Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
1200 Blue Hill Av
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Inspection
1 recorded violation
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Back door wide open. Provide screem to prevent pests from entering.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 19, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
5 recorded violations
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Ensure PIC is on site during hours of operation as we discussed
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Set up accordingly with sanitizer at proper ppm
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 problemsFood-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Resurface any and all cutting board food contact surfaces accordingly [ Clean - Smooth - Durable -Non / Absorbant ]
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 problemsSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
No test strips on site - replace
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 problemsControlling Pests (Pf)
Rodent activity in the area - around the building / trash area - Address
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
5 recorded violations
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Ensure PIC is on site during hours of operation as we discussed
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Set up accordingly with sanitizer at proper ppm
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 problemsFood-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Resurface any and all cutting board food contact surfaces accordingly [ Clean - Smooth - Durable -Non / Absorbant ]
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 problemsSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
No test strips on site - replace
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 problemsControlling Pests (Pf)
Rodent activity in the area - around the building / trash area - Address
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires: 3.27.25
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source
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