Remove / replace all compromised area floor matts and soiled cardboard
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.
Remove / replace all compromised area floor matts and soiled cardboard
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 12, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 8, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent droppings inside chip boxes and on shelves. PIC stated weekly services at this time and was instructed to provide reports to the Health Division
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 30, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent droppings inside chip boxes and on shelves. PIC stated weekly services at this time and was instructed to provide reports to the Health Division
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 30, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 23, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed individual food items stored on retail shelves without labels. Discussed with PIC to ensure all foods stored for retail are with proper labels that include minimum ingredients.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent droppings on snack shelves. Clean to remove all dropping
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.
Observed rodent droppings inside chip boxes and on shelves. PIC stated weekly services at this time and was instructed to provide reports to the Health Division
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 13, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed individual food items stored on retail shelves without labels. Discussed with PIC to ensure all foods stored for retail are with proper labels that include minimum ingredients.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent droppings on snack shelves. Clean to remove all dropping
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.
Observed rodent droppings inside chip boxes and on shelves. PIC stated weekly services at this time and was instructed to provide reports to the Health Division
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 4, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed bulk packages opened for individual sales of food items without required food labels. Discontinue and ensure all foods are properly labeled with the minimum requirements.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled cardboard boxes used for lining on chip display. Remove and maintain a clean smooth durable surface Observed food debris / soils along sliding door gaskets at deli case. Clean to remove all soils / debris
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 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 28, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed bulk packages opened for individual sales of food items without required food labels. Discontinue and ensure all foods are properly labeled with the minimum requirements.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled cardboard boxes used for lining on chip display. Remove and maintain a clean smooth durable surface Observed food debris / soils along sliding door gaskets at deli case. Clean to remove all soils / debris
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, Jan 28, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 24, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed individual food items on retail shelves without proper labels (Sliced cheese / cake snacks). Discussed with PIC to only store food items with required labels which includes ingredients. PIC removed
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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 heavy food debris along deli case gaskets and ice build up inside ice cream case. Thoroughly clean to remove all debris / ice
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.
Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed expired can goods (2022) / cereal (Nov 2022) / chips on shelves and packaged meat items in deli case. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all expiration dates are in compliance on all food items. PIC removed
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 24, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 17, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed individual food items on retail shelves without proper labels (Sliced cheese / cake snacks). Discussed with PIC to only store food items with required labels which includes ingredients. PIC removed
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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 heavy food debris along deli case gaskets and ice build up inside ice cream case. Thoroughly clean to remove all debris / ice
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.
Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed expired can goods (2022) / cereal (Nov 2022) / chips on shelves and packaged meat items in deli case. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all expiration dates are in compliance on all food items. PIC removed
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 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 1, 2024
Passed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed individual food items taken from bulk and being sold individually. Discussed with PIC to discontinue process and ensure all sold food items are with proper labels which include required information
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled cardboard boxes used for shelving at the chip display. Ensure surfaces are smooth clean and durable
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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food debris and ice build up in deli case and ice cream chest. Clean all to remove food debris and ice build up
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.
Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed expired packaged deli meat / hot dogs (Nov / Dec 2023) stored with other food items. Discussed with PIC to monitor all expiration dates of food products for retail sale
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, Feb 1, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 24, 2024
Failed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed individual food items taken from bulk and being sold individually. Discussed with PIC to discontinue process and ensure all sold food items are with proper labels which include required information
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled cardboard boxes used for shelving at the chip display. Ensure surfaces are smooth clean and durable
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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food debris and ice build up in deli case and ice cream chest. Clean all to remove food debris and ice build up
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.
Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed expired packaged deli meat / hot dogs (Nov / Dec 2023) stored with other food items. Discussed with PIC to monitor all expiration dates of food products for retail sale
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.