Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 18, 2026
Passed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther
Official wording
Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a dog inside of establishment at the time of inspection. Retrain staff of proper guidelines for permitting animals. Signage will be provided to post accordingly.
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
Observed a hole in the wall at the bottom of basement stairs. 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.
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
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(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing valid Servesafe certificate. Provide and post accordingly
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Packaged soup observed without proper labeling in the grab and go unit. Provide ingredients and proper labeling on all containers.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 10, 2026
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing valid Servesafe certificate. Provide and post accordingly
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Packaged soup observed without proper labeling in the grab and go unit. Provide ingredients and proper labeling on all containers.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Observed a dog inside of establishment at the time of inspection. Retrain staff of proper guidelines for permitting animals. Signage will be provided to post accordingly.
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
Observed a hole in the wall at the bottom of basement stairs. 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, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 13, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide test kits for chlorine used in 3 bay sink
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.
Rodent droppings noted in the basement / Orkin is out weekly / Remove droppings and maintain clean
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, May 13, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 5, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide test kits for chlorine used in 3 bay sink
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.
Rodent droppings noted in the basement / Orkin is out weekly / Remove droppings and maintain clean
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, May 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 6, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Small rodent droppings noted along basement floors and on wooden shelving behind deep reach in freezer and microwave stand / Remove and maintain
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 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 29, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Small rodent droppings noted along basement floors and on wooden shelving behind deep reach in freezer and microwave stand / Remove and maintain
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ceiling vents with visible dust build up / Clean to remove Exterior of the dairy chest with visible soils / 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, Mar 25, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 8, 2023
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Containers of food observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Address and ensure all food is being stored a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
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
Ice build observed on the inside of the front service sliding glass door cooler. Defrost and 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Nov. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Hood cleaning has been scheduled for 12/14/2023.
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 fruit fly activity noted in the front service area. Address and provide an up to date pestv control report for the re-inspection.
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, Dec 8, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 1, 2023
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Containers of food observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Address and ensure all food is being stored a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
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
Ice build observed on the inside of the front service sliding glass door cooler. Defrost and 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Nov. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
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 fruit fly activity noted in the front service area. Address and provide an up to date pestv control report for the re-inspection.
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.