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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

North End Creamery

121 Salem St

Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

11 inspections

Inspection

Feb 19, 2026

Passed

6 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 procedure & kit for vomiting & diarrheal clean up. Provide & maintain accessible Inspector will provide procedure to the operator via email.

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(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violation noted on the inspection report. ***PIC to post current Servsafe Certificate PIC to post current Allergen awareness certificate PIC to post current Site Cleanliness Certificate

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

Refrigeration unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain visible

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 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC unable to provide non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink locate upstairs. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Wrewashinng area handsink (downstairs) observed without employee must wash hand sign. 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
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Outstanding balance for the 2026 Health permit for your food establishment in which payments were due 12/31/2025 . Please provide payment within 24hours

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 11, 2026

Failed

6 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 procedure & kit for vomiting & diarrheal clean up. Provide & maintain accessible Inspector will provide procedure to the operator via email.

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(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violation noted on the inspection report. ***PIC to post current Servsafe Certificate PIC to post current Allergen awareness certificate PIC to post current Site Cleanliness Certificate

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

Refrigeration unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain visible

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 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC unable to provide non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink locate upstairs. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Wrewashinng area handsink (downstairs) observed without employee must wash hand sign. 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
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Outstanding balance for the 2026 Health permit for your food establishment in which payments were due 12/31/2025 . Please provide payment within 24hours

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 7, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 7, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 7, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 7, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 8, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Inspection

Jun 12, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 18, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s notes

Post copies of your current food safety / allergen awareness certificates on site and in na conspicuous location

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 18, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 26, 2024

Hearing scheduled

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s notes

Post copies of your current food safety / allergen awareness certificates on site and in na conspicuous location

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 26, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 23, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 23, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 20, 2024

Failed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 20, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

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