Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
7 inspections
Inspection
Sep 22, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Conveying Sewage (P)
Inspector’s notes
No air gap located on the prep sink. Provide air gap. Contact a licensed plumber pull permit and ensure the plumber contacts the licensed plumbing inspector for approval.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 9, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Conveying Sewage (P)
Inspector’s notes
No air gap located on the prep sink. Provide air gap. Contact a licensed plumber pull permit and ensure the plumber contacts the licensed plumbing inspector for approval.
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.
Provide 2 door sweeps. T moble door and exterior door. Door sweeps have been purchased person was coming out today to install. Please send photo of the door sweeps prior to next inspection.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 5, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Conveying Sewage (P)
Inspector’s notes
No air gap located on the prep sink. Provide air gap. Contact a licensed plumber pull permit and ensure the plumber contacts the licensed plumbing inspector for approval. PIC called the plumber he will send over the invoice later today. Please email over the invoice prior to next inspection.
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.
Provide 2 door sweeps. T moble door and exterior door. Door sweeps have been purchased person was coming out today to install. Please send photo of the door sweeps prior to next inspection.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 28, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
10 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No test kit available. Provide test kit.
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 Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No hot water. PIC stated he needed to turn the gas on. Provide hot water.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Conveying Sewage (P)
Inspector’s notes
No air gap located on the prep sink. Provide air gap. Contact a licensed plumber pull permit and ensure the plumber contacts the licensed plumbing inspector for approval.
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.
minorCode 590.005/5-501.114-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Using Drain Plugs (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide drain plugs for the 3 bay sink.
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.
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.
Evidence of rat droppings in the basement and common areas downstairs. Contact licensed exterminator and provided a detailed IPM report. Provide more frequent inspections. Check ceilings make sure all doors are properly installed and have door sweeps. No holes in the walls for pest to enter. Clean to remove all droppings. IPM report must not state any evidence or catches the report must be clean in order to operate the business. Please be sure to address any recommendations on the IPM report.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed broken toilet seat. Repair.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 28, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 20, 2025
Voluntarily closed
9 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No test kit available. Provide test kit.
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 Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No hot water. PIC stated he needed to turn the gas on. Provide hot water.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Conveying Sewage (P)
Inspector’s notes
No air gap located on the prep sink. Provide air gap. Contact a licensed plumber.
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.
minorCode 590.005/5-501.114-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Using Drain Plugs (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide drain plugs for the 3 bay sink.
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.
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.
Evidence of rat droppings in the basement and common areas downstairs. Contact licensed exterminator and provided a detailed IPM report. Provide more frequent inspections. Check ceilings make sure all doors are properly installed and have door sweeps. No holes in the walls for pest to enter. Clean to remove all droppings. IPM report must not state any evidence or catches the report must be clean in order to operate the business. Please be sure to address any recommendations on the IPM report.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed broken toilet seat. Repair.
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.