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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Hey Tea

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Last inspected May 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Inspection

May 18, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Wiping cloths stored wet on the counter. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No sanitizing test strips on site. Provide.

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 problems
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No paper towels at toilet and one of the handsinks in prep area. Provide.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 18, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 11, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Wiping cloths stored wet on the counter. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No sanitizing test strips on site. Provide.

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 problems
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No paper towels at toilet and one of the handsinks in prep area. Provide.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 11, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 29, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Per the person in charge this location does not have any procedures or a kit to address a vomit or diarrhea event; provide.

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 problems
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

On the production line mango ube at 47F coconut mix in blender jars 60F grapefruit pulp 57F coconut in metal canisters 51F. There are a few reasons for these items to be outside of proper cold holding temperatures; one is that the staff is preparing the foods and then putting them directly from ambient into the cold holding units and not cooling them properly to 41F beforehand; the second is items on the counter are being held in ice baths that are too small don't have enough ice or the ice has melted. All the items per the person in charge had been prepared around 11am and were taken out of service after the observation and put into active cooling to get down to 41F. Train staff to properly cool foods before placing them into cold holding units and have larger vessels with more ice if not using active cold holding units for items on the counter.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther

Official wording

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Trash and reclycing bins outside are uncovered with their lids being pinned between the wall of a building and the receptacle unit; doors of recepatcles must be closed at all times unless in active use.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 21, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Per the person in charge this location does not have any procedures or a kit to address a vomit or diarrhea event; provide.

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 problems
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

On the production line mango ube at 47F coconut mix in blender jars 60F grapefruit pulp 57F coconut in metal canisters 51F. There are a few reasons for these items to be outside of proper cold holding temperatures; one is that the staff is preparing the foods and then putting them directly from ambient into the cold holding units and not cooling them properly to 41F beforehand; the second is items on the counter are being held in ice baths that are too small don't have enough ice or the ice has melted. All the items per the person in charge had been prepared around 11am and were taken out of service after the observation and put into active cooling to get down to 41F. Train staff to properly cool foods before placing them into cold holding units and have larger vessels with more ice if not using active cold holding units for items on the counter.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther

Official wording

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Trash and reclycing bins outside are uncovered with their lids being pinned between the wall of a building and the receptacle unit; doors of recepatcles must be closed at all times unless in active use.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 28, 2025

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Excessive amounts of products in the lower storage and in the walkin freezer in the lower level. Products and boxes stored directly on the floor in both areas Products shall be stored a minimum of 6" off the floor allowing for cleaning below

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther

Official wording

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dumpsters behind the establishmnet are overfilled and the lids are open Establishment may need more frequent trash/ recycle pick up

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Grounds around dumpsters with soils and debris- Clean with proper frequency

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 28, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 17, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Excessive amounts of products in the lower storage and in the walkin freezer in the lower level. Products and boxes stored directly on the floor in both areas Products shall be stored a minimum of 6" off the floor allowing for cleaning below

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther

Official wording

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dumpsters behind the establishmnet are overfilled and the lids are open Establishment may need more frequent trash/ recycle pick up

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Grounds around dumpsters with soils and debris- Clean with proper frequency

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 17, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 17, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 17, 2025 · Original Source

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