Inspection
Aug 20, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed at the first floor bar that half of the glass or plastic panels above the bar protecting the food and food contact surfaces from contamination from the exposed utility lines are missing; replace the missing plastic or glass panels or provide some other protection from contamination above the first floor bar.
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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Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed the gasket for the ice machine door in the basement torn and damaged; repair or replace the gasket.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed the interiors of the deep fat fryer cabinets heavily encrusted with grease and soils there is accumulated dust on the metal grating above the first floor bar; clean and sanitize.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
One of the three handwashing sinks at the second floor bathroom has a broken handle and is currently inoperable; the person in charge has a work order to repair the broken sink and the other two handwashing sinks are working properly.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 20, 2026 · Original Source