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The full inspection history
12 inspections
Inspection
Oct 8, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests
Official wording
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple glue traps throughout the facility observed with multiples dead cockroaches trapped. (corrected prior to 9.24.25) Dead mouse observed on the floor storage room. (9.24.25) PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to inca.prince@boston.gov
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
2 Ceiling tiles observed missing in the storage room. 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
Numerous buckets of foods/ vegetable observed stored on the floor inside walkins (cooler / freezer). Discontinue/Elevate
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.
Observed condiments and food items stored in trash barrells. Discontinue and provide NSF standard containers.
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Larged quantity of cooked and prepped foods stored in various refrigeration units observed without date marking. Provide made/discard to all cooked and prepped foods before storing. Per PIC foods were prepped less than 24hrs ago
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.
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.
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
Exterior of rice cooker interior/ exterior/backsplash of 2 bay sink cookline interior both walk in and walking shelvings in between equipments exterior of multiple sauce buckets observed visible soiled. Clean and sanitize 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-901.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple wiping cloths observed air drying on equipments.Discontinue and air dry appropriate.
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.
Kitchen main handsink observed dispensing cold water only. Hot water was turned off on the handsink. Keep hot water on at all time to be able to wash hands at 100F minimum. Corrected on s
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen main handsink observed blocked by bucket inside and equipment in front. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time to prevent contamiation by hands. (cos)
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.
Kitchen main handsink observed without functional hand soap. Provide and maintain accesible to prevent contamination by hands. Corrected on site. Additional hand sink by staff observed during the walkthrough
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.
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple glue traps throughout the facility observed with multiples dead cockroaches trapped. PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to inca.prince@boston.gov
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 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 28, 2025
Passed
17 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple staff working with RTE foods observed without proper hair restraint. Provide and maintain (corrected on site)
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.
Person in charge to train staff on cleaning frequency CFPM to retrain all staff on all violations noted. PIC to post current Allergen Certificate PIC to post current Common Victualer License PIC to post current Certificate of Inspection
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Box of hard shelled eggs observed stored above RTE foods. Discontinue and keep raw and cooked products separated from each other to prevent cross contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Rice dispensing utensils observed stored in stagnant water. Discontinue (corrected on site) Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths left out on cutting boards and on top of equipments . Discontinue and store in sanitizer solution when not in use
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Large quantity of buckets containers and boxes of food stored on walk in floor. Discontinue/ Elevate at least 6"
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.
Multiple employee belongins observed stored on top of dry goods and shelvings storing foods. Discontinue.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Bucket of raw chicken wings observed stored at room temperature 46-47F per PIC staff had just finish cleaning the chicken. Chicken was placed in the walking unit.
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Large quantity of foods prepped the night before and this morning observed witthout date marking. Provide made/discard date marking.
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.
Hood system observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expires : 3.30.25
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.
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
Multiple food and non food contact surfaces observed soiled from both sigh and touch . Clean and sanitize to remove soils from: interior of prep sink all condiment holders shelving in walkin exteriors / interiors / gaskets of all refrigeration units interior and exterior of all rice cooker interior of 2 door cabinet unit in between equipments observed soiled by food debris exterior of multiple storage bins interior and around handsink observed soiled interior and exterior of microwave exterior of multiple squeze bottles and shelvings and backsplash observed soiled from visible food and sauce spills . Clean and sanitize all the equipment and surfaces mentioned above.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen area and dry storage area observed heavily cluttered with numerous empty sauce buckets and others unnecessary items. Clean to remove.
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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen is in need of a deep clean floors under equipments walls and ceilings throughout are heavily soiled.
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, Feb 28, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 21, 2025
Failed
17 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple staff working with RTE foods observed without proper hair restraint. Provide and maintain (corrected on site)
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.
Person in charge to train staff on cleaning frequency CFPM to retrain all staff on all violations noted. PIC to post current Allergen Certificate PIC to post current Common Victualer License PIC to post current Certificate of Inspection
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Box of hard shelled eggs observed stored above RTE foods. Discontinue and keep raw and cooked products separated from each other to prevent cross contamination.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Rice dispensing utensils observed stored in stagnant water. Discontinue (corrected on site) Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths left out on cutting boards and on top of equipments . Discontinue and store in sanitizer solution when not in use
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Large quantity of buckets containers and boxes of food stored on walk in floor. Discontinue/ Elevate at least 6"
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.
Multiple employee belongins observed stored on top of dry goods and shelvings storing foods. Discontinue.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Bucket of raw chicken wings observed stored at room temperature 46-47F per PIC staff had just finish cleaning the chicken. Chicken was placed in the walking unit.
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Large quantity of foods prepped the night before and this morning observed witthout date marking. Provide made/discard date marking.
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.
Hood system observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expires : 3.30.25
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.
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
Multiple food and non food contact surfaces observed soiled from both sigh and touch . Clean and sanitize to remove soils from: interior of prep sink all condiment holders shelving in walkin exteriors / interiors / gaskets of all refrigeration units interior and exterior of all rice cooker interior of 2 door cabinet unit in between equipments observed soiled by food debris exterior of multiple storage bins interior and around handsink observed soiled interior and exterior of microwave exterior of multiple squeze bottles and shelvings and backsplash observed soiled from visible food and sauce spills . Clean and sanitize all the equipment and surfaces mentioned above.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen area and dry storage area observed heavily cluttered with numerous empty sauce buckets and others unnecessary items. Clean to remove.
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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen is in need of a deep clean floors under equipments walls and ceilings throughout are heavily soiled.
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, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 2, 2024
Passed
13 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Person in charge to train staff on cleaning frequency proper cleaning of equipment monitoring cleaning and warewashing . CFPM to retrain all staff on all violations noted.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous contianer of food prepped the night before and this morning observed witthout date marking. Provide made/discard date marking.
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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple food and non food contact surfaces soiled . Clean to remove soils from clean interior of prep sink all condiment holders shelving in walkin exteriors / interiors / gaskets of all refrigeration units interior and exterior of all rice cooker interior of 2 door cabinet unit knife holder and knives stored on knife holder observed soiled in between equipments observed soied by food debris exterior of multiple storage bins interior and around handsink observed soiled . Clean and sanitize all the equipment and surfaces mentioned above.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen main handsink observed blocked by empty bucket. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time. (corrected on site)
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor under equipments observed soiled from grease spills and debris. 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.
Multiple small flies observed in the dry storage area. Multiple glue traps throughout the facility observed with multiples dead cockroaches trapped. PIC to email current IPM report from a licensed exterminator to inca.prince@boston.gov
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
Backroom stoarage area observed extremely clutter. Clean and organize to remove.
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, Oct 2, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 25, 2024
Failed
13 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Person in charge to train staff on cleaning frequency proper cleaning of equipment monitoring cleaning and warewashing . CFPM to retrain all staff on all violations noted.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous contianer of food prepped the night before and this morning observed witthout date marking. Provide made/discard date marking.
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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple food and non food contact surfaces soiled . Clean to remove soils from clean interior of prep sink all condiment holders shelving in walkin exteriors / interiors / gaskets of all refrigeration units interior and exterior of all rice cooker interior of 2 door cabinet unit knife holder and knives stored on knife holder observed soiled in between equipments observed soied by food debris exterior of multiple storage bins interior and around handsink observed soiled . Clean and sanitize all the equipment and surfaces mentioned above.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen main handsink observed blocked by empty bucket. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time. (corrected on site)
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor under equipments observed soiled from grease spills and debris. 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.
Multiple small flies observed in the dry storage area. Multiple glue traps throughout the facility observed with multiples dead cockroaches trapped. PIC to email current IPM report from a licensed exterminator to inca.prince@boston.gov
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
Backroom stoarage area observed extremely clutter. Clean and organize to remove.
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, Sep 25, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 13, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
Per PIC fruits and vegetable are washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
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 13, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 29, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
19 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 procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide
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.
Person in charge not demonstrating proper cleaning of equipment illness policy unknown not monitoring cleaning warewashing cold holding. CFPM to retrain all staff on all violations noted.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple buckets and boxes of food and sauces observed stored on the floor inside the walkin unit. Discontinue
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)
Inspector’s notes
Notes:Multiple containers of food held for more than 24hours observed without date marking . Provide. Per PIC food was prep the night before 4.21.24 and today morning 4.22.24
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.
All refrigeration units observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain.
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.
Non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink available on site . Provide
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Wrong test kit available on site. Inspector test was used .
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 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Front of the house produce refrigerator unit observed internal temperature 50F raw chicken was 44F . Produce was removed and placed in a diffrent unit. Repair
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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 multiple food and non food contact surfaces soiled . Clean to remove soils from clean interior of prep sink all condiment holders shelving in walkin exteriors / interiors / gaskets of all refrigeration units interior and exterior of all rice cooker cookline and backsplash interior and exterior of microwave interior and exteriro of 2 door cabinet unit knife holder and kni fes stored on knife holder observed soiled. Clean and sanitize all the above equipment and surfaces.
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
Per PIC fruits and vegetable are washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed kitchen hand sink blocked by boxes and bucket stored inside.. Discontinue. Corrected on site by PIC.
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.
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 floor under all equipments under warewashing sink inside walkins with heavy soiled build up and grime build up .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.
Mutiple rodent droppings observed inside the 2 door cabinet. Observed live mice on glue trap. CFPM to email most recent pest control report from a licensed exterminator. Per PIC licensed exterminator comes once a month.
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood ventilation system observed heavily soiled and full of dust . 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, Apr 29, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 22, 2024
Failed
19 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 procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide
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.
Person in charge not demonstrating proper cleaning of equipment illness policy unknown not monitoring cleaning warewashing cold holding. CFPM to retrain all staff on all violations noted.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple buckets and boxes of food and sauces observed stored on the floor inside the walkin unit. Discontinue
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)
Inspector’s notes
Notes:Multiple containers of food held for more than 24hours observed without date marking . Provide. Per PIC food was prep the night before 4.21.24 and today morning 4.22.24
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.
All refrigeration units observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain.
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.
Non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink available on site . Provide
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Wrong test kit available on site. Inspector test was used .
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 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Front of the house produce refrigerator unit observed internal temperature 50F raw chicken was 44F . Produce was removed and placed in a diffrent unit. Repair
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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 multiple food and non food contact surfaces soiled . Clean to remove soils from clean interior of prep sink all condiment holders shelving in walkin exteriors / interiors / gaskets of all refrigeration units interior and exterior of all rice cooker cookline and backsplash interior and exterior of microwave interior and exteriro of 2 door cabinet unit knife holder and kni fes stored on knife holder observed soiled. Clean and sanitize all the above equipment and surfaces.
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
Per PIC fruits and vegetable are washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed kitchen hand sink blocked by boxes and bucket stored inside.. Discontinue. Corrected on site by PIC.
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.
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 floor under all equipments under warewashing sink inside walkins with heavy soiled build up and grime build up .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.
Mutiple rodent droppings observed inside the 2 door cabinet. Observed live mice on glue trap. CFPM to email most recent pest control report from a licensed exterminator. Per PIC licensed exterminator comes once a month.
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood ventilation system observed heavily soiled and full of dust . 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, Apr 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 29, 2023
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post copies of both your allergen and food safety certificates [ with mathing names ] on site as discussed
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Replace the missing vemt in the hood on the left side above the stand up oven used to cook boneless pork loins
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.
Replace all visibly stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen where 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 29, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 11, 2023
Failed (extension granted)
12 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.16-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Inspector’s notes
Replace all visibly stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen where 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.
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post copies of both your allergen and food safety certificates [ with mathing names ] on site as discussed
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all foods [ raw foods and ready to eat foodsare being stored in the sandwich unit on the cooking line visibly segragated from one another - sliced beef id stored beside peapods and onions and falling into one aniother - address and store as discussed
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
Set up as discussed ewith seperate wiping cloth buckets in the raw and ready to eat prep areas of the kitchen
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.
Vended Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Original Container (C)
Inspector’s notes
Label all [ rice - flour - sugar - salts and seasonoing ] containers accordingly
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several prepared foods in the walk-in dod not have any reference labeling to indicate the foods cooking duration - address immediatly
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.
Replace the missing vemt in the hood on the left side above the stand up oven used to cook boneless pork loins
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Discontinue keeping soiled utensils stored inside the basin of the hand sink after use - maintain clean and clutter free so staff can wash hands properly
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.
Identify all designated hand sinks as discussed ' Hand washing only"
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.
Evidence of rodent activity in the designated food storage area in the rear - address with your pest control company
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, Dec 11, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 4, 2023
Failed
10 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all foods [ raw foods and ready to eat foodsare being stored in the sandwich unit on the cooking line visibly segragated from one another - sliced beef id stored beside peapods and onions and falling into one aniother - address and store as discussed
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
Set up as discussed ewith seperate wiping cloth buckets in the raw and ready to eat prep areas of the kitchen
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.
Vended Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Original Container (C)
Inspector’s notes
Label all [ rice - flour - sugar - salts and seasonoing ] containers accordingly
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several prepared foods in the walk-in dod not have any reference labeling to indicate the foods cooking duration - address immediatly
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.
Clean to remove all heavy grease and grime where 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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Discontinue keeping soiled utensils stored inside the basin of the hand sink after use - maintain clean and clutter free so staff can wash hands properly
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.
Identify all designated hand sinks as discussed ' Hand washing only"
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.
Evidence of rodent activity in the designated food storage area in the rear - address with your pest control company
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.