Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
123 Appleton St
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Inspection
1 recorded violation
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Allergen certificate is expired. Provide current.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 5, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Allergen certificate is expired. Provide current.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Controlling Pests (Pf)
There was evidence of cockroach activity observed(dead roaches on glue boards(basement electrical closet).Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection. (most recent pest report was reviewed and states that there is activity) (followup pest service scheduled for 11.19.25) Upon re-inspection The manager is stating that pest service is be conducted at 7pm on 11.25.25 A followup inspection to be scheduled on 12.3.25
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean the lower trash cabinet to remove soils Clean the interior of the cabinet below the coffee grinder to remove excess grounds
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsControlling Pests (Pf)
There was evidence of cockroach activity observed(dead roaches on glue boards(basement electrical closet).Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection. (most recent pest report was reviewed and states that there is activity) (followup pest service scheduled for 11.19.25) Upon re-inspection The manager is stating that pest service is be conducted at 7pm on 11.25.25 A followup inspection to be scheduled on 12.3.25
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean the lower trash cabinet to remove soils Clean the interior of the cabinet below the coffee grinder to remove excess grounds
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsControlling Pests (Pf)
There was evidence of cockroach activity observed(dead roaches on glue boards(basement electrical closet).Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection. (most recent pest report was reviewed and states that there is activity) (followup pest service scheduled for 11.19.25)
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
The hood sticker (blue) has expired on 7.30.25.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post the new sticker.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
5 recorded violations
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Provide labels on all the bulk food storage containers.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
The hot water fixture at the handwash sink is not operating.Repair Alternate handsink in use
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.
More about building upkeep issuesControlling Pests (Pf)
There was evidence of cockroach activity observed(1 live(employee rest room) dead roaches on glue boards(basement electrical closet) Also a dead mouse on a glue board(electrical closet).Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Remove/replace the soiled glue boards as noted. Monitor all areas Clean /sanitize affected locations
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
The hood sticker (blue) has expired on 7.30.25.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post the new sticker.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
5 recorded violations
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Provide labels on all the bulk food storage containers.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
The hot water fixture at the handwash sink is not operating.Repair Alternate handsink in use
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.
More about building upkeep issuesControlling Pests (Pf)
There was evidence of cockroach activity observed(1 live(employee rest room) dead roaches on glue boards(basement electrical closet) Also a dead mouse on a glue board(electrical closet).Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Remove/replace the soiled glue boards as noted. Monitor all areas Clean /sanitize affected locations
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
The hood sticker (blue) has expired on 7.30.25.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post the new sticker.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 1, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Ceiling in the lower bakery observed with peeling paint.Scrape to remove peeling paint resurface. Floor in the lower storage with exposed cement.Resurface
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 24, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
5 recorded violations
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Items observed stored on the floor.Elevate all storage at least 6 inches off the floor.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationTemperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Provide a working internal thermometer in the 2 door reach in unit.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Ceiling in the lower bakery observed with peeling paint.Scrape to remove peeling paint resurface. Floor in the lower storage with exposed cement.Resurface
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingHandwashing Signage (C)
Provide "Hand wash only" signage at the handsink.
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.
More about handwashing problemsCommon Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 1, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
5 recorded violations
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Items observed stored on the floor.Elevate all storage at least 6 inches off the floor.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Ceiling in the lower bakery observed with peeling paint.Scrape to remove peeling paint resurface. Floor in the lower storage with exposed cement.Resurface
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingHandwashing Signage (C)
Provide "Hand wash only" signage at the handsink.
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.
More about handwashing problemsTemperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Provide a working internal thermometer in the 2 door reach in unit.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureCommon Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment. Upon re-inspection The PIC Stating the hood company cancelled Will be re-scheduled PIC instructed to forward next cleaning date to ISD Health
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment. Upon re-inspection The PIC Stating the hood company cancelled Will be re-scheduled PIC instructed to forward next cleaning date to ISD Health
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 20, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Prep area employee observed without proper hair restraint. Provide.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Pan on top of warewash hand sink. Person in charge removed.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 21, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Prep area employee observed without proper hair restraint. Provide.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Pan on top of warewash hand sink. Person in charge removed.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source