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17 inspections
Inspection
Sep 24, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Extending until we exterminator reports have been reviewed by Healh Division. Supply exterminator reports for last few visits
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, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 15, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 12, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Extending until we exterminator reports have been reviewed by Healh Division. Supply exterminator reports for last few visits
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 12, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 28, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
1) Multiple dead oriental roaches found in basement area clean to remove 2) Few mouse droppings found at front candy counter 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, May 28, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-202.15-PFOther
Official wording
Package Integrity (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed can goods stored on retail shelves dented at the seals. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure can goods are in good condition while stored for retail
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed black soils on racks inside beverage units. Clean to remove all 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 8, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-202.15-PFOther
Official wording
Package Integrity (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed can goods stored on retail shelves dented at the seals. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure can goods are in good condition while stored for retail
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed black soils on racks inside beverage units. Clean to remove all 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 10, 2025
Passed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed personal items stored in the hand sink.Remove and provide access for hand washing
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Observed large black droppings and large flies in the basement indicating pest activity.Clean with frequency and provide detail IPM report from the license pest technician.
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
Noted a dead rodent in the basement.Remove Noted black large insect in the back room behind the counter.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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted a room in the back of the counter littered with unnecessary items.Clean and discard unnecessary items. Visible dust behind the counter near the outside window.Clean
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
Noted a big hole in the wall near the refrigerator possible pest entry.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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 8, 2025
Temporarily closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed personal items stored in the hand sink.Remove and provide access for hand washing
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Observed large black droppings and large flies in the basement indicating pest activity.Clean with frequency and provide detail IPM report from the license pest technician.
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
Noted a dead rodent in the basement.Remove Noted black large insect in the back room behind the counter.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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted a room in the back of the counter littered with unnecessary items.Clean and discard unnecessary items. Visible dust behind the counter near the outside window.Clean
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
Noted a big hole in the wall near the refrigerator possible pest entry.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.
Observed during the smoke test visible smoke in the restroom in the basement Lateral sewar pipe observed with release of smoke and at the base of the false wall adjacent to the basement stairs. Access and repair all suggestions from the licensed plumber. Non operating toilet. Remove and cap off piping properly to permit access from rodents.
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.
Heavy activity of rat droppings observed on the baseboard around the lateral pipe and the pallet of equipment. 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Heavy rodent activity observed on the toilet fixtures and sink. 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.
Due to smoke test conducted by Boston Water and Sewar possible water line breaks have been identified which could be the result to the significant rodent activity.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Observed during the smoke test visible smoke in the restroom in the basement Lateral sewar pipe observed with release of smoke and at the base of the false wall adjacent to the basement stairs. Access and repair all suggestions from the licensed plumber. Non operating toilet. Remove and cap off piping properly to permit access from rodents.
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.
Observed dead cock roaches upon reinspection. Continue to clean all areas and provide a clean report.
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.
Heavy activity of rat droppings observed on the baseboard around the lateral pipe and the pallet of equipment. 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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed broken tiles in the restroom. Repair. Observed a loose metal covering at the top of the staircare repair. Observed a missing electrical plate in the rear of store on the wall. Replace Observed a hole in the wall 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Heavy rodent activity observed on the toilet fixtures and sink. 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.
Due to smoke test conducted by Boston Water and Sewar possible water line breaks have been identified which could be the result to the significant rodent activity.
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, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 26, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed dead cock roaches upon reinspection. Continue to clean all areas and provide a clean report.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed broken tiles in the restroom. Repair. Observed a loose metal covering at the top of the staircare repair. Observed a missing electrical plate in the rear of store on the wall. Replace Observed a hole in the wall. 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 19, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent droppings on the back stair case leading to the basement. Clean to remove. Provide a detailed IPM Style report via email asap.
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.
Observed live rat activity and heavy rodent droppings. Provide a clean pest control report. PIC states service will be moved to 1x a week to get the problem under control.
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
Observed heavy debris stored in the basement. Remove and clean 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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed opening in the wall. Repair and seal to prevent any access to areas.
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
Observed the restroom heavily soiled. 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.
Observed live rat activity and heavy rodent droppings. Provide a clean pest control report. PIC states service will be moved to 1x a week to get the problem under control.
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
Observed heavy debris stored in the basement. Remove and clean 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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed opening in the wall. Repair and seal to prevent any access to areas.
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
Observed the restroom heavily soiled. 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 4, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 11, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)
Inspector’s notes
Debris stored in the 3 compartment sink. Advised pic that all equipment must be cleaned even if it is not being used. Clean to remove all soils and dc utilizing for storage.
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 evidence of mice activity in the rear of establishment along wall. 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food soils and debris on the shelving unit adjacent from bottled drinks. Clean to remove Heavy debris around the 3 compartment sink. 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 4, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)
Inspector’s notes
Debris stored in the 3 compartment sink. Advised pic that all equipment must be cleaned even if it is not being used. Clean to remove all soils and dc utilizing for storage.
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 evidence of mice activity in the rear of establishment along wall. 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food soils and debris on the shelving unit adjacent from bottled drinks. Clean to remove Heavy debris around the 3 compartment sink. 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.