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11 inspections
Inspection
Nov 12, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent dropping on the shelving floor and inside the boxes where the snacks are being stored. Clean to remove all new and old droppings. PIC was able to provide a pest report from 10/10/25 and did not provide prior or the updated report. Please send over the prior pest report. The pest report that was provided states that you are on a monthly services. Recommend more frequent inspections. Contact the licensed company and provide a detailed IPM report prior to the next inspection. Report needs to be free and clean of rodent activity and catches.
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, Nov 12, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 5, 2025
Hearing scheduled
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled floors under the 3 bay sink and under the shelving. Ensure the floors are being swept and clean to help prevent with rodent activity.
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 rodent dropping on the shelving floor and inside the boxes where the snacks are being stored. Clean to remove all new and old droppings. PIC was able to provide a pest report from 10/10/25 and did not provide prior or the updated report. Please send over the prior pest report. The pest report that was provided states that you are on a monthly services. Recommend more frequent inspections. Contact the licensed company and provide a detailed IPM report prior to the next inspection. Report needs to be free and clean of rodent activity and catches.
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, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 28, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled floors under the 3 bay sink and under the shelving. Ensure the floors are being swept and clean to help prevent with rodent activity.
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 rodent dropping on the shelving floor and inside the boxes where the chips are being stored. Clean to remove all new and old droppings. PIC was able to provide a pest report from 10/10/25. Please send over the prior pest report. The pest report that was provided states that you are on a monthly services. Recommend more frequent inspections. Contact the licensed company and provide a detailed IPM report prior to the next inspection.
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, Oct 28, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 11, 2025
Passed
10 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No vomit & diarhea kit on site. Provide vomit & diarrhea kit. Procedures will be sent to via email. Print out and keep it with the 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.
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple food items that are expired and some food items that were damaged. Remove all expired and damaged food items throughout the store.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed mice dropping and dust on the shelving and can food items. Remove all food items off the shelving and sanitize and clean all food items all shelving. Observed soil on the interior and exterior of the refrigeration units. Clean and sanitize refrigeration units.
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 the front of a mop sink. The mop sink is being used to hold trash and boxes. PIC stated that the mop sink is not working. Remove all items out of the mop sink and repair. Contact a licensed plumber ensure to pull a permit and have the plumber reach out to plumbing inspector for approval.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled floors throughout the store. Bottom shelving needs to be removed and the floor underneath needs and throughout the store need to be cleaned and sanitized. Observed trash boxes and other items being stored in the 3 bay sink and on the floor. Clean and organize and remove all boxes and trash.
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.
PIC stated that there is no light in the basement. Provide lighting in the basement.
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 rodent droppings on the windowsill floor shelving inside the chip holders and food items throughout the store. Observed bags of chips that have been chewed through. Remove all chips that have been damaged. Observed drain flies inside the 3 bay sink. Remove Contact a licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. Spoke to the owner on the phone and asked him to send over the most recent pest report. Observed a strong urine smell throughout the store. Remove smell
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 trash and leaves on the ground out back. Clean grounds and remove trash any unnessary items and remove all the weeds leaves and branches.
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 soiled hand sink toilet floors and walls in the bathroom. Clean and sanitze bathroom.
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, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 3, 2025
Voluntarily closed
10 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No vomit & diarhea kit on site. Provide vomit & diarrhea kit. Procedures will be sent to via email. Print out and keep it with the 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.
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple food items that are expired and some food items that were damaged. Remove all expired and damaged food items throughout the store.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed mice dropping and dust on the shelving and can food items. Remove all food items off the shelving and sanitize and clean all food items all shelving. Observed soil on the interior and exterior of the refrigeration units. Clean and sanitize refrigeration units.
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 the front of a mop sink. The mop sink is being used to hold trash and boxes. PIC stated that the mop sink is not working. Remove all items out of the mop sink and repair. Contact a licensed plumber ensure to pull a permit and have the plumber reach out to plumbing inspector for approval.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled floors throughout the store. Bottom shelving needs to be removed and the floor underneath needs and throughout the store need to be cleaned and sanitized. Observed trash boxes and other items being stored in the 3 bay sink and on the floor. Clean and organize and remove all boxes and trash.
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.
PIC stated that there is no light in the basement. Provide lighting in the basement.
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 rodent droppings on the windowsill floor shelving inside the chip holders and food items throughout the store. Observed bags of chips that have been chewed through. Remove all chips that have been damaged. Observed drain flies inside the 3 bay sink. Remove Contact a licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. Spoke to the owner on the phone and asked him to send over the most recent pest report. Observed a strong urine smell throughout the store. Remove smell
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 trash and leaves on the ground out back. Clean grounds and remove trash any unnessary items and remove all the weeds leaves and branches.
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 soiled hand sink toilet floors and walls in the bathroom. Clean and sanitze bathroom.
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, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 21, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed debris and soiled floors under the bread shelving. Clean floors to remove debris.
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.
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a dead mouse in the basement. Clean to remove dead mouse. PIC stated that the exterminator was due to come out today. Provide detailed pest report for the inspection scheduled for 1/20/25
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 piping in the basement without caps. Provide capping on all open pipes. Provide lighting in the basement. Observed holes in the basement floor along the foundation wall in the far left hand side. 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, Jan 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 13, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy soil inside all the refrigeration units. Clean and sanitize inside all refrigeration units. Observed heavy soil on the outside of the refrigeration glass doors. Clean glass to remove soil. Observed heavy soil inside/outside the ice cooler. Clean to remove debis.
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 a leaky faucet at the 3 bay sink. Repair faucet.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed debris and soiled floors under the bread shelving. Clean floors to remove debris.
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.
Evidence of mice droppings on the floor located under the dog food and under the front window. All evidence of rodent droppings need to be removed and the floors need to be sanitized and cleaned. Update the extemination report for the basement 1st floor including the ceiling tiles. Provide detailed IPM report for the next inspection.
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
Observed a dead mouse in the basement. Clean to remove dead mouse. PIC stated that the exterminator was due to come out today. Provide detailed pest report for the inspection scheduled for 1/20/25
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 piping in the basement without caps. Provide capping on all open pipes. Provide lighting in the basement. Observed holes in the basement floor along the foundation wall in the far left hand side. 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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple boxes being stored on the floor and under the shelvings. Provide proper storage at least 6 inches off the floor.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy soil inside all the refrigeration units. Clean and sanitize inside all refrigeration units. Observed heavy soil on the outside of the refrigeration glass doors. Clean glass to remove soil. Observed heavy soil inside/outside the ice cooler. Clean to remove debis.
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 a leaky faucet at the 3 bay sink. Repair faucet.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed debris on the baement floor. Organize and sweep floor to remove debris on the basement floor.
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.
Evidence of mice droppings on the floor located under the dog food and under the front window. All evidence of rodent droppings need to be removed and the floors need to be sanitized and cleaned. Update the extemination report for the basement 1st floor including the ceiling tiles. Provide detailed IPM report for the next inspection.
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 piping in the basement without caps. Provide capping on all open pipes. Provide lighting in the basement. Observed holes in the basement floor along the foundation wall in the far left hand side. 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, Jan 6, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2025
Failed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple boxes being stored on the floor and under the shelvings. Provide proper storage at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed chips being stored in cardboard boxes. Remove all cardboard boxes.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed cat food and debris inside the mop sink. Clean and sanitize mop sink. Observed heavy soil inside all the refrigeration units. Clean and sanitize inside all refrigeration units. Observed heavy soil on the outside of the refrigeration glass doors. Clean glass to remove soil.
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 a leaky faucet at the 3 bay sink. Repair faucet.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed trash and debris on the floor and under the shelving throughout the store. Sweep to remove trash/ debris and sanitize floors. Observed cat throw up on the floor. Clean to remove. Observed clutter under the 3 bay sink area. Clean and organize.
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.
Evidence of mice droppings on the floor located in the right hand corner of the store along the windowsill inside the chip cardboard boxes on the dog food shelving evidence of open dog food bags. Spoke to the owner Alan on the phone and he stated he would email over the most recent extermination report. Asked the PIC if they had a basement he stated that they did but the coffin cooler was ontop of the hatch door leading to the basement. At the re inspection I will need access to the basement. All evidence of rodent droppings need to be removed and the floors need to be sanitized and cleaned. Contact a licensed exterminator and provide a detail IPM 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 17, 2024
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed debis outside around the trash area. Clean to remove all debis.
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.