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
Mar 31, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
Facility observed without a food prep sink. Per PIC facility uses middle compartment of 3 bay sink to wash/rinse fruits and vegetables. PIC to provide detail plumbers report on the cost of install of a prep sink. Plumbers report in process (3.6.26)
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker observed expired December 2025 (downstairs/ upstairs) Due to the cold weather/ storm hood cleaning is scheduled for 3.30.26
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 31, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 6, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
15 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide kit and procedure for vomit & diarrheal clean up. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to the operator
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.
P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report. ***PIC to remove all expired Certificate/ License/Permits and letter grade
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Prep sink observed without a protective barrier between 3 bay sink upstairs in the function hall kitchen. Provide
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Lg quantity of prepped foods stored in 2 doors cold unit/ walk in observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing Per PIC most of the foods were prepped the night before and earlier today.
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.
Hood vents & attachments observed heavily soiled. 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.
Numerous cold unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and keep visible
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.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide a working irriverssible (no batteries)thermometer for the high temp diswasher . Provide
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide quats sanitizer test strips. Provide and maintain accessible. Inspector test strips was used to record sanitizer concentration at 3 bay sink.
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.
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
Interior ice machine observed soiled with brown substances interior / motor case/ gasket of multiple cold units observed soiled and rusty. Clean & 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.
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
Facility observed without a food prep sink. Per PIC facility uses middle compartment of 3 bay sink to wash/rinse fruits and vegetables. PIC to provide detail plumbers report on the cost of install of a prep sink. Plumbers report in process (3.6.26)
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Facility observed without a food prep sink. Per PIC facility uses middle compartment of 3 bay sink to wash/rinse fruits and vegetables. PIC to provide detail plumbers report on the cost of install of a prep sink.
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.
Mutiple handwashing sink observed without handwashing sign (bathroom/bar/ prep area). Provide
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker observed expired December 2025 (downstairs/ upstairs) Due to the cold weather/ storm hood cleaning is scheduled for 3.30.26
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 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 26, 2026
Failed
14 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide kit and procedure for vomit & diarrheal clean up. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to the operator
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.
P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report. ***PIC to remove all expired Certificate/ License/Permits and letter grade
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Prep sink observed without a protective barrier between 3 bay sink upstairs in the function hall kitchen. Provide
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Lg quantity of prepped foods stored in 2 doors cold unit/ walk in observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing Per PIC most of the foods were prepped the night before and earlier today.
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.
Hood vents & attachments observed heavily soiled. 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.
Numerous cold unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and keep visible
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.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide a working irriverssible (no batteries)thermometer for the high temp diswasher . Provide
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide quats sanitizer test strips. Provide and maintain accessible. Inspector test strips was used to record sanitizer concentration at 3 bay sink.
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.
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
Interior ice machine observed soiled with brown substances interior / motor case/ gasket of multiple cold units observed soiled and rusty. Clean & 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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Facility observed without a food prep sink. Per PIC facility uses middle compartment of 3 bay sink to wash/rinse fruits and vegetables. PIC to provide detail plumbers report on the cost of install of a prep sink.
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.
Mutiple handwashing sink observed without handwashing sign (bathroom/bar/ prep area). Provide
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker observed expired December 2025 (downstairs/ upstairs)
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, Feb 26, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 15, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove the stubborn grease stained vents where needed and soak in heavy ppm chlorine sanitizer overnight
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 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 10, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 10, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 4, 2024
Passed
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 a curent copy of your food safety / allergen awareness certificates as discussed
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.
Unpaid fees for your 2024 City of Boston Health Permit - thisd needs to be addressed immediately in order to be compliant with city rules and regulations of operating a restaurant
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 26, 2024
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 a curent copy of your food safety / allergen awareness certificates as discussed
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.
Unpaid fees for your 2024 City of Boston Health Permit - thisd needs to be addressed immediately in order to be compliant with city rules and regulations of operating a restaurant
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.