Inspection
Jul 30, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Mop sink inside kitchen area observed not fully enclosed. Provide enclosure to prevent contamination.
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.
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Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff working the cookline missing hair restaint Provide & maintain
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
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Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several containers of prep foods stored in the walkin unit observed missing date marking . Provide made/discard date prior to 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.
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Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide an irreverssible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher on site. Provide & maintain accessible
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.
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Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide sanitzer test strips to measure sanitizer pH concentration. Provide
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.
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Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
2 main cuttng boards observed heavily stained. Clean/ replace to remove
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing sinks observed missing handwashing signage/ employee must wash hands signage. Provide to encourage handwashing by food handlers
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.
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Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker observed expired 6.15.26. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source