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The full inspection history
11 inspections
Inspection
Sep 22, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
There is no prep sink on site nor is there sufficient space to install one per the assessment of the Health Inspector. Please fill out the attached Request for Variance form and return to the Health Division regarding a prep sink and follow the prescribed standard operating procedures that will be provided.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
The screen door at the rear entrance is damaged; repair or replace.
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, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 13, 2026
Passed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed utensils stored in 55F-60F water and deli cups used to portion foods from bulk; store utensils on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water and use utensils with handles to prevent contamination from hands.
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.
No food thermometer was able to be provided during inspection from the establishment; provide a thin metal stemmed thermometer suitable for measuring the internal temperatures of foods. The person in charge ordered a food thermometer from an online retailer during inspection.
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
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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
The interior of the fryer cabinets are heavily encrusted in grease and soils; clean and sanitize of grease and soils.
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
The hood cleaning company is not on the registered hood cleaner companies list; have your hood inspected by an approved cleaner from the Boston Fire Department list.
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, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 7, 2026
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed utensils stored in 55F-60F water and deli cups used to portion foods from bulk; store utensils on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water and use utensils with handles to prevent contamination from hands.
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.
No food thermometer was able to be provided during inspection from the establishment; provide a thin metal stemmed thermometer suitable for measuring the internal temperatures of foods. The person in charge ordered a food thermometer from an online retailer during inspection.
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
The interior of the fryer cabinets are heavily encrusted in grease and soils; clean and sanitize of grease and soils.
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
The hood cleaning company is not on the registered hood cleaner companies list; have your hood inspected by an approved cleaner from the Boston Fire Department list.
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, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 16, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 22, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Aluminum foil used to line shelves. Discard foil. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.
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, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 28, 2024
Passed
7 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Raw beef and chicken stored over prodcue in walk-in refrigerator. Store raw meat below vegetables and ready to eat foods. Correced on site. Organize refrigerator to keep all meat on one shelf and produce on a different shelf.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soiled cardboard lining shelves. Discard cardboard and discontinue using to line shelves. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
3 compartment sink not set up for cleaning and sanitizing while in service. Provide drain covers and retrain staff to set up sink for wash rinse 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.
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
Covers of bulk food containers with soils and debris. Maintain bulk storage containers clean to prevent contamination
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
Floor under shelves cookline and 3 compartment sink with soils and debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
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.
Back screen door does not close completely. Door sweep damaged. Replace door sweep. Ensure door closes completely to prevent pests from entering kitchen.
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, Jun 28, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 21, 2024
Failed
7 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Raw beef and chicken stored over prodcue in walk-in refrigerator. Store raw meat below vegetables and ready to eat foods. Correced on site. Organize refrigerator to keep all meat on one shelf and produce on a different shelf.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soiled cardboard lining shelves. Discard cardboard and discontinue using to line shelves. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.
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.
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
Covers of bulk food containers with soils and debris. Maintain bulk storage containers clean to prevent contamination
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
3 compartment sink not set up for cleaning and sanitizing while in service. Provide drain covers and retrain staff to set up sink for wash rinse 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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor under shelves cookline and 3 compartment sink with soils and debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
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.
Back screen door does not close completely. Door sweep damaged. Replace door sweep. Ensure door closes completely to prevent pests from entering kitchen.
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, Jun 21, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 10, 2024
Passed
4 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Containers of raw meat stored above produce and ready to eat foods. Packages of pork and beef stored together. Old chicken boxes used for storage. Store raw meats below produce and ready to eat foods. Store raw meats separately by species. Discard old chicken boxes and do not use them for storage. Assume chicken boxes are contaminated. Corrected on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Cardboard lining walk-in refrigerator floor. Discard cardboard. Resurface floor as needed to be smooth cleanable durable and non-absorbent.
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, Jan 10, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Containers of raw meat stored above produce and ready to eat foods. Packages of pork and beef stored together. Old chicken boxes used for storage. Store raw meats below produce and ready to eat foods. Store raw meats separately by species. Discard old chicken boxes and do not use them for storage. Assume chicken boxes are contaminated. Corrected on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Cardboard lining walk-in refrigerator floor. Discard cardboard. Resurface floor as needed to be smooth cleanable durable and non-absorbent.
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.