Ready to eat prepared sandwiches out of temperature control using time rather than temperature as a control per on site PIC. Discontinue until detailed procedures are sent to isdhealth@boston.gov. Sandwiches must remain under temperature control until procedures are reviewed and on file with the health division. PIC voluntarily discarded sandwiches on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Soiled untensils in handsink at service line. Corrected on site.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 8, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Retail portion of market is unattended when kitchen is closed and no PIC present. Apply for variance on form provided and email it to isdhealth@boston.gov. No retail license listed on permit. Apply for retail food permit by emailing isdhealth@boston.gov
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Greek salad wrap out for self service behind sneeze guard at 68F. Maintain at below 41F. Product discarded voluntarily.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Ready to eat prepared sandwiches out of temperature control using time rather than temperature as a control per on site PIC. Discontinue until detailed procedures are sent to isdhealth@boston.gov. Sandwiches must remain under temperature control until procedures are reviewed and on file with the health division. PIC voluntarily discarded sandwiches on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Soiled untensils in handsink at service line. Corrected on site.
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.