Inspection
Jun 5, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 5, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Kis O Yogurt
44 N Beacon St
Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
7 inspectionsInspection
Nov 17, 2025
Report filed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Both food employees are not wearing hair restraints when handling food; provide hair restraints.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
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Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
There are multiple containers in the establishment with foods removed from bulk without name labels; provide name labels on containers with foods removed from bulk.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-305.12-COther
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Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
In the bathroom single use food contact items cups lids are stored in the bathroom exposed to possible contamination. Foods and food contact items should not be stored in bathrooms.
In plain English
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, Nov 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 7, 2025
Passed
9 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-301.15-PFOther
Official wording
Where to Wash (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Staff observed rinsing hands in 3 compartment sink. Retrain staff to wash hands in hand sink with soap.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
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(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC must retrain staff for when and where to wash hands and maintain hand sink with soap and water. Provide receipts for yogurt
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-501.14-PFood temperature
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Cooling (P)
Inspector’s notes
3 covered pots of yogurt in the refrigerator at 100F for unknown time. Disposal order issued. Discarded by PIC
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturecriticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther
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Compliance with Food Law (P)
Inspector’s notes
Milk from local grocery store in refrigerator. Purchase all food products from licensed wholesale purveyors
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PHandwashing
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Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
Inspector’s notes
Staff observed cutting fresh mango without gloves. Discarded by PIC. Review glove use and no bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Leak under sanitizer bay of 3 compartment sink. Repair as needed.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
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Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink without paper towels. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor in front of 3 compartment sink degraded. Replace or repair as needed for smooth non-absorbent surface.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.008/8-201.13-COther
Official wording
When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
Inspector’s notes
Staff unable to explain why yogurt is being heated. Discontinue making yogurt without an approved procedure from the Health Department.
In plain English
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 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 2, 2025
Failed
9 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-301.15-PFOther
Official wording
Where to Wash (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Staff observed rinsing hands in 3 compartment sink. Retrain staff to wash hands in hand sink with soap.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC must retrain staff for when and where to wash hands and maintain hand sink with soap and water. Provide receipts for yogurt
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-501.14-PFood temperature
Official wording
Cooling (P)
Inspector’s notes
3 covered pots of yogurt in the refrigerator at 100F for unknown time. Disposal order issued. Discarded by PIC
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturecriticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther
Official wording
Compliance with Food Law (P)
Inspector’s notes
Milk from local grocery store in refrigerator. Purchase all food products from licensed wholesale purveyors
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PHandwashing
Official wording
Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
Inspector’s notes
Staff observed cutting fresh mango without gloves. Discarded by PIC. Review glove use and no bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Leak under sanitizer bay of 3 compartment sink. Repair as needed.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink without paper towels. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor in front of 3 compartment sink degraded. Replace or repair as needed for smooth non-absorbent surface.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.008/8-201.13-COther
Official wording
When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
Inspector’s notes
Staff unable to explain why yogurt is being heated. Discontinue making yogurt without an approved procedure from the Health Department.
In plain English
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 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 2, 2025
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 2, 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
Oct 3, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 3, 2024 · Original Source