Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
15 inspections
Inspection
Aug 26, 2026
Passed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Fire in the establishment(2nd wok station) Chemical fire extinguisher discharge(powder). No power loss/no ansul discharge Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. Fire alarm was activated(must be reset prior to re-opening w/ISD Building approval) Provide fire panel repair/reset documentation PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect the affected locations(staff OK to clean per Dan P) be re-inspected by building & health for approval to re-open.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple food items exposed fire extinguisher discharge from the resulting 2nd wok station fire. Items were discarded prior to my arrival denatured 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.
Clean the hood filters to remove evidence of fire extinguisher discharge.
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
Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment.counters.tables wares ect... be re-inspected for approval to re-open.
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
Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(fire at the 2nd wok station fire extinguisher discharge)
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Replace/recharge the used fire extinguishers.
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 26, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 25, 2026
Voluntarily closed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Fire in the establishment(2nd wok station) Chemical fire extinguisher discharge(powder). No power loss/no ansul discharge Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. Fire alarm was activated(must be reset prior to re-opening w/ISD Building approval) Provide fire panel repair/reset documentation PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect the affected locations(staff OK to clean per Dan P) be re-inspected by building & health for approval to re-open.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple food items exposed fire extinguisher discharge from the resulting 2nd wok station fire. Items were discarded prior to my arrival denatured 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.
Clean the hood filters to remove evidence of fire extinguisher discharge.
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
Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment.counters.tables wares ect... be re-inspected for approval to re-open.
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
Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(fire at the 2nd wok station fire extinguisher discharge)
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Replace/recharge the used fire extinguishers.
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 25, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 4, 2026
Passed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Handsink at cooking line leaking from the bottom pipe. 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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Several wiping cloths stored wet 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 prep food items 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Several utility pipes and counters at the cooking line soiled and covered with foil. Remove foil and clean 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 28, 2026
Failed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Several wiping cloths stored wet 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 prep food items 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.
Handsink at cooking line leaking from the bottom pipe. 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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Several utility pipes and counters at the cooking line soiled and covered with foil. Remove foil and clean 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor under and aorund cooking line soiled. Floor under dish machine soiled. 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 18, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
10 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed boxes with food products on the floor inside the walk-in unit and at the lower level. Elevate properly. Observed raw meat boxes stored on the shelf above vegetables at the walk-in unit. Separate properly.
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several prepared food products in the walk-in unit and other refrigerating 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.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed knives stored soiled on the magnetic strips. Clean and sanitize before storing away.
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Exterior of equipment at the cooking line utility pipes soiled. Clean 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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hansinks near cooking line- One used to store soiled containers on top. The other blocked with a mobile cart with food products in it. Keep accessible all the time amd use for handwashing only.
In plain English
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.
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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor under and aorund cooking line soiled. Floor under dish machine soiled. 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.
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. Large amount of grease build up on the hood vents and utility pipes. 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 18, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 11, 2026
Failed
10 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed boxes with food products on the floor inside the walk-in unit and at the lower level. Elevate properly. Observed raw meat boxes stored on the shelf above vegetables at the walk-in unit. Separate properly.
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several prepared food products in the walk-in unit and other refrigerating 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.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed knives stored soiled on the magnetic strips. Clean and sanitize before storing away.
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Exterior of equipment at the cooking line utility pipes fryolators all with large grease build up. Clean properly to remove. Interior of handsink at the cooking line very soiled. Severage storage shelves throughout the establishment soiled. Top of dish machine soiled. Some large pots with encrusted grease and food debris at cooking line--- 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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hansinks near cooking line- One used to store soiled containers on top. The other blocked with a mobile cart with food products in it. Keep accessible all the time amd use for handwashing only.
In plain English
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.
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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor under and aorund cooking line soiled. Floor under dish machine soiled. 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.
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. Large amount of grease build up on the hood vents and utility pipes. 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 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 19, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
The designated person in charge was not able to take active managerial control of restaurant during inspection. Multiple priority and priority foundation violations were found and no corrective action was taken by restaurant staff the health inspector needed to take active managerial control to correct violations. Provide a designated person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization and that can take active managerial control.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Stair treads on stairs leading to basement are damaged; tiles in basement are damaged and or chipped; repair or replace treads and tiles in basement.
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, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 5, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
16 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Procedure (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed the designated person in charge wash their hands without using any hand soap and observed the same person wash their hands while wearing disposable gloves twice. Food employees must follow proper handwashing technique; please review handwashing procedures with staff.
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.
The designated person in charge was not able to take active managerial control of restaurant during inspection. Multiple priority and priority foundation violations were found and no corrective action was taken by restaurant staff the health inspector needed to take active managerial control to correct violations. Provide a designated person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization and that can take active managerial control.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
In a two door refigerator on the first floor and in the walk in refgirerator in the basement raw meats are stored directly above RTE foods; health inspector instructed staff on proper hierachy and had them fix on site. Store raw proteins below RTE foods and foods that will not be cooked.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple containers with in use utensils and ambient temperature water; utensils should be stored on a clean sanitized surface in water 135F or above or in cool running water.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Establishment does not have chlorine test strips for their low temperature warewashing machine only quats test strips; provide test strips for sanitizer establishment is using; the health inspector left some test strips for location to use until they purchase their own.
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 and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
At the low temperature warewashing machine sanitizer tested 0ppm after four attempts; an emergency service call was placed and staff set up the three compartment sink with chlorine that tested at 100ppm. Sanitizer at warewashing machine should test at required ppm per manafacturer instructions.
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 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Excessive grease on floors under cookline; clean and sanitize.
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 590.004/4-901.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
In the basement the only handwashing sink is blocked by a table laden with equipment that is not moveable and an employee states they use the two bay prep sink to wash hands due to the hand sink being inaccessible; hand sinks must be accessible at all times.
In plain English
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.
There are no drain plugs for the three compartment sink; provide.
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.
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.
Upon reinspection Provide IPM pest report to damien.yee@boston.gov
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
Stair treads on stairs leading to basement are damaged; tiles in basement are damaged and or chipped; repair or replace treads and tiles in basement.
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
Baffles above cookline are heavily soiled with grease; clean and sanitze regularily.
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, Dec 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 2, 2025
Failed
16 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Procedure (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed the designated person in charge wash their hands without using any hand soap and observed the same person wash their hands while wearing disposable gloves twice. Food employees must follow proper handwashing technique; please review handwashing procedures with staff.
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.
The designated person in charge was not able to take active managerial control of restaurant during inspection. Multiple priority and priority foundation violations were found and no corrective action was taken by restaurant staff the health inspector needed to take active managerial control to correct violations. Provide a designated person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization and that can take active managerial control.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
In a two door refigerator on the first floor and in the walk in refgirerator in the basement raw meats are stored directly above RTE foods; health inspector instructed staff on proper hierachy and had them fix on site. Store raw proteins below RTE foods and foods that will not be cooked.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple containers with in use utensils and ambient temperature water; utensils should be stored on a clean sanitized surface in water 135F or above or in cool running water.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Establishment does not have chlorine test strips for their low temperature warewashing machine only quats test strips; provide test strips for sanitizer establishment is using; the health inspector left some test strips for location to use until they purchase their own.
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 and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
At the low temperature warewashing machine sanitizer tested 0ppm after four attempts; an emergency service call was placed and staff set up the three compartment sink with chlorine that tested at 100ppm. Sanitizer at warewashing machine should test at required ppm per manafacturer instructions.
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 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Excessive grease on floors under cookline; clean and sanitize.
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 590.004/4-901.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
In the basement the only handwashing sink is blocked by a table laden with equipment that is not moveable and an employee states they use the two bay prep sink to wash hands due to the hand sink being inaccessible; hand sinks must be accessible at all times.
In plain English
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.
There are no drain plugs for the three compartment sink; provide.
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.
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.
In the basement in the hallway with the employee lockers excessive rodent droppings observed on the floor; clean and sanitize the area of droppings and provide IPM pest report to damien.yee@boston.gov
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
Stair treads on stairs leading to basement are damaged; tiles in basement are damaged and or chipped; repair or replace treads and tiles in basement.
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
Baffles above cookline are heavily soiled with grease; clean and sanitze regularily.
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, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 8, 2025
Passed
10 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature
Official wording
Thawing (C)
Inspector’s notes
Poultry in standing water in prep sink . COS.
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 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Procedure (P)
Inspector’s notes
No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff.
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.
Cooked pork in deep bus bucket 83F. Made within the hour. Insructed the PIC to place under refrigeration to cool by increasing the surface area. Implement cooling process when cooked food reach 135F. COS.
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous bags and containers of prepared foods in walkin cooler not date marked or labeled. 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.
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)
Inspector’s notes
Plastic shopping bags being used to store foods in freezers. Food grade materials only.
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
Heavy grease soils and food debri on floors under cookline. 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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Cookline handsink with container in sink basement prep sink with utensils in sink. Corrected on site.
In plain English
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 5, 2025
Failed
10 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Procedure (P)
Inspector’s notes
No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff.
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 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.
Cooked pork in deep bus bucket 83F. Made within the hour. Insructed the PIC to place under refrigeration to cool by increasing the surface area. Implement cooling process when cooked food reach 135F. COS.
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous bags and containers of prepared foods in walkin cooler not date marked or labeled. 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.
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)
Inspector’s notes
Plastic shopping bags being used to store foods in freezers. Food grade materials only.
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
Heavy grease soils and food debri on floors under cookline. 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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Cookline handsink with container in sink basement prep sink with utensils in sink. Corrected on site.
In plain English
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous cut vegetables on counter in ambient air at 50F Rice stored on counter at 45F All products shall be held at 41F or below Returned to refrigeration at 38F
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.
Observedan employee handling vegetables while cutting with bare hands- Corrected at the time of the inspection
In plain English
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Heavy grease buildup on hood vents and along the wall under the cookline- Clean all areas 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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous cut vegetables on counter in ambient air at 50F Rice stored on counter at 45F All products shall be held at 41F or below Returned to refrigeration at 38F
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.
Observedan employee handling vegetables while cutting with bare hands- Corrected at the time of the inspection
In plain English
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Heavy grease buildup on hood vents and along the wall under the cookline- Clean all areas 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.