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10 inspections
Inspection
Mar 31, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food prep sink observed with direct connection with the sewage system. Provide a plumbers report on the install of an airgap/backflow preventor on the prep sink. Air gap was installed. PIC to provide permit from ISD plumbing division on the approval of the work order to: inca.prince@boston.go
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, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 5, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food prep sink observed with direct connection with the sewage system. Provide a plumbers report on the install of an airgap/backflow preventor on the prep sink. Air gap was installed. PIC to provide permit from ISD plumbing division on the approval of the work order to: inca.prince@boston.go
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood vent sticker observed expired 1.15.26. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood sticker company
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, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 17, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
15 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide vomit kit and procedure for vomit & diarreal clean up event. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to PIC
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.
Priority violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
No barrier observed between kitchen handwashing sink and food prep sink. Install
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.
Pre beaded chicken filet 56F observed stored in line drawer for sales. Per PIC product was prepped earlier today. PIC to train staff on cooling parameters and monitor cold holding (COS)
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Bucket of vodka sauce prepped the night before per PIC observed without date marking. Provide made discard date before storing
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 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitzer solution. Repair to dispense automatically Staff to refrain from using the low temp dishwasher until repair is done. Staff to use 3 bay sink to wash/ rinse/ sanitize dishes safely
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 unable to provide a metal probe thermometer. Provide and maintain accessible at all time
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dishwasher observed reading 00ppm chlorine. Repair to dispense according to the regulation
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Sanitzer bucket observed reading over 200ppm chlorine. Set up according to law.
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.
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food prep sink observed with direct connection with the sewage system. Provide a plumbers report on the install of an airgap/backflow preventor on the prep sink
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Food prep sink observed with direct connection with the sewage system. Provide a plumbers report on the install of an airgap/backflow preventor on the prep sink.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood vent sticker observed expired 1.15.26. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood sticker company
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 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide vomit kit and procedure for vomit & diarreal clean up event. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to PIC
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.
Priority violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
No barrier observed between kitchen handwashing sink and food prep sink. Install
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.
Pre beaded chicken filet 56F observed stored in line drawer for sales. Per PIC product was prepped earlier today. PIC to train staff on cooling parameters and monitor cold holding (COS)
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Bucket of vodka sauce prepped the night before per PIC observed without date marking. Provide made discard date before storing
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 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitzer solution. Repair to dispense automatically Staff to refrain from using the low temp dishwasher until repair is done. Staff to use 3 bay sink to wash/ rinse/ sanitize dishes safely
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 unable to provide a metal probe thermometer. Provide and maintain accessible at all time
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dishwasher observed reading 00ppm chlorine. Repair to dispense according to the regulation
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Sanitzer bucket observed reading over 200ppm chlorine. Set up according to law.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Food prep sink observed with direct connection with the sewage system. Provide a plumbers report on the install of an airgap/backflow preventor on the prep sink.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood vent sticker observed expired 1.15.26. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood sticker company
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 26, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 25, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
This existing buisiness " Rina's " had closed recently for cosmetic repairs sometime last year -- it recently reopened under the name " My Mother's Cutlet's " same address - same food and same owner - PIC needs to contact supervisors at the city of boston health department to make a [ D/B/A ] change so the existing permit NUMBER can match the new name - "Doing buisiness as " a simple application on line
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, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 7, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post current copues of both your food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site
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.
This existing buisiness " Rina's " had closed recently for cosmetic repairs sometime last year -- it recently reopened under the name " My Mother's Cutlet's " same address - same food and same owner - PIC needs to contact supervisors at the city of boston health department to make a [ D/B/A ] change so the existing permit NUMBER can match the new name - "Doing buisiness as " a simple application on line
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, May 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 1, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post current copues of both your food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site
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.