Inspection
May 5, 2026
20 recorded violations
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(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
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Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
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Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
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Half gallon of fat free milk stored in line observed expired 4.20.26. Product was voluntraily discard by PIC. (Cos)
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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.
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Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
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Multiple food storage containers observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
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Portioned cups observed stored inside foods and used as food dispensing utensils. Discontinue and use utensils with handles to prevent contaminations by hands.
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
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Observed staff peeling potatoes prior to being washed. Discontinue wash before peeling Per PIC asparagus gets delivered pre washed. PIC unable to verify if the asparagus are pre washed . Provide info
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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.
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Cooling (P)
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Cooked lobster 54F cooked shrimp 48F stored in 2 door cold unit. Both product was removed and placed in walk in cooler to cool down to 41F below before serving.
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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.
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Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (P)
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Facility ROP meat/ bacon. Discontinue and contact ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV to submit HACCP.
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Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
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Hood filter & attachments at the mash potato area observed soiled with dust build up. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires May 3rd 2026
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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.
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Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
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Several cold unit/walkin noted without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide & maintain visible
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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.
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Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)
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Multiple dishwasher observed missing data plate operation. Provide
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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.
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Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
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Walking freexer observed with excess ice build up in the motor fan area condensation. Repair to fidn
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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Cutting Surfaces (C)
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Several cutting boards observed stained and heavily scored. Repalce/resurface.
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Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
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Wash gauge on high temp dishwasher upstairs observed not operating. Repair
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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.
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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
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Interior of low temp dishwasher high temp dishwasher curtains interior of ice machine exterior of multiple bulk bins interior of pastry freezer reach in and 2 door unit observed visible soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove
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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.
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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
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Multiple handwashing sinks observed blocked/ clutter by different items at different areas. Raw oyster bar handsink observed without access due to clutter. Declutter. Keep accessible at all time for handwashign only to prevent contamiantions by hands. PIC to monitor handwashing
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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.
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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
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Dry storage room floor observed in need of cleaning due to visible loose debris pump room observed oderous (sewage smell) . Clean to remove Stagnant water observed in the storage room next to liquour room. Clean to remove
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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.
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Handwashing Signage (C)
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Prep station downstairs handsink and restroom on main floor observed without employee must wash hands signage. Provide
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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.
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Controlling Pests (C)
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Mice activity observed downstairs storage room near the liquor room. Clean to remove PIC to provide current IPM report from a licensed exterminator report to: inca.prince@boston.gov
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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.
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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
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Observed several holes in the basement area. Seal all voids to prevent pest/rodent entry
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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.
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When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
Inspector’s notes
Establishment pickles onion/ fennel . Date marking on fennel 4.12.26. Discontinue contact ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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