SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
13 inspections
Inspection
May 4, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Water on bathroom floor. Clean and dry floor. Determine source of water- possible leak from mop sink.
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.
Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Expired foods for retail sale in refrigerator and on shelves- hotdogs hummus cheese milk orange juice cereal ramen. Remove expired foods from retail sale shelves. Discard expired foods or hold away from customer areas for credit.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 4, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 27, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Water on bathroom floor. Clean and dry floor. Determine source of water- possible leak from mop sink.
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.
Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Expired foods for retail sale in refrigerator and on shelves- hotdogs hummus cheese milk orange juice cereal ramen. Remove expired foods from retail sale shelves. Discard expired foods or hold away from customer areas for credit.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 27, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 11, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
Low fly activity observed during the inspection *** PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report: inca.prince@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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 26, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Pipe from the 7 door refrigerator unit observed broken and leaking into the storage room. Provide proper 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.
Low fly activity observed during the inspection *** PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report: inca.prince@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.
Multiple house flies observed throughout the establishment. *** PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report: inca.prince@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.
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple house flies observed trapped in the multiple glue traps. Clean to remove.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 16, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Pipe from the 7 door refrigerator unit observed broken and leaking into the storage room. Provide proper 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.
Multiple house flies observed throughout the establishment. *** PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report: inca.prince@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.
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple house flies observed trapped in the multiple glue traps. Clean to remove.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 16, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Threshold wood observed soft and and broken per latested exterminator report possible entry point for pests and rodents. and result in possible additional gnawing. Repair/ seal and patch the area with more resistant material Noted on 5.9.2025
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.
Multiple bags of different flavor of pistachios observed chewed on and with rat bite marks. All affected bags were discard.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Large quantity of bottle of beverages observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/ Elevate
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.
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
Interior of beverage refrigerator unit observed soiled interior of walkin unit observed soiled with loose debris multiple retail shelvings observed dusty with evidence of pest activity . Clean and sanitize all surfaces
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
Stagnant water observed stored on the bathroom floor floor throughout the establishment observed in need of deep cleaning. 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.
Live rat was observed in the bathroom. Provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report to : Inca.Prince@ Boston.Gov Rat droppings observed on the floor in the retail area. Clean and sanitize to remove. *** Daily visit and report from licensed exterminator recommended until issue is resolved.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Facility observed heavily clutter. Clean and organize to remove
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Threshold wood observed soft and and broken per latested exterminator report possible entry point for pests and rodents. and result in possible additional gnawing. Repair/ seal and patch the area with more resistant material Noted on 5.9.2025
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 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bathroom observed heavily soiled and oderous. Clean to remove
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Multiple bags of different flavor of pistachios observed chewed on and with rat bite marks. All affected bags were discard.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Large quantity of bottle of beverages observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/ Elevate
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.
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
Interior of beverage refrigerator unit observed soiled interior of walkin unit observed soiled with loose debris multiple retail shelvings observed dusty with evidence of pest activity . Clean and sanitize all surfaces
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
Stagnant water observed stored on the bathroom floor floor throughout the establishment observed in need of deep cleaning. 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.
Live rat was observed in the bathroom. Provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report to : Inca.Prince@ Boston.Gov Rat droppings observed on the floor in the retail area. Clean and sanitize to remove. *** Daily visit and report from licensed exterminator recommended until issue is resolved.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Facility observed heavily clutter. Clean and organize to remove
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 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bathroom observed heavily soiled and oderous. Clean to remove
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Numerous boxes of cereal and bar cereals observed expired Janurary 2025 for sales. PIC voluntarily removed the items off shelving.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Large quantity of beverage cases and food items observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/ Elevate
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.
Severa refrigeration unit observed without a conspicious thermometer inside. Provide and maintain visible
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
Interior of milk and juice refrigeration unit observed soiled by visible food spills and soils ice cream chest freezer observed wth heavy ice build up. Clean and sanitize 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor insde dry storage area observed soiled by loose debris. 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.
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.
Numerous boxes of cereal and bar cereals observed expired Janurary 2025 for sales. PIC voluntarily removed the items off shelving.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Large quantity of beverage cases and food items observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/ Elevate
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.
Severa refrigeration unit observed without a conspicious thermometer inside. Provide and maintain visible
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
Interior of milk and juice refrigeration unit observed soiled by visible food spills and soils ice cream chest freezer observed wth heavy ice build up. Clean and sanitize 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor insde dry storage area observed soiled by loose debris. 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.
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, Apr 1, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 2, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 2, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 19, 2024
Passed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Large quantity of beverage cases observed stored on the floor. Discontinue
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Interior of ice cream freezer observed with heavy ice build up interior of beverage refrigerator observed visible soiled. 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.
Observed live cat on the premises. Remove. Evidence of rodent activites in the storage area . PIC to provide most current IPM report from a license exterminator.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 12, 2024
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Large quantity of beverage cases observed stored on the floor. Discontinue
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.
Observed live cat on the premises. Remove. Evidence of rodent activites in the storage area . PIC to provide most current IPM report from a license exterminator.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Interior of ice cream freezer observed with heavy ice build up interior of beverage refrigerator observed visible soiled. 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.