Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor drain cover damaged 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Exhausthood sticker expired service by licesne hood cleaner and provide current sticker.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor drain damaged 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Exhausthood sticker expired service by licesne hood cleaner and provide current sticker.
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, May 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 22, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.110-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple boxes being stored on the ledge in back of the dumpster. Clean and organize trash area. Remove all boxes.
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.
Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed grout in between the tiles missing throughout the kitchen. Provide grout where needed to prevent stagnant water on the floor. Observed a broken tile in front of the mop closet. Repair tile. At the time of the re inspection 90% of the tiles were sealed. Ensure all spaces cracks have been sealed and repaired.
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 mops being stored on the floor in the mop closet. Provide proper storage of the mop off the floor. At the time of the re inspection the mop organizer was delivered. Install mop organizer on the wall to ensure all mops are not being stored on the floor. Mop organizer has still not been installed.
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 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 12, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.110-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple boxes being stored on the ledge in back of the dumpster. Clean and organize trash area. Remove all boxes.
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.
Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed grout in between the tiles missing throughout the kitchen. Provide grout where needed to prevent stagnant water on the floor. Observed a broken tile in front of the mop closet. Repair tile. At the time of the re inspection 90% of the tiles were sealed. Ensure all spaces cracks have been sealed and repaired.
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 mops being stored on the floor in the mop closet. Provide proper storage of the mop off the floor. At the time of the re inspection the mop organizer was delivered. Install mop organizer on the wall to ensure all mops are not being stored on the floor. Mop organizer has still not been installed.
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 12, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 19, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy grease on the hood filters light shields. Clean to remove heavy grease build up. Hood expires at the end of Aug. Observed heavy grease build up on the air gap under the prep sink. Clean air gap to remove heavy grease build up. Ensure staff is properly trained on the use of the prep sink. Discontinue pouring grease and cleaning pots in the prep sink. Observed disorganize and soiled mopcloset. Clean and sanitize mop closet.
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.
Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed grout in between the tiles missing throughout the kitchen. Provide grout where needed to prevent stagnant water on the floor. Observed a broken tile in front of the mop closet. Repair tile.
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 multiple stained ceiling tiles with food debris. Clean or replace to provide clean ceiling tiles.
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 one light blub not working. Replace light bulb under hood.
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 mops being stored on the floor in the mop closet. Provide proper storage of the mop off the floor. At the time of the re inspection the mop organizer was delivered. Install mop organizer on the wall to ensure all mops are not being stored on the floor.
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, Aug 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 15, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
13 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC was not able to find the 2 vomit & diarrhea kits that were purchased a few months back. Provide vomit & diarrhea kit and place where staff can find.
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.
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple food items being not properly stored on the shelving in the refrigeration unit. Photos taken. Ensure staff is trained properly on where to store foods on the shelf. Observed eggs being stored on the middle shelf raw fish in water with no cover being stored over plantains that are not covered. Raw hamburger in a stainless bowl not covered with another stainless container sitting on top of the raw hamburger. All food items need to be stored in food grade containers with lids and properly stored on the proper shelving.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no sanitizer bucket with sanitizer or wiping clothes being used. Provide sanitizer buckets sanitizer and wiping cloths.
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 meat and chicken on the steam table at 58F. Ensure staff is properly trained on reheating food items to 165F on the stove and then placed on the steam table and being held at 135F or above. Staff removed food and discarded the food.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed cole slaw being stored on the counter at 62F. Staff placed the cole slaw back into the refrigeration unit. Ensure staff is properly trained on cold holding. 41F or below.
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.
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed meat and chicken on the steam table at 58F. Food items were removed and discarded. Ensure staff is properly trained on hot holding 135F or above.
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 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No detergent available at the 3 bay sink. Spoke to the PIC on the phone she was heading to restaurant depot and will send a photo when she gets back to the establishment. Provide commerical grade detergent.
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
Observed heavy grease on the hood filters light shields. Clean to remove heavy grease build up. Hood expires at the end of Aug. Observed heavy grease build up on the air gap under the prep sink. Clean air gap to remove heavy grease build up. Ensure staff is properly trained on the use of the prep sink. Discontinue pouring grease and cleaning pots in the prep sink. Observed disorganize and soiled mopcloset. Clean and sanitize mop closet.
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 multiple stained ceiling tiles with food debris. Clean or replace to provide clean ceiling tiles.
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.
No hand soap at the hand sink near the front counter. Provide hand soap at the sink at all time.
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.
No hand signage at the hand sinks. Provide proper signage at the hand sinks.
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 one light blub not working. Replace light bulb under hood.
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 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 14, 2025
Failed
13 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC was not able to find the 2 vomit & diarrhea kits that were purchased a few months back. Provide vomit & diarrhea kit and place where staff can find.
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.
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple food items being not properly stored on the shelving in the refrigeration unit. Photos taken. Ensure staff is trained properly on where to store foods on the shelf. Observed eggs being stored on the middle shelf raw fish in water with no cover being stored over plantains that are not covered. Raw hamburger in a stainless bowl not covered with another stainless container sitting on top of the raw hamburger. All food items need to be stored in food grade containers with lids and properly stored on the proper shelving.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no sanitizer bucket with sanitizer or wiping clothes being used. Provide sanitizer buckets sanitizer and wiping cloths.
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 meat and chicken on the steam table at 58F. Ensure staff is properly trained on reheating food items to 165F on the stove and then placed on the steam table and being held at 135F or above. Staff removed food and discarded the food.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed cole slaw being stored on the counter at 62F. Staff placed the cole slaw back into the refrigeration unit. Ensure staff is properly trained on cold holding. 41F or below.
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.
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed meat and chicken on the steam table at 58F. Food items were removed and discarded. Ensure staff is properly trained on hot holding 135F or above.
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 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No detergent available at the 3 bay sink. Spoke to the PIC on the phone she was heading to restaurant depot and will send a photo when she gets back to the establishment. Provide commerical grade detergent.
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
Observed heavy grease on the hood filters light shields. Clean to remove heavy grease build up. Hood expires at the end of Aug. Observed heavy grease build up on the air gap under the prep sink. Clean air gap to remove heavy grease build up. Ensure staff is properly trained on the use of the prep sink. Discontinue pouring grease and cleaning pots in the prep sink. Observed disorganize and soiled mopcloset. Clean and sanitize mop closet.
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 multiple stained ceiling tiles with food debris. Clean or replace to provide clean ceiling tiles.
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.
No hand soap at the hand sink near the front counter. Provide hand soap at the sink at all time.
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.
No hand signage at the hand sinks. Provide proper signage at the hand sinks.
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 one light blub not working. Replace light bulb under hood.
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 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 26, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-403.11-PFood temperature
Official wording
Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Temperature of the turkey being held on the steam table was 122F. PIC stated they were heating it up. Ensure that staff is trained on reheating food items to 165F before placing on the steam table at 135F or above. PIC removed the turkey and reheated it to 165F at the time of the 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-301.13-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Drain boards (C)
Inspector’s notes
No drying racks available. Provide drying racks.
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.
minorCode 590.005/5-501.114-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Using Drain Plugs (C)
Inspector’s notes
No drain plugs available for the 3 bay sink. Provide drain plugs.
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, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 19, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-403.11-PFood temperature
Official wording
Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Temperature of the turkey being held on the steam table was 122F. PIC stated they were heating it up. Ensure that staff is trained on reheating food items to 165F before placing on the steam table at 135F or above. PIC removed the turkey and reheated it to 165F at the time of the 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-301.13-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Drain boards (C)
Inspector’s notes
No drying racks available. Provide drying racks.
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.
minorCode 590.005/5-501.114-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Using Drain Plugs (C)
Inspector’s notes
No drain plugs available for the 3 bay sink. Provide drain plugs.
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, Feb 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 1, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No certifications are posted. Post all certificates on the wall. PIC was able to provide Health Permit Site Cleanliness Allergy verbiage. Ensure that all certification are posted for the re inspection. CFPM and Allergen awareness certificates will need to be updated if they are expired.
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
Hood has a heavy grease build up. Clean to remove grease. Hood sticker expires at the end of September.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy grease build up on the kitchen ceilling. Clean to remove heavy grease build up.
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, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 13, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No certifications are posted. Post all certificates on the wall. PIC was able to provide Health Permit Site Cleanliness Allergy verbiage. Ensure that all certification are posted for the re inspection. CFPM and Allergen awareness certificates will need to be updated if they are expired.
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
Hood has a heavy grease build up. Clean to remove grease. Hood sticker expires at the end of September.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy grease build up on the kitchen ceilling. Clean to remove heavy grease build up.
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, Sep 13, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 24, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sink in direct to waste. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed. Contact a licensed plumber to repair. 6/3/24- Photo taken today. Waiting on the licensed plumber report/invoice.
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, Jun 24, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 3, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood vent is visibly soiled and the hood sticker is expired April 2024. Clean to remove all grease build up on the hood on the back splash behind all the stoves. Contact licensed company to come out and inspect the hood. Sticker needs to be updated. 5/23/24- PIC stated the hood company is schedule to come out on Sunday 5/
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.
No hand wash signage at the hand sink behind the front counter. Provide proper signage. 5/23/24- PIC stated he was painting and would have signage up in a few days. PIC made a sign and posted while re inspection was being conducted.
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.
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sink in direct to waste. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed. Contact a licensed plumber to repair. 6/3/24- Photo taken today. Waiting on the licensed plumber report/invoice.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood vent is visibly soiled and the hood sticker is expired April 2024. Clean to remove all grease build up on the hood on the back splash behind all the stoves. Contact licensed company to come out and inspect the hood. Sticker needs to be updated. 5/23/24- PIC stated the hood company is schedule to come out on Sunday 5/
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sink in direct to waste. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed. Contact a licensed plumber to repair.
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.
No hand wash signage at the hand sink behind the front counter. Provide proper signage. 5/23/24- PIC stated he was painting and would have signage up in a few days. PIC made a sign and posted while re inspection was being conducted.
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.
Temperature Measuring Devices Ambient Air and Water-Accuracy (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No thermometer onsite. Provide a food thermometer.
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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No test kit available for the 3 bay sink. Provide test kit.
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.
Prep sink is not plumbed properly. Contact a licensed plumber to repair. 5/23/24- Handsink at the front counter is not properly plumbed. Handsink is plumbed with PBC piping. Contact a licensed plumber to repair hand sink with commerical grade plumbing materials.
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.
Temperature Measuring Devices Ambient Air and Water-Accuracy (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No thermometer onsite. Provide a food thermometer.
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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No test kit available for the 3 bay sink. Provide test kit.
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
Hood vent is visibly soiled and the hood sticker is expired April 2024. Clean to remove all grease build up on the hood on the back splash behind all the stoves. Contact licensed company to come out and inspect the hood. Sticker needs to be updated.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sink in direct to waste. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed. Contact a licensed plumber to repair.
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.
Prep sink is not plumbed properly. Contact a licensed plumber to 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.
No hand wash signage at the hand sink behind the front counter. Provide proper signage.
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.