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The full inspection history
11 inspections
Inspection
Jun 12, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Upon reinspection a pest control report from 6-2-2026 states there were 2 captured mice and observed small dark droppings in the boiler room floor and ledges. Have your pest control operator perform another service clean and sanitize the boiler room of droppings; the IPM report should show no activity and no evidence of pests.
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 12, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 8, 2026
Hearing scheduled
8 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No written procedures to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event presented during the inspection; provide.
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.
The person in charge states that the location washes produce in the three compartment sink when there is a properly installed prep sink in the establshment but the area is being used to store employee belongings and clothes; the prep sink should be used to wash produce not the three compartment sink.
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.
Multiple cold holding units observed without internal thermometers; provide internal thermometers for all cold holding units.
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
Location uses quats sanitizer for food contact surfaces from an auto-mixer but could not produce a testing device for quats; provide testing device for any sanitizer solutions used at the establishment.
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.
The pipes below the three compartment sink leaks water onto the floor when in use; repair or replace the pipes so they do not leak when the three compartment sink is in use.
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.
At the front entrance below the Foxhole lighted signage there is a gap between the door and frame where daylight is visible when the door is closed; repair or replace the door so that no gaps exist to prevent pest entry.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
In the rear area where the prep sinks is employees store soiled uniforms shoes and personal belongings on top of the sink and over food prep areas; provide a designated area where employees can store uniforms and belongings without posing a contamination risk to food and food contact surfaces.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Upon reinspection a pest control report from 6-2-2026 states there were 2 captured mice and observed small dark droppings in the boiler room floor and ledges. Have your pest control operator perform another service clean and sanitize the boiler room of droppings; the IPM report should show no activity and no evidence of pests.
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 8, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 1, 2026
Failed
8 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No written procedures to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event presented during the inspection; provide.
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.
The person in charge states that the location washes produce in the three compartment sink when there is a properly installed prep sink in the establshment but the area is being used to store employee belongings and clothes; the prep sink should be used to wash produce not the three compartment sink.
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.
Multiple cold holding units observed without internal thermometers; provide internal thermometers for all cold holding units.
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
Location uses quats sanitizer for food contact surfaces from an auto-mixer but could not produce a testing device for quats; provide testing device for any sanitizer solutions used at the establishment.
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.
The pipes below the three compartment sink leaks water onto the floor when in use; repair or replace the pipes so they do not leak when the three compartment sink is in use.
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.
At the front entrance below the Foxhole lighted signage there is a gap between the door and frame where daylight is visible when the door is closed; repair or replace the door so that no gaps exist to prevent pest entry.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
In the rear area where the prep sinks is employees store soiled uniforms shoes and personal belongings on top of the sink and over food prep areas; provide a designated area where employees can store uniforms and belongings without posing a contamination risk to food and food contact surfaces.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
In the boiler room observed a captured mouse on a glue trap and small dark rodent droppings on the floor no activity was observed outside of the boiler room. Have your pest control operator perform a service before the reinspection the report should show no activity and no captures and any exclusionary work recommended is 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 1, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 14, 2025
Passed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food handler observed without hair restraint. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No test strips on site for quats sanitizer or chlorine for dish machines. Provide test strips for all chemicals.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Bar dish machine out of sanitizer. Monitor chemical levels to ensure safe operation. Use kitchen dish machine for all warewashing.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
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
Chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Standing water under bar. Clean sanitize and dry. Determine source of water. Debris and soils under shelves in kitchen. Clean 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 6, 2025
Failed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food handler observed without hair restraint. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No test strips on site for quats sanitizer or chlorine for dish machines. Provide test strips for all chemicals.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Bar dish machine out of sanitizer. Monitor chemical levels to ensure safe operation. Use kitchen dish machine for all warewashing.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
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
Chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Standing water under bar. Clean sanitize and dry. Determine source of water. Debris and soils under shelves in kitchen. Clean 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 6, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 22, 2025
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 sticker expired. Scheduled for tomorrow Send sticker
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, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 18, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food handler without hair restraint. Provide hat or hairnet for all food handlers.
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 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soiled degraded foil covering shlef in walk-in refrigerator. Discard. Use materials that are durable and non-absorbent.
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired. Scheduled for tomorrow Send sticker
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, Apr 18, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 11, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food handler without hair restraint. Provide hat or hairnet for all food handlers.
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 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soiled degraded foil covering shlef in walk-in refrigerator. Discard. Use materials that are durable and non-absorbent.
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
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, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 3, 2024
Passed
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Quats sanitizer hooked up to kitchen dismachine as detergent. Ensure correct chemicals are used for warewashing.
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
Soda gun holders without drain tubes. Provide drain tubes to prevent soda from attracting pests. Interior chute of ice machine with mold-like substance. Clean and maintain.
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils and water un der bar. Grease and debris under grill. Water under caounter with meat slicer. Clean and dry floors 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.
Hot water at 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as needed.
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.
No hand soap at bar hand sink. Bar not in service. Ensure all hand sinks ahve soap and towels. Corrected on site
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.
Flies in bar and kitchen. Clean drains keep floors clean and dry and sweep under shelves to remove debris that may attract pests. Mouse droppings in kitchen. Clean and monitor for activity.
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, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 27, 2024
Failed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hot water at 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as needed.
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Quats sanitizer hooked up to kitchen dismachine as detergent. Ensure correct chemicals are used for warewashing.
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
Soda gun holders without drain tubes. Provide drain tubes to prevent soda from attracting pests. Interior chute of ice machine with mold-like substance. Clean and maintain.
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils and water un der bar. Grease and debris under grill. Water under caounter with meat slicer. Clean and dry floors 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.
No hand soap at bar hand sink. Bar not in service. Ensure all hand sinks ahve soap and towels. Corrected on site
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.
Flies in bar and kitchen. Clean drains keep floors clean and dry and sweep under shelves to remove debris that may attract pests. Mouse droppings in kitchen. Clean and monitor for activity.
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.