Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
11 inspections
Inspection
May 22, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Handsink at warewashing area out of order/broken. 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, May 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 7, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths observed soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several prepared food items inside walk-in unit without date-marking. Provide.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
No evidence of proper warewashing. Three bay sink set up at Wash Compartment only. Other compartments filled with soiled dishes. Provide proper warewashing all the time- Wash Rinse Sanitize.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Exterior and interior of several refrigerating units soiled. Exterior of cooking line equipment soiled. Handsinks soiled with some grease ---- Clean all properly.
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.
Handsink at warewashing area out of order/broken. 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.
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 Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
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, May 7, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 30, 2026
Failed
8 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths observed soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several prepared food items inside walk-in unit without date-marking. Provide.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
No evidence of proper warewashing. Three bay sink set up at Wash Compartment only. Other compartments filled with soiled dishes. Provide proper warewashing all the time- Wash Rinse Sanitize.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Exterior and interior of several refrigerating units soiled. Exterior of cooking line equipment soiled. Handsinks soiled with some grease ---- Clean all properly.
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.
Handsink at cooking line with cold water faucet broken. Handsink at warewashing area out of order/broken.---- Repair both.
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 Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
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 30, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 7, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide repairs for the exterior roof & interior ceiling. Repairs were discussed with the manager on site. Manager stating he has received a quote & signed a repair contract
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, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 16, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Location to remain voluntarily closed pending receipt & review of a licensed plumbers report for the food court. Report to be sent to ISDHealth@Boston.gov A smoke test was done on 9.11.25 smoke was observed coming out from the grease trap and through the 3 bay sink drains Manager was instructed to have a licensed plumber assess the issue & what repairs will be needed The report should be on licensed plumbers letterhead and forwarded to ISDhealth@Boston.gov for review
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide repairs for the exterior roof & interior ceiling. Repairs were discussed with the manager on site. Manager stating he has received a quote & signed a repair contract
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, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 11, 2025
Voluntarily closed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Due to evidence of heavy rodent activity within the food court and gross unsanitary conditions throughout the establishment has voluntarily closed to conduct pest control treaments and to clean throughout.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Location to remain voluntarily closed pending receipt & review of a licensed plumbers report for the food court. Report to be sent to ISDHealth@Boston.gov A smoke test was done on 9.11.25 smoke was observed coming out from the grease trap and through the 3 bay sink drains Manager was instructed to have a licensed plumber assess the issue & what repairs will be needed The report should be on licensed plumbers letterhead and forwarded to ISDhealth@Boston.gov for review
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Areas throughout the establishment including all floors under and behind equiment with heavy grease buildup and encrusted soils All refrigeration including doors handles and exteriors with encrusted soils Under all equipment soils and debris- Gross unsanitary conditions noted with filth and grease on equipment and attachments Clean all areas thouroughly and with proper frequency
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.
Evidence of cockroaches and rodent activity under equipment in back hall and in room located above the establishment There are numerous inaccessible areas in the establishment that need to be cleared for full pest control treatment Establishment shall provide updated pest control reports from a licensed pest control company Pest control reports shall indicate any pest activity in the area any structural voids that shall be repaired and any cleaning issues that shall be corrected All reports shall be provided to the Health Department Evidence of pest activity is noted throughout the food court including in seating area and ledges along windows and walls
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
Provide repairs for the exterior roof & interior ceiling. Repairs were discussed with the manager on site. Manager stating he has received a quote & signed a repair contract
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, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 5, 2025
Voluntarily closed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Due to evidence of heavy rodent activity within the food court and gross unsanitary conditions throughout the establishment has voluntarily closed to conduct pest control treaments and to clean throughout.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Areas throughout the establishment including all floors under and behind equiment with heavy grease buildup and encrusted soils All refrigeration including doors handles and exteriors with encrusted soils Under all equipment soils and debris- Gross unsanitary conditions noted with filth and grease on equipment and attachments Clean all areas thouroughly and with proper frequency
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.
Evidence of cockroaches and rodent activity under equipment in back hall and in room located above the establishment There are numerous inaccessible areas in the establishment that need to be cleared for full pest control treatment Establishment shall provide updated pest control reports from a licensed pest control company Pest control reports shall indicate any pest activity in the area any structural voids that shall be repaired and any cleaning issues that shall be corrected All reports shall be provided to the Health Department Evidence of pest activity is noted throughout the food court including in seating area and ledges along windows and walls
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 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 7, 2025
Passed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-401.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Inspector’s notes
Open beverages in the kitchen with no covers/straws- 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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous soiled wiping cloths on counters with no sanitizer solution set up- 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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food containers stored directly on the floor- Corrected on site
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Vegan beef being soaked in warm water in a pot at 107F Per the owner the product is soaked to expand and then in cooked Reviewed to follow procedures that follow proper temperature requirements
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.
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bulk food containers repaired with duct tape- Repair properly or replace
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
Exteriors of squeeze bottles and food containers with soils- Clean with proper frequency
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 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 31, 2025
Failed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-401.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Inspector’s notes
Open beverages in the kitchen with no covers/straws- 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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous soiled wiping cloths on counters with no sanitizer solution set up- 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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food containers stored directly on the floor- Corrected on site
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Vegan beef being soaked in warm water in a pot at 107F Per the owner the product is soaked to expand and then in cooked Reviewed to follow procedures that follow proper temperature requirements
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.
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bulk food containers repaired with duct tape- Repair properly or replace
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
Exteriors of squeeze bottles and food containers with soils- Clean with proper frequency
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 31, 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
Aug 26, 2024
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Grout missing between tiles in a few areas at the 3 bay sink- 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.