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The full inspection history
11 inspections
Inspection
Feb 19, 2026
Report filed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther
Official wording
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Inspector’s notes
At the designated female restroom there is no covered waste receptacle; provide a covered waste receptacle. The person in charge corrected on site by providing a covered waste receptacle.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
At both restrooms there is no sigange to remind employees to wash hands before returning to work; provide signage. The person in charge corrected on site by writing correct verbiage on paper and posted them in the restrooms.
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.
Bottles of water and other food products observed being stored on the ground. Address and ensure all food products remain a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. Various boxes and other products observed blocking several isles near the front of the store. Discontinue and ensure all area's of the store are accessible to help control any possible rodent activity and for pest control to do their job effectively. Boxes of product for the store observed being stacked in the restrooms. Disocnitnue and store all products in a clean and protected manner.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dust and visible debris observed under and around food storage shelves. Address and clean to remove any debris/droppings. Area under and around where Easter candy is being stored.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Excess debris observed around the outside dumpster area/grounds. Address and ensure all debris and trash are being removed on a more frequent basis to help minimize any type of activity.
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.
Bottles of water and other food products observed being stored on the ground. Address and ensure all food products remain a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. Various boxes and other products observed blocking several isles near the front of the store. Discontinue and ensure all area's of the store are accessible to help control any possible rodent activity and for pest control to do their job effectively. Boxes of product for the store observed being stacked in the restrooms. Disocnitnue and store all products in a clean and protected manner.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dust and visible debris observed under and around food storage shelves. Address and clean to remove any debris/droppings. Area under and around where Easter candy is being stored.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Excess debris observed around the outside dumpster area/grounds. Address and ensure all debris and trash are being removed on a more frequent basis to help minimize any type of activity.
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, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 5, 2025
Passed
4 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination
Official wording
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Bags of chips cany and other pet foods with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and ensure all adulterated foods are being removed and discarded on a more frequent basis.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Storage shelves containing bagged chips dog foods and candies visibly soiled with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize 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.
Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings and gnaw markings on packages of candy and pet foods. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection. Management should have pest control inspections more frequently based on their recommendations.
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
Outside dumpster area with excess trash and debris. Clean to remove.
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, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 25, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination
Official wording
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Bags of chips cany and other pet foods with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and ensure all adulterated foods are being removed and discarded on a more frequent basis.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Storage shelves containing bagged chips dog foods and candies visibly soiled with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize 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.
Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings and gnaw markings on packages of candy and pet foods. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection. Management should have pest control inspections more frequently based on their recommendations.
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
Outside dumpster area with excess trash and debris. Clean to remove.
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, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 24, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
At the time of the re-inspection (6/6/2024) pest control had been on site and had noted several catches on the report. Management is to provide an additional report after rennlvations have been completed.
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, Jun 24, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 6, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
At the time of the re-inspection (6/6/2024) pest control had been on site and had noted several catches on the report. Management is to provide an additional report after rennlvations have been completed.
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, Jun 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 28, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
At the time of the re-inspection (5/28/2024) pest control had been on site the previous Thursday/Friday but no report was left for the Health Department to review. There was still evidence of rodent activity noted during the re-inspection. Pest contorl is to provide updated reports and to leave either paper/electronic copies for the Health Department to review.
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, May 28, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 15, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Management does not appear to be following recommnedations from Pest control on the amount of stock that is currently in the store/on the shleves. Address and ensure recommendations are being folllowed in order to help minimize the amount of activity noted during the inspection.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Several bags of candy and as well as other food products with evidence of gnaw markings. Address and continuosly check storage shelves for any signs of adulterated foods. Adulterated foods were removed at the time of the inspection.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
All storage shelves with evidence of rodent droppings are to be properly cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis.
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.
At the time of the re-inspection pest control reports were up to date and had stated that they had 3 catches on their traps. Pest contorl has scheduled a mass trapping for 5/17/2024. Upon completion of the mass trapping an updated report shall be proivded.
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.
Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves storing cookies/candy and other foods. Address and provide an additional pest control report addressing the current issues.
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, May 15, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 2, 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
Management does not appear to be following recommnedations from Pest control on the amount of stock that is currently in the store/on the shleves. Address and ensure recommendations are being folllowed in order to help minimize the amount of activity noted during the inspection.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Several bags of candy and as well as other food products with evidence of gnaw markings. Address and continuosly check storage shelves for any signs of adulterated foods. Adulterated foods were removed at the time of the inspection.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
All storage shelves with evidence of rodent droppings are to be properly cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis.
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 what appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves storing cookies/candy and other foods. Address and provide an additional pest control report addressing the current issues.
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.