Inspection
Apr 21, 2026
12 recorded violations
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
CFPM expired for more than 2 years ago. Provide a current one or enroll to take the exam (evidence of it).
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
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Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Several bulk food storage contianers without labels. Provide.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Several knives stored between three bay sink and the wall. Store properly on clean/sanitized surface after cleaning and sanitizing.
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
Wiping cloths stored wet/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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Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several prepared food items inside the refrigerating units without labels. 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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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Can opener soiled with encrusted food debris. 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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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Interior and exterior of several refrigerating and freezing units at both levels soiled. Clean proeprly.
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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Outside Storage Prohibitions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Loose trash and debris near the grease containers at the rear (outside). Clean properly.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor at lower level soiled. Clean properly. Paint with sealing paint to close gaps.
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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Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No paper towels inside the toilet. Provide.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed roaches in glue traps at the prep area. Provide an IPM report by a licensed 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.
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Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
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, Apr 21, 2026 · Original Source