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Papa Gino's

1270 River St

Last inspected Sep 9, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

16 inspections

Inspection

Sep 9, 2025

Report filed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a leaky pipe in the ceilng at the bottom of the stairs. Contact licensed plumber to repair the leak. Provide invoice. GM was able to provide me with a work order. Company is due to come in today or tomorrow to repair leak.

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 issues
minorCode 590.005/5-501.11-COther

Official wording

Outdoor Storage Surface (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed grease ontop of the grease container outside. Clean the top of the grease container and the grounds around the grease container. Remove trash and grease.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed soiled walls behind the 3 bay sink. Clean and sanitize the walls in the kitchen area to remove the soil. Observed soiled/grease on the floor and a broken floor tile next to the fryolator. Repair tile and degrease the floor. Observed food debris inside the stand up freezer next to the fryolators. Defrost and clean the inside of the freezer. Observed debris on the ground under where the leak is in the basement. Clean to remove 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 9, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 2, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Provide CFPM certificate and allergen certificate. Both certificates need to be posted on the wall.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
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 soiled kitchen equipment on the interior and exterior. Clean and sanitize refrigeration units hot holding case for the pizza the Ben & Jerry's refrigerator the fryolator and the flip tops. Clean the interior and exterior of the front windows door and the sneeze guard in front of the pizza area. All the glass in the establishment.

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
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a leaky pipe in the ceilng at the bottom of the stairs. Contact licensed plumber to repair the leak. Provide invoice. GM was able to provide me with a work order. Company is due to come in today or tomorrow to repair leak.

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 issues
minorCode 590.005/5-501.11-COther

Official wording

Outdoor Storage Surface (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed grease ontop of the grease container outside. Clean the top of the grease container and the grounds around the grease container. Remove trash and grease.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed soiled walls behind the 3 bay sink. Clean and sanitize the walls in the kitchen area to remove the soil. Observed soiled/grease on the floor and a broken floor tile next to the fryolator. Repair tile and degrease the floor. Observed food debris inside the stand up freezer next to the fryolators. Defrost and clean the inside of the freezer. Observed debris on the ground under where the leak is in the basement. Clean to remove 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 26, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Provide CFPM certificate and allergen certificate. Both certificates need to be posted on the wall.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
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 soiled kitchen equipment on the interior and exterior. Clean and sanitize refrigeration units hot holding case for the pizza the Ben & Jerry's refrigerator the fryolator and the flip tops. Clean the interior and exterior of the front windows door and the sneeze guard in front of the pizza area. All the glass in the establishment.

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
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a leaky pipe in the ceilng at the bottom of the stairs. Contact licensed plumber to repair the leak. Provide invoice.

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 issues
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed soiled walls behind the 3 bay sink the walls and door leading into the walk in refrigeration unit. Clean and sanitize the walls in the kitchen area to remove the soil. Observed soiled floor inside the walk in refrigeration unit behind the fryolator. Clean sanitize and degrease floors. Observed a few holes in the ceiling down stairs. Repair holes.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 28, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s notes

The exterminator came out yesterday and the report states that there were 5 catches. There was no evidence of mice droppings at the time of today's inspection. All recommendations on the pest report have been addressed. Please contact licensed exterminator to come out and do an inspection before next Friday. Pest report needs to be free and clear of catches.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 28, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 21, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

8 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Please besure that all bulk food containers have labels.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Plastic cover for the meatballs on the hot holding unit missing a piece. Please replace. 3/19/25- Need to order new covers for the hot holding unit where you hot the meatballs.

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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean in place cooking equipment grease build up hot holding unit dry food and the pizza unit dry food. Clean the glass on the soda refrigeration unit and the front glass where the pizza prep area is located. All equipment needs to be cleaned and sanitized.

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 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Pizza unit middle section had food between 47F and 51F. In the same unit found cheese at 41F. Please monitor this unit and have repaired if can not hold food at or below 41F. PIC did state that the top was open for an after school rush. It was just the middle section on the same three flip top unit. 3/19/25- Top unit is still running at 48F. PIC removed all foods and placed them underneath. Contact company to repair unit.

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
minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

On cooking line found a white cutting baord with deep dark scores clean to remove or resurface. In back prep area found a green cutting board with the same deep dark scores. Please clean or replace. 3/19/25- Need to order new cutting boards.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the floor along the walls in the basement of old droppings and parts of the wall falling out. Please do a deep cleaning and have pest control come back out a few times to address this issue. Also the floor under and before cooking equipment will need to be cleaned of some 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s notes

The exterminator came out yesterday and the report states that there were 5 catches. There was no evidence of mice droppings at the time of today's inspection. All recommendations on the pest report have been addressed. Please contact licensed exterminator to come out and do an inspection before next Friday. Pest report needs to be free and clear of catches.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 19, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Please besure that all bulk food containers have labels.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Plastic cover for the meatballs on the hot holding unit missing a piece. Please replace. 3/19/25- Need to order new covers for the hot holding unit where you hot the meatballs.

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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean in place cooking equipment grease build up hot holding unit dry food and the pizza unit dry food. Clean the glass on the soda refrigeration unit and the front glass where the pizza prep area is located. All equipment needs to be cleaned and sanitized.

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 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Pizza unit middle section had food between 47F and 51F. In the same unit found cheese at 41F. Please monitor this unit and have repaired if can not hold food at or below 41F. PIC did state that the top was open for an after school rush. It was just the middle section on the same three flip top unit. 3/19/25- Top unit is still running at 48F. PIC removed all foods and placed them underneath. Contact company to repair unit.

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
minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

On cooking line found a white cutting baord with deep dark scores clean to remove or resurface. In back prep area found a green cutting board with the same deep dark scores. Please clean or replace. 3/19/25- Need to order new cutting boards.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the floor along the walls in the basement of old droppings and parts of the wall falling out. Please do a deep cleaning and have pest control come back out a few times to address this issue. Also the floor under and before cooking equipment will need to be cleaned of some 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of rodents in the basement along the wall and found a road walking in middle of the room. Please have pest control come out more often until issue has been addressed. In back hall way by back door stairs found hole in wall and steps please patch and a door sweep on the door to the other store will help keep them out of your unit. 3/19/25- Spoke to John district manager and he stated that the back hallway is the landlords area. Observed 2 door sweeps on both back doors. Please address the hole in the back hallway to help with rodent activity.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 12, 2025

Failed

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Pizza unit middle section had food between 47F and 51F. In the same unit found cheese at 41F. Please monitor this unit and have repaired if can not hold food at or below 41F. PIC did state that the top was open for an after school rush. It was just the middle section on the same three flip top unit.

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
minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

On cooking line found a white cutting baord with deep dark scores clean to remove or resurface. In back prep area found a green cutting board with the same deep dark scores. Please clean or replace.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the floor along the walls in the basement of old droppings and parts of the wall falling out. Please do a deep cleaning and have pest control come back out a few times to address this issue. Also the floor under and before cooking equipment will need to be cleaned of some 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of rodents in the basement along the wall and found a road walking in middle of the room. Please have pest control come out more often until issue has been addressed. In back hall way by back door stairs found hole in wall and steps please patch and a door sweep on the door to the other store will help keep them out of your unit.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Please besure that all bulk food conatiners have labels.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Plastic cover for the meatballs on the hot holding unit missing a piece. Please replace.

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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean in place cooking equipment grease build up hot holding unit dry food and the pizza unit dry food.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 4, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy grease build up on the floor behind the fryolators. Clean floor to remove heavy grease build up. Observed soil on the refrigeration doors. Clean windows to remove soil. Observed soil on the glass in front of the pizza area. Clean to remove soil.

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
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

No Allergen Certificate posted - Post allergen certificate

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, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 27, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy grease build up on the floor behind the fryolators. Clean floor to remove heavy grease build up. Observed soil on the refrigeration doors. Clean windows to remove soil. Observed soil on the glass in front of the pizza area. Clean to remove soil.

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
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

No Allergen Certificate posted - Post allergen certificate

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 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 26, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a pipe coming out of the walk in freezer with a good amount of freon all over the pipe. The pipe was wrapped with some type of saran wrap. Contact a licensed plumber and provide a detail report. Repair.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 10, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed soil and debis on the interior and exterior of all refrigeration units. Clean to remove soil and debris. Observed heavy grease on the interior and exterior of the fryolators. Clean to remove all grease and soil. Observed debis and soil inside the mopsink. Clean to remove soil inside the mop sink.

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a good amount of grease under and around the fryolater. Clean floors to remove all grease and soil. Observed soil and debis on the floor in the walk in refrigeration unit. Clean floor to remove soil. Observed soil on the floors in the bathrooms- Clean floors to remove soil.

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 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed dust on the ceiling vents. Clean all ceiling vent to remove dust. Observed soil and dust on the ceiling vent inside the walk in refrigeration unit. Clean to remove all soil and dust.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 10, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 3, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed soil and debis on the interior and exterior of all refrigeration units. Clean to remove soil and debris. Observed heavy grease on the interior and exterior of the fryolators. Clean to remove all grease and soil. Observed debis and soil inside the mopsink. Clean to remove soil inside the mop sink.

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a good amount of grease under and around the fryolater. Clean floors to remove all grease and soil. Observed soil and debis on the floor in the walk in refrigeration unit. Clean floor to remove soil. Observed soil on the floors in the bathrooms- Clean floors to remove soil.

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 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed dust on the ceiling vents. Clean all ceiling vent to remove dust. Observed soil and dust on the ceiling vent inside the walk in refrigeration unit. Clean to remove all soil and dust.

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 issues

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

Inspection

Jan 12, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Service line near the pizza oven sliced tomatoes 52F. Maintain proper temp of 41F or below. PIC removed and placed into the walkin. Mushrooms 64F. PIC discarded and replaced with mushrooms that were stored in the walk in at 41F. Hamburger at 60F. Discarded. PIC stated the pizza oven is behind the unit so the food on the line gets warm. Ensure that all food is at 41F or below before you place inside the service unit and be sure to temp the food.

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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No test kit for the warewash. Provide proper 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy grease build up on the interior and exterior of the fryolator. Clean to remove heavy build up. Observed soil inside and on top of the microwaves. Clean to remove soil 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed soil and debris on the floor inside the walk in freezer (Bally) in the basement. Clean and organize to remove soil and debris. Observed debris on floor upstairs near the prep area and downstairs in the basement. Sweep clean to remove 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

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

Inspection

Jan 10, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Service line near the pizza oven sliced tomatoes 52F. Maintain proper temp of 41F or below. PIC removed and placed into the walkin. Mushrooms 64F. PIC discarded and replaced with mushrooms that were stored in the walk in at 41F. Hamburger at 60F. Discarded. PIC stated the pizza oven is behind the unit so the food on the line gets warm. Ensure that all food is at 41F or below before you place inside the service unit and be sure to temp the food. 1/10/24- Service line is still running warm on the top rail. Mushrooms 58F Breaded fried chicken 58F. PIC stated mushrooms and chicken were recently cooked and prepped. He removed the food from the refrigeration service unit and placed into the walk in to bring the temperture down to 41F. PIC provided me the invoice and stated that he called the company and scheduled them to come back out. Observed mold like substance inside the bottom refrigeration unit. Clean to remove.

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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No test kit for the warewash. Provide proper 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy grease build up on the interior and exterior of the fryolator. Clean to remove heavy build

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
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a pipe coming out of the walk in freezer with a good amount of freon all over the pipe. The pipe was wrapped with some type of saran wrap. Contact a licensed plumber and provide a detail report. Repair.

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 issues
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 10, 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

Inspection

Jan 2, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Service line near the pizza oven sliced tomatoes 52F. Maintain proper temp of 41F or below. PIC removed and placed into the walkin. Mushrooms 64F. PIC discarded and replaced with mushrooms that were stored in the walk in at 41F. Hamburger at 60F. Discarded. PIC stated the pizza oven is behind the unit so the food on the line gets warm. Ensure that all food is at 41F or below before you place inside the service unit and be sure to temp the food.

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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No test kit for the warewash. Provide proper 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy grease build up on the interior and exterior of the fryolator. Clean to remove heavy build up. Observed soil inside and on top of the microwaves. Clean to remove soil 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed soil and debris on the floor inside the walk in freezer (Bally) in the basement. Clean and organize to remove soil and debris. Observed debris on floor upstairs near the prep area and downstairs in the basement. Sweep clean to remove 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 2, 2024 · Original Source

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