Inspection
Sep 8, 2026
9 recorded violations
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed ice scoops stored on the top of ice machine at lower level. Clean properly on clean/sanitized surface.
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.
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Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed wiping cloth 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.
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Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
Inspector’s notes
Several self-serving items observed without cover or sneeze guards (both hot holding and cold holding). Provide.
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.
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Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)
Inspector’s notes
Large amount of prepared food items not date-marked proeprly on several refrigerating units on both levels. 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.
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Manual Warewashing Equipment Heaters and Baskets (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Dish Machine at serving line/coffee station does not display the temperatures. Repair.
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.
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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Exterior and interior of several refriferating units soiled. Clean properly. Several storage shelves at lower level very 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.
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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Low Temp Dish Machine at lower level does not drain properly water back up onto the floor. 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.
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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Large amount of cardboard boxes piled up on the floor at lower level. Remove and clean the area.
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.
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Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor at lower level with water pools in two dufferent areas. Remove and clean properly. Walll near dish machine 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source