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Mountain House

89 Brighton Av

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14 inspections

Inspection

Aug 21, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Latest IPM report indicates that also the pest activity is lowered there is still some pest activity. Follow up to rectify all issues pointed out in IPM report until no activity is present in the establishment

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 21, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 31, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several wiping cloths not store in sanitizer solution wet on counters. Store properly in anitizer solution.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Large amount of prepared food items without date-markinng inside the walk-in unit and other refrigerating units. Provide.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink at prep area with hot water faucet not providing hot water (70F). Repair to mantain 110F or above.

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.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No soap at handsink at the cofee station. Provide.

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.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Latest IPM report indicates that also the pest activity is lowered there is still some pest activity. Follow up to rectify all issues pointed out in IPM report until no activity is present in the establishment

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floor at dry storage area soiled. Floor under and around cooking line soiled.---- Clean properly all.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 31, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 24, 2026

Failed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several wiping cloths not store in sanitizer solution wet on counters. Store properly in anitizer solution.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Large amount of prepared food items without date-markinng inside the walk-in unit and other refrigerating units. Provide.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink at prep area with hot water faucet not providing hot water (70F). Repair to mantain 110F or above.

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.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No soap at handsink at the cofee station. Provide.

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.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Latest IPM report indicates roaches activity on site. Large amount of fruit-like flies at the dry storeage area. - Provide a current IPM report by a licensed pest control company. Ensure that no pest activity remains on site.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floor at dry storage area soiled. Floor under and around cooking line soiled.---- Clean properly all.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 24, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 29, 2025

Passed

8 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The designated person in charge was unable to answer questions about food safety illness policy or sanitization and was not able to take active managerial control at the restaurant during the inspection where the health inspector needed to instruct staff and management on corrective actions that should be taken of the observations of code violations; provide a designated person in charge that is knowelgable about food safety illness policy sanitization and that can take active managerial control.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed plastic cups stored in food containers used to scoop out foods; provide food grade scoops with handles to prevent contamination.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed pork inside a perforated bowl in the food prep sink placed under cool running water but the water is not able to pool to properly and safely thaw foods; the pork was 30-32F and an employee retrieved an unperforated bowl to propely thaw the product under cool running water. Thaw foods using approved methods.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Uncooked shell eggs 61F left out since the morning per the person in charge cut peapod stems 51F and other cut vegetables 51F left out of active refrigeration; also observed two trash cans full of pickled vegetables at 54F; keep TCS at 41F or below. The person in charge voluntarily discarded the shell eggs and the two trash cans of pickled vegetables and placed the vegetable greens in the walkin refrigerator.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In multiple cold holding units throughout kitchen observed cut ready to eat vegetables that per the employees had been prepared the day before or older without date marking; provide date labeling for ready to eat or TCS foods.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-302.12-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The establishment was unable to produce a food thermometer; provide a thin stemmed food thermometer.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
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

The floors underneath the cookline and the baffles above the cookline are heavily encrusted in grease and food soils the underside of the ice machine cover and the front of the ice machine are heavily soild; clean and sanitize of soils.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.008/8-201.13-COther

Official wording

When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed large containers of cabbage left at ambient temperature 54F that the person in charge indicated is containers of pickled cabbage and vegetables. The person in charges states the restaurant pickles the vegetables in house and there is no HACCP plan in place.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 23, 2025

Failed

8 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The designated person in charge was unable to answer questions about food safety illness policy or sanitization and was not able to take active managerial control at the restaurant during the inspection where the health inspector needed to instruct staff and management on corrective actions that should be taken of the observations of code violations; provide a designated person in charge that is knowelgable about food safety illness policy sanitization and that can take active managerial control.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed plastic cups stored in food containers used to scoop out foods; provide food grade scoops with handles to prevent contamination.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed pork inside a perforated bowl in the food prep sink placed under cool running water but the water is not able to pool to properly and safely thaw foods; the pork was 30-32F and an employee retrieved an unperforated bowl to propely thaw the product under cool running water. Thaw foods using approved methods.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Uncooked shell eggs 61F left out since the morning per the person in charge cut peapod stems 51F and other cut vegetables 51F left out of active refrigeration; also observed two trash cans full of pickled vegetables at 54F; keep TCS at 41F or below. The person in charge voluntarily discarded the shell eggs and the two trash cans of pickled vegetables and placed the vegetable greens in the walkin refrigerator.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In multiple cold holding units throughout kitchen observed cut ready to eat vegetables that per the employees had been prepared the day before or older without date marking; provide date labeling for ready to eat or TCS foods.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-302.12-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The establishment was unable to produce a food thermometer; provide a thin stemmed food thermometer.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
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

The floors underneath the cookline and the baffles above the cookline are heavily encrusted in grease and food soils the underside of the ice machine cover and the front of the ice machine are heavily soild; clean and sanitize of soils.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.008/8-201.13-COther

Official wording

When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed large containers of cabbage left at ambient temperature 54F that the person in charge indicated is containers of pickled cabbage and vegetables. The person in charges states the restaurant pickles the vegetables in house and there is no HACCP plan in place.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 16, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker expired. Provide current.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 30, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

8 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Repeat priorty violations. Provide active managerial control.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination

Official wording

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Inspector’s notes

Approximately 50 gallons of pickled cabbage out at room temperature 74F. Product voluntarily denatured and discarded into the outside dumpster.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Numerous containers of cut vegetables and prepared foods not dated or labeled. Provide.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.003/3-502.11-PFOther

Official wording

Variance Requirement (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Establishment pickling cabbage held at room temperature. Repeat violation. Discontinue process. Submit HACCP plan and apply for a variance.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PHandwashing

Official wording

Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)

Inspector’s notes

Food employee observed handling cooked beef tounge with bare hands. Discontinue. product discarded instructed employee to wash hands and don new gloves.

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean floors under cookline equipment of visible soils.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Numerous small flies evident in the dining room. Decorative fountain may be contributing to the issue. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Consult your pest control company on best way to treat.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker expired. Provide current.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 30, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 23, 2025

Failed

8 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Repeat priorty violations. Provide active managerial control.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination

Official wording

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Inspector’s notes

Approximately 50 gallons of pickled cabbage out at room temperature 74F. Product voluntarily denatured and discarded into the outside dumpster.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Numerous containers of cut vegetables and prepared foods not dated or labeled. Provide.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.003/3-502.11-PFOther

Official wording

Variance Requirement (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Establishment pickling cabbage held at room temperature. Repeat violation. Discontinue process. Submit HACCP plan and apply for a variance.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PHandwashing

Official wording

Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)

Inspector’s notes

Food employee observed handling cooked beef tounge with bare hands. Discontinue. product discarded instructed employee to wash hands and don new gloves.

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean floors under cookline equipment of visible soils.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Numerous small flies evident in the dining room. Decorative fountain may be contributing to the issue. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Consult your pest control company on best way to treat.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker expired. Provide current.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 8, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker is expired. Hood found with dripping grease. Clean to remove. Provide current hood sticker.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 8, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 4, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

14 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Procedure (P)

Inspector’s notes

No handwashing observed. Retrain staff.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. No allergen statement on online menu. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed food employee drag bags of raw chicken that was dripping over containers of ready to eat cooked beef. Retrain staff. All foods cooked to 165F. Surfaces sanitized. Raw meats stored above ready to eat foods in walkin cooler. Discontinue. REPEAT.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Mutiple food storage containers not labeled. Provide.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Numerous containers of cut vegetables and prepared cooked beef in refrigerators not date marked. Provide.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.003/3-502.11-PFOther

Official wording

Variance Requirement (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Establishment was fermenting two large containers of cabbage at room temperature. Discontinue. 60lbs of fermented cabbage fermented voluntarily discarded and denatured on site.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.004/4-101.11-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Chopping machine used to chop dry hot peppers. Provide proof of NSF grade certified equipment or equivalent.

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.

More about building upkeep issues
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

Chopping machine with caked on food soils. wash/rinse/sanitize

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Water on floors under dish machine and refrigerators. Clean to remove. Determine source and repair. Floors under cookline equipment with grease and food soils. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hot water faucet broken on handsink. Repair.

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-202.13-CPests

Official wording

Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Bug zapper at bar. Provide proper self contained device by licensed pest control provider.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker is expired. Hood found with dripping grease. Clean to remove. Provide current hood sticker.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Employee restroom with soils. Clean and disinfect.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 590.008/8-201.13-COther

Official wording

When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector’s notes

Fermenting of cabbage occuring. No HACCP plan. Discontinue process. Apply for variance and submit detailed HACCP plan.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 4, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 2, 2024

Failed

14 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Procedure (P)

Inspector’s notes

No handwashing observed. Retrain staff.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. No allergen statement on online menu. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed food employee drag bags of raw chicken that was dripping over containers of ready to eat cooked beef. Retrain staff. All foods cooked to 165F. Surfaces sanitized. Raw meats stored above ready to eat foods in walkin cooler. Discontinue. REPEAT.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Mutiple food storage containers not labeled. Provide.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Numerous containers of cut vegetables and prepared cooked beef in refrigerators not date marked. Provide.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.003/3-502.11-PFOther

Official wording

Variance Requirement (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Establishment was fermenting two large containers of cabbage at room temperature. Discontinue. 60lbs of fermented cabbage fermented voluntarily discarded and denatured on site.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.004/4-101.11-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Chopping machine used to chop dry hot peppers. Provide proof of NSF grade certified equipment or equivalent.

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.

More about building upkeep issues
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

Chopping machine with caked on food soils. wash/rinse/sanitize

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Water on floors under dish machine and refrigerators. Clean to remove. Determine source and repair. Floors under cookline equipment with grease and food soils. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hot water faucet broken on handsink. Repair.

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-202.13-CPests

Official wording

Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Bug zapper at bar. Provide proper self contained device by licensed pest control provider.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker is expired. Hood found with dripping grease. Clean to remove. Provide current hood sticker.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Employee restroom with soils. Clean and disinfect.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 590.008/8-201.13-COther

Official wording

When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector’s notes

Fermenting of cabbage occuring. No HACCP plan. Discontinue process. Apply for variance and submit detailed HACCP plan.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 2, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 13, 2024

Passed

10 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-301.14-POther

Official wording

When to Wash (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed an employee blowing his nose in the kitchen with gloved hands. He went to return to food preparation without removing his gloves or washing his hands Reviewed and corrected

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.002/2-301.15-PFOther

Official wording

Where to Wash (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink at the back area is not properly working and employees are washing their hands in the 3 bay sink- Discontinue

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of the inspection the manager/CFPM was not at the location There was no designated PIC at the time Employees were unable to answer food safety and sanitizing questions Designate a PIC and review procedures

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed leaking packages of raw pork stored on a table next to a box of raw vegetables Numerous raw products including raw in shell eggs packaged raw chicken and raw pork in bowls stored directly on top of cases of fresh vegetables in the walkin Reviewed with Manager and corrected

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther

Official wording

(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee blowing his nose with gloves on Reviewed and corrected on site

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Numerous packaged foods were stored directly on the floors of both the walkin refrigerator and freezer- Store properly

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed numerous products in various stages of thawing in the kitchen Per a conversation with the employees it was verified that the products were defrosting Reviewed proper procedures with the employees and the products were placed in refrigeration

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-201.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple metal baskets used to remove products from the woks with heavy damage- Replace

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Heavily scored and soiled cutting boards in the kitchen- Resurface or replace

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Handle of handwashing sink at the warewashing area is broken- 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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 13, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 6, 2024

Failed

10 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-301.14-POther

Official wording

When to Wash (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed an employee blowing his nose in the kitchen with gloved hands. He went to return to food preparation without removing his gloves or washing his hands Reviewed and corrected

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.002/2-301.15-PFOther

Official wording

Where to Wash (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink at the back area is not properly working and employees are washing their hands in the 3 bay sink- Discontinue

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of the inspection the manager/CFPM was not at the location There was no designated PIC at the time Employees were unable to answer food safety and sanitizing questions Designate a PIC and review procedures

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed leaking packages of raw pork stored on a table next to a box of raw vegetables Numerous raw products including raw in shell eggs packaged raw chicken and raw pork in bowls stored directly on top of cases of fresh vegetables in the walkin Reviewed with Manager and corrected

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther

Official wording

(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed employee blowing his nose with gloves on Reviewed and corrected on site

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Numerous packaged foods were stored directly on the floors of both the walkin refrigerator and freezer- Store properly

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed numerous products in various stages of thawing in the kitchen Per a conversation with the employees it was verified that the products were defrosting Reviewed proper procedures with the employees and the products were placed in refrigeration

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-201.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple metal baskets used to remove products from the woks with heavy damage- Replace

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Heavily scored and soiled cutting boards in the kitchen- Resurface or replace

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Handle of handwashing sink at the warewashing area is broken- 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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 6, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 6, 2023

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 6, 2023 · Original Source

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