Inspection
Sep 15, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Chickpeas in steam table at 86F. Reheat to 165F and hold hot at 135F.
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.
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Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple containers of prepped foods in walk-in refrigerator without date marking. Label and date prepared foods to avoid contamiantion.
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.
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Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Lassi and chai for sale in bottles without labels. Repeat violation. Provide complete labels including date marking.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soiled cardboard lining shelf in kitchen. Discard cardboard to avoid attracting pests.
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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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor behind cookline under dry storage shelves and in walk-in refrigerator with soils and debris. Clean and sanitize to avoid attracting pests.
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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Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Rodent droippings on floor in dry storage. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide most recent pest reports from licensed pest control company.
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.
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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clutter and old equipment in dry storage area. Remove unused equipment to avoid harboring pests.
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, Sep 15, 2026 · Original Source