Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
9 inspections
Inspection
Apr 23, 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 observed expired. Hood filters with built up grease. Clean to remove and update hood 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 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 18, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-401.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Inspector’s notes
Package of cigarettes observed in close proximity to food in kitchen area. Corrected on site.
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 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple employees on production line observed without hair restraints. Provide.
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.
Employee clothing observed on top of refrigeration unit in close proximity to food. Discontinue.
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.
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
Meat slicer observed with dried food debris. 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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Employee observed filling up water pitcher in hand sink. Discontinue.
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.
Hand sink in kitchen area observed clogged. Repair as necessary.
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker observed expired. Hood filters with built up grease. Clean to remove and update hood 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
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-401.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Inspector’s notes
Package of cigarettes observed in close proximity to food in kitchen area. Corrected on site.
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 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple employees on production line observed without hair restraints. Provide.
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.
Employee clothing observed on top of refrigeration unit in close proximity to food. Discontinue.
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.
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
Meat slicer observed with dried food debris. 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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Employee observed filling up water pitcher in hand sink. Discontinue.
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.
Hand sink in kitchen area observed clogged. Repair as necessary.
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker observed expired. Hood filters with built up grease. Clean to remove and update hood 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 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 1, 2024
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple employees on production line without hair restraint. Provide.
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
Cardboard under spices in kitchen shelf. 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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Employee blocking hand sink by putting prepped food product on top of sink. Person in charge corrected. Ensure hand sink is always available to be used.
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, May 1, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 22, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple employees on production line without hair restraint. Provide.
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
Cardboard under spices in kitchen shelf. 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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Employee blocking hand sink by putting prepped food product on top of sink. Person in charge corrected. Ensure hand sink is always available to be used.
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, Apr 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 13, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dust and debris in dining room from construction. Clean to remove all dust and debris in dining room.
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 13, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 6, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dust and debris in dining room from construction. Clean to remove all dust and debris in dining room.
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, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 4, 2023
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Shellfish tags not stored with shellfish. Tags not dated for last piece sold. Organize tags and date when last piece sold to maintain records.
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
Debris and grease under cookline. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Top of grease trap under 3 compartment sink with soils and debris. Maintain clean. Unpleasant ordor at 3 compartment sink. Provide documentation of last 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, Oct 4, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 27, 2023
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Shellfish tags not stored with shellfish. Tags not dated for last piece sold. Organize tags and date when last piece sold to maintain records.
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
Debris and grease under cookline. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Top of grease trap under 3 compartment sink with soils and debris. Maintain clean. Unpleasant ordor at 3 compartment sink. Provide documentation of last 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.