SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
12 inspections
Inspection
Jan 9, 2026
Report filed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the shelves in the basement od any old droppings or any 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.
PIC will need to do a deep cleaning of the basement kitchen and have pest control come out after cleaning and bait for mice and roaches. PIC will need to address all the notes listed on the last report and have them removed by pest control when work is done. I will need a clean no catch pest report and have all recommendations done.
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 9, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 23, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the shelves in the basement od any old droppings or any 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.
PIC will need to do a deep cleaning of the basement kitchen and have pest control come out after cleaning and bait for mice and roaches. PIC will need to address all the notes listed on the last report and have them removed by pest control when work is done. I will need a clean no catch pest report and have all recommendations done.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Discontinue to store anything on the floor in the walk in. Must be 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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the top of the dishwasher.
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.
The hood on the cooking line did not have any filters. PIC stated that they have not been put back in from being cleaned. Also the hood sticker will expired the month. Please have it cleaned.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temperature dishwasherdid not have any sanitizer in the bottle. PIC will need to review with staff to check this each day before you use it. This was corrected.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Hand sink next to the low temperature dishwasher did not have hot water. PIC will need to leave the hot water on at all times. If fauset is leaking then it will need to be repaired.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
The floor on the cooking line and small areas in basement will need to be patched. 11-24-25 PIC is waiting on the GC to do the repairs. the plan is to close in Jan 2026 for a week and do the floor.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Small leak from the three bay sink. Please address.
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
Discontinue to store anything on the floor in the walk in. Must be 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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the top of the dishwasher.
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.
The hood on the cooking line did not have any filters. PIC stated that they have not been put back in from being cleaned. Also the hood sticker will expired the month. Please have it cleaned.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temperature dishwasherdid not have any sanitizer in the bottle. PIC will need to review with staff to check this each day before you use it. This was corrected.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Hand sink next to the low temperature dishwasher did not have hot water. PIC will need to leave the hot water on at all times. If fauset is leaking then it will need to be repaired.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Small leak from the three bay sink. Please address.
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 Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
Inspector’s notes
On front counter found pastries on display but no sneeze guards of proper container. Please provide and discontinue to have them out in the open.
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.
PIC will need to clean the filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker is good.
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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to provide a test kit for the basement dishwasher.
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 will need to provide a cover on the light above the dishwasher in 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.
Hand sink on the cooking line was blocked with sanitizer bucket.
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.
PIC provide pest control report. Please review report and have pest control remove recommendations that have been corrected. Also please address roach found in changing area in basement.
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.
Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
Inspector’s notes
On front counter found pastries on display but no sneeze guards of proper container. Please provide and discontinue to have them out in the open.
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.
PIC will need to clean the filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker is good.
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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to provide a test kit for the basement dishwasher.
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 will need to provide a cover on the light above the dishwasher in 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.
Hand sink on the cooking line was blocked with sanitizer bucket.
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.
PIC provide pest control report. Please review report and have pest control remove recommendations that have been corrected. Also please address roach found in changing area in basement.
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, May 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 26, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sink in the basement did not have an air gap on it. PIC will need to have a plumber come in and install an air gap on the prep sink only. If you have any question please let me know.
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.
Location with more than 25 seats will need to have an anti choking certificate. PLease have someone take the on line class and print and post the certificate. Besure to review with all staff.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 26, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 23, 2024
Report filed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Please have a sanitizer bucket set up on the cooking and prep line.
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.
At this time found hood filters visibly soiled and not properly installed. Please have cleaned and installed. Also the hood sticker expires this month. Please have it cleaned or a date when it will be done.
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.
As discussed please provide door sweeps on mop sink doors and and other doors that is listed on the pest control report. 8-23-25 PIC has replace the door sweep on all door but one. The door will need to have some work done to it and a contractor has looked at it already. Please send a picture when it is fixed.
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
Clean wall and pipe behind the cooking line. Visibly soiled. Please clean the floor under equipment of any 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.
Please replace light bulbs in the warewashing area.
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.
PIC has pest control doing inspectes each month. Reports list repairs that should be taken care. of. Please replace glue traps with roachs and old mouse. droppings. Please correct violations and have pest control come back out to inspect.
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, Aug 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 16, 2024
Failed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Please have a sanitizer bucket set up on the cooking and prep line.
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.
At this time found hood filters visibly soiled and not properly installed. Please have cleaned and installed. Also the hood sticker expires this month. Please have it cleaned or a date when it will be done.
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
Clean wall and pipe behind the cooking line. Visibly soiled. Please clean the floor under equipment of any 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.
Please replace light bulbs in the warewashing area.
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.
PIC has pest control doing inspectes each month. Reports list repairs that should be taken care. of. Please replace glue traps with roachs and old mouse. droppings. Please correct violations and have pest control come back out to inspect.
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.
Hood filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned and installed properly. Hood sticker good unti Aug 2024
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sink in the basement did not have an air gap on it. PIC will need to have a plumber come in and install an air gap on the prep sink only. If you have any question please let me know.
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.
Location with more than 25 seats will need to have an anti choking certificate. PLease have someone take the on line class and print and post the certificate. Besure to review with all staff.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 1, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 24, 2024
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned and installed properly. Hood sticker good unti Aug 2024
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sink in the basement did not have an air gap on it. PIC will need to have a plumber come in and install an air gap on the prep sink only. If you have any question please let me know.
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.
Location with more than 25 seats will need to have an anti choking certificate. PLease have someone take the on line class and print and post the certificate. Besure to review with all staff.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.