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.
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, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 14, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.13-CFood temperature
Official wording
Vended Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Original Container (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple squeeze bottles obsevred without labels. Provide.
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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Quat test strips observed expired in 2019. Provide new test kit.
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.
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.
Sanitizer mixture in 3 bay sink at 0ppm. Mixed to proper PPM. Ensure santizer is in proper range when in use.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 14, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 7, 2026
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.13-CFood temperature
Official wording
Vended Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Original Container (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple squeeze bottles obsevred without labels. Provide.
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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Quat test strips observed expired in 2019. Provide new test kit.
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.
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.
Sanitizer mixture in 3 bay sink at 0ppm. Mixed to proper PPM. Ensure santizer is in proper range when in use.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 7, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 8, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
provide a license plumbers report and building permit. 08/21/25 provide plumber report for the air gap that it can be done 09/26/25 On pre-hearing visit Yuka stated the plumber file for a permit but the application is still pending in their system. The plumber is going to call the Plumbing division to schedule an appointment for inspections. Send plumbers report once received to keila.depina@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, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 26, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
provide a license plumbers report and building permit. 08/21/25 provide plumber report for the air gap that it can be done 09/26/25 On pre-hearing visit Yuka stated the plumber file for a permit but the application is still pending in their system. The plumber is going to call the Plumbing division to schedule an appointment for inspections. Send plumbers report once received to keila.depina@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, Sep 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 19, 2025
Hearing scheduled
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Food prep sink/ provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumbers report and building permit. 08/21/25 provide plumber report for the air gap that it can be 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.
provide properly enclosed ceiling ( smooth durabel and cleaneable) at front counter food area to enclose all duct work and piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling. 08/21/25 Provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling Provide varience form via email 09/12/25
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, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 12, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
provide proper reminder and discluser on the menu to alert consumers of raw food consumption.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Outdoor floor fill out the holes on the floor and clean the ground to remove debris. basement seal all holes on the wall Blue hood sticker expired june 16 2024 .call and schedule appoitment to have it clean ( fail) they schedule On compliance visit the owner said they had a meeting with the landlord to repair the holes in the basement and outside ground. she will provide me the information on time frame when will be done.
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.
8-21-25/ delime high temp dishmachine Dishmachine is oprate Ok 09//12/25
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Food prep sink/ provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumbers report and building permit. 08/21/25 provide plumber report for the air gap that it can be 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.
provide properly enclosed ceiling ( smooth durabel and cleaneable) at front counter food area to enclose all duct work and piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling. 08/21/25 Provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling Provide varience form via email 09/12/25
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, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide certified food manager and updated allergen trained manager
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.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
provide proper reminder and discluser on the menu to alert consumers of raw food consumption.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Outdoor floor fill out the holes on the floor and clean the ground to remove debris. basement seal all holes on the wall Blue hood sticker expired june 16 2024 .call and schedule appoitment to have it clean ( fail) they schedule On compliance visit the owner said they had a meeting with the landlord to repair the holes in the basement and outside ground. she will provide me the information on time frame when will be done.
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.
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
high temp dish machine Repair and provide wash gauge to wash 150 and rinse 194.
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.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Food prep sink/ provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumbers report and building permit. 08/21/25 provide plumber report for the air gap that it can be 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.
provide properly enclosed ceiling ( smooth durabel and cleaneable) at front counter food area to enclose all duct work and piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling. 08/21/25 Provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling
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, Aug 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 14, 2025
Failed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide certified food manager and updated allergen trained manager
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.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
provide proper reminder and discluser on the menu to alert consumers of raw food consumption.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Front counter clean the floor under the shelving between the equipment to remove soils Employee restroom clean and organized remove all food items fixed the broken toilet. clean the exterior of ice machine to remove dust clean inside the hand sink to remove coffee spills Outdoor floor fill out the holes on the floor and clean the ground to remove debris. basement seal all holes on the wall Blue hood sticker expired june 16 2024 .call and schedule appoitment to have it clean
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.
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
high temp dish machine Repair and provide wash gauge to wash 150 and rinse 194
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Food prep sink/ provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumbers report and building permit.
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.
provide properly enclosed ceiling ( smooth durabel and cleaneable) at all food prep/warewashing areas to enclose all duct work and piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling.
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, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 21, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
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.
Floors with old coffee debris at service counter area and spills clean to remove
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 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 7, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
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.
Floors with old coffee debris at service counter area and spills clean to remove
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 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 9, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-703.11-PChemicals
Official wording
Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
Inspector’s notes
High temp machine rinse between 172-176F / Provide rinse temperatures between 180-194F
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.
Hot water heater is undergoing repair and is not currently hooked up at this time / There is no hot water available at any of the sinks
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, May 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 3, 2024
Voluntarily closed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-703.11-PChemicals
Official wording
Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
Inspector’s notes
High temp machine rinse between 172-176F / Provide rinse temperatures between 180-194F
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.
Hot water heater is undergoing repair and is not currently hooked up at this time / There is no hot water available at any of the sinks
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, May 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 25, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.004/4-703.11-PChemicals
Official wording
Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
Inspector’s notes
High temp machine rinse between 172-176F / Provide rinse temperatures between 180-194F / 3 bay sink can be used while adjustments are being made to the machine
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 25, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 13, 2023
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Slow drain at service station hand sink. Service as needed.
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.