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15 inspections
Inspection
Sep 11, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood stickers expired in July. The hood filters and exterior of the hoods were clean. The maintenance person stated the hood stickers are due to be cleaned the 1st week in September and was going to send over an email to confirm. Please ensure hoods are scheduled for cleaning. 1/2 of the hood stickers were updated and inspected. The others are scheduled for Sept 10th.
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.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No temperature measuring device located at the high temp dish machines. Provide irreversible thermometer or 160 thermal strips.
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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a meat slicers that was being stored and was not properly cleaned and sanitized. Ensure the staff is breaking down the slicer and no old food debris is located on the slicer.
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.
No hand wash signage in the staff bathrooms next to the security office. Provide signage.
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 stickers expired in July. The hood filters and exterior of the hoods were clean. The maintenance person stated the hood stickers are due to be cleaned the 1st week in September and was going to send over an email to confirm. Please ensure hoods are scheduled for cleaning. 1/2 of the hood stickers were updated and inspected. The others are scheduled for Sept 10th.
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.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No temperature measuring device located at the high temp dish machines. Provide irreversible thermometer or 160 thermal strips.
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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a meat slicers that was being stored and was not properly cleaned and sanitized. Ensure the staff is breaking down the slicer and no old food debris is located on the slicer.
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.
No hand wash signage in the staff bathrooms next to the security office. Provide signage.
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 stickers expired in July. The hood filters and exterior of the hoods were clean. The maintenance person stated the hood stickers are due to be cleaned the 1st week in September and was going to send over an email to confirm. Please ensure hoods are scheduled for cleaning.
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, Aug 26, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 11, 2026
Passed
3 recorded violations
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 in the pastry area main kitchen and in the banquet room. Contact licensed plumber pull a proper permit at 1010 Mass Ave. Plumbing inspector must sign off before health can approve.
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.
No hand wash signage in a few of the employee bathrooms. Provide hand wash signage in all employee bathrooms.
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, Mar 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 4, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
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 in the pastry area main kitchen and in the banquet room. Contact licensed plumber pull a proper permit at 1010 Mass Ave. Plumbing inspector must sign off before health can approve.
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.
No hand wash signage in a few of the employee bathrooms. Provide hand wash signage in all employee bathrooms.
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 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing vent cover in wait station area. Replace.
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, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 19, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Record date of last sold on shellstock tags. COS.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ceiling with dust clean 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 12, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Record date of last sold on shellstock tags. COS.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ceiling with dust clean 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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Lox 46F. Product out of temperature for less than 2 hours placed on ice indirectly to cool.
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.
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
High temp dish machine reading 144F at plate. Repair. Alternative warewashing machines in place
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.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Lox 46F. Product out of temperature for less than 2 hours placed on ice indirectly to cool.
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.
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
High temp dish machine reading 144F at plate. Repair. Alternative warewashing machines in place
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.
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, Jun 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 26, 2024
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide beard restraints for staff.
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.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soiled wiping cloth in use. Corrected on site.
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 26, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 1, 2023
Passed
11 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food employee without hair restraint. COS.
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.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
No sanitizer for wiping cloths in red buckets. COS.
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.
ROP tuna being thawed in packaged. Commerically sourced from Foley. Remove overwrap prior to thawing. COS.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cooked potatoes holding at 44F. Product made withing the hour removed from service to cool. Milk in employee cafe is 50F. Product voluntarily discarded.
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.
Establishment is cooking cauliflower packaged in ROP bags. Product is sourced from baldor. Provide further details and submit variance application and a HACCP plan. No invoice from baldor could be produced upon inspection.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Childrens menu has undercooked poached egg. Remove or use pasturized egg. Online menu is missing consumer advisory for raw shell oysters tar tar and burgers cooked to order. Provide proper advisories on print and online menus.font size 11 or above.
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.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Reach in cooler in employee cafe is holding at 50F. Alternative refrigeration in place holding at below 41F. Make all necessary repairs.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Drain from draft drain drains into handsink at bar. Reroute into indirect waste drain out of handsink.
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 590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean compost bins of visible soils.
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.
No allergen statement on online menu. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 1, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 25, 2023
Failed
11 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean compost bins of visible soils.
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 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food employee without hair restraint. COS.
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.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
No sanitizer for wiping cloths in red buckets. COS.
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.
ROP tuna being thawed in packaged. Commerically sourced from Foley. Remove overwrap prior to thawing. COS.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cooked potatoes holding at 44F. Product made withing the hour removed from service to cool. Milk in employee cafe is 50F. Product voluntarily discarded.
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.
Establishment is cooking cauliflower packaged in ROP bags. Product is sourced from baldor. Provide further details and submit variance application and a HACCP plan. No invoice from baldor could be produced upon inspection.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Childrens menu has undercooked poached egg. Remove or use pasturized egg. Online menu is missing consumer advisory for raw shell oysters tar tar and burgers cooked to order. Provide proper advisories on print and online menus.font size 11 or above.
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.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Reach in cooler in employee cafe is holding at 50F. Alternative refrigeration in place holding at below 41F. Make all necessary repairs.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Drain from draft drain drains into handsink at bar. Reroute into indirect waste drain out of handsink.
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.
No allergen statement on online menu. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.