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The full inspection history
8 inspections
Inspection
Jul 17, 2025
Report filed
5 recorded violations
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
Slicer with dried up food debris. Can opener with dried up food debris. -- Clean and sanitize properly
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
Storage shelf near dough mixer soiled. Clean properly.
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
Floor at lower level with several damaged tiles. Repair. Ceiling in the lower level missing several ceiling tiles. Replace.
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
Large amount of not in use soiled equipment piled up at the lower level. Clean sanitize and store properly or 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 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor at the flour storage area very soiled. Clean properly.
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, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 10, 2025
Failed
10 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food spills inside of multiple refrigeration units. 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.
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
Slicer with dried up food debris. Can opener with dried up food debris. -- Clean and sanitize properly
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
Storage shelf near dough mixer soiled. Clean properly.
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 bucket to catch water leaking under the 3 compartment sink.Repair and provide a plumbers report from a licensed plumber.
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
Floor at lower level with several damaged tiles. Repair. Ceiling in the lower level missing several ceiling tiles. Replace.
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.
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 heavy activity of rodent droppings in the basement. Clean to remove and provide an updated pest control report via email. shemica.debnam@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
Large amount of not in use soiled equipment piled up at the lower level. Clean sanitize and store properly or 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 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor at the flour storage area very soiled. Clean properly.
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, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 17, 2025
Passed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed baked goods individually packaged without proper labels. Provide on all products not within the original package.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Observed heavy rat rodent droppings. Remove clean and disinfect the area.
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 wide spacing and gaps on the wall. 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 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 10, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed baked goods individually packaged without proper labels. Provide on all products not within the original package.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Observed heavy rat rodent droppings. Remove clean and disinfect the area.
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 wide spacing and gaps on the wall. 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 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 18, 2024
Passed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food spills inside of multiple refrigeration units. 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.
Observed a bucket to catch water leaking under the 3 compartment sink.Repair and provide a plumbers report from a licensed plumber.
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.
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 heavy activity of rodent droppings in the basement. Clean to remove and provide an updated pest control report via email. shemica.debnam@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, Jul 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 10, 2024
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food spills inside of multiple refrigeration units. 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.
Observed a bucket to catch water leaking under the 3 compartment sink.Repair and provide a plumbers report from a licensed plumber.
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.
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 heavy activity of rodent droppings in the basement. Clean to remove and provide an updated pest control report via email. shemica.debnam@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.
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food out of packaging inside the freezer. Clean to remove Observed old food build up on the meat slicer. 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-305.11-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed personal items stored on equipment and counter tops. Remove and provide proper area for staff clothing.
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.
Observed rodent droppings on the counter next to the meat slicer. Remove and clean and sanitize equipment.
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 sticker exp 12/23. Provide updated inspection sticker and or proof of scheduled inspection.
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 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Heavy soils and debri observed on all handsinks. Clean to remove
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, Jan 30, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 12, 2024
Failed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food out of packaging inside the freezer. Clean to remove Observed old food build up on the meat slicer. 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-305.11-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed personal items stored on equipment and counter tops. Remove and provide proper area for staff clothing.
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.
Observed rodent droppings on the counter next to the meat slicer. Remove and clean and sanitize equipment.
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 sticker exp 12/23. Provide updated inspection sticker and or proof of scheduled inspection.
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 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Heavy soils and debri observed on all handsinks. Clean to remove
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.