Inspection
Dec 18, 2025
11 recorded violations
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(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food Allergen Certification wiith a past expiration date from 10/31/2025. Address and provide an up to date Allergen Certification.
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.
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Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
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Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
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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Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
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Large bags of flour observed being stored on the ground near the staicase to the basement area. Discontinue and ensure all food items are being stored elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Thawing (C)
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Frozen raw chicken observed being left out at room temperature to defrost. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
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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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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
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Raw eggs observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
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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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
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Card board observed being used to cover pots on top of hot holding units. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth.
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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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
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Interior of the cabinet storing sugar in the front preparation room visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove. Baement coffin style freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. All rodent droppings in the basement storage area to cleaned and removed for the re-inspection.
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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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
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Hand sink in the main kitchen area being blocked by kitchen items/tools. Address and ensure all hand sinks are accessible during all operational hours.
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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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
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Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Sept. 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
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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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Controlling Pests (Pf)
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Evidence of what apears to be rodent droppings in the basement storage area. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
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.
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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
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Excess bags of debris and other miscellaneous items located in the basement area not allowing for proper access from Pest control. Address and remove any and all items not being used for the business. Also esnure all area's of the basement storage are accessible by pest managment in order for them to do their job efficiently.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 18, 2025 · Original Source