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
Interior of ice machine with mold-like 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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
No Air gap at prep sink supply by licensed plumber with invoice for work done
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.
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
Interior of ice machine with mold-like 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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
No Air gap at prep sink supply by licensed plumber with invoice for work done
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 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 8, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC did not report establishment not having a fuctioning hot water tank. Advised to pic that it is the permit holders responsibility to contact the health dept when there is an occurence that interferes with operations.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Not reporting imminent health hazard. Due to the water heater not operating the handsinks are not able to provide hot water. Upon the inspection it was discovered that the water heater was not operating properly. Voluntary closure was issued and reinspection date scheduled for 8.8.25
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 7, 2025
Voluntarily closed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC did not report establishment not having a fuctioning hot water tank. Advised to pic that it is the permit holders responsibility to contact the health dept when there is an occurence that interferes with operations.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Not reporting imminent health hazard. Due to the water heater not operating the handsinks are not able to provide hot water. Upon the inspection it was discovered that the water heater was not operating properly. Voluntary closure was issued and reinspection date scheduled for 8.8.25
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 26, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 26, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC operating without permit; took over ownership about one month ago; instructed PIC to contact Health Division @ 1010 Mass Ave to complete application for change of ownership immediately
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 26, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 23, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed previous owner Certified Food Protection Manager certificate. Discussed with PIC to remove and replace with valid certificate
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.
PIC operating without permit; took over ownership about one month ago; instructed PIC to contact Health Division @ 1010 Mass Ave to complete application for change of ownership immediately
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
Observed raw chicken stored in container above Nutella spreads in reach in unit. Discussed with PIC to ensure all raw and ready to eat foods are maintained seperately while stored in refrigerated units. PIC COS
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
Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths on countertops throughout kitchen. Remove and maintain in a sanitizng solution after each 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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple ready to eat foods stored in walk in cooler held over 24hrs without date marking. Discussed with PIC to provide on all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs per PIC
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.
Observed no internal thermometers inside refrigerated units. Provide for all units
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 soiled knives stored in between equipment; stored inside knife rack; soils inside ice machine; soiled cutting boards. Discussed with PIC to maintain clean and sanitized equipment and utensils
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, Dec 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 20, 2024
Failed
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed previous owner Certified Food Protection Manager certificate. Discussed with PIC to remove and replace with valid certificate
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.
PIC operating without permit; took over ownership about one month ago; instructed PIC to contact Health Division @ 1010 Mass Ave to complete application for change of ownership immediately
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
Observed raw chicken stored in container above Nutella spreads in reach in unit. Discussed with PIC to ensure all raw and ready to eat foods are maintained seperately while stored in refrigerated units. PIC COS
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
Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths on countertops throughout kitchen. Remove and maintain in a sanitizng solution after each 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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple ready to eat foods stored in walk in cooler held over 24hrs without date marking. Discussed with PIC to provide on all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs per PIC
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.
Observed no internal thermometers inside refrigerated units. Provide for all units
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 soiled knives stored in between equipment; stored inside knife rack; soils inside ice machine; soiled cutting boards. Discussed with PIC to maintain clean and sanitized equipment and utensils
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.