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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Pauli's

65 Salem St

Last inspected Apr 13, 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

12 inspections

Inspection

Apr 13, 2026

Passed

10 recorded violations

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 controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Condiment containers at the sandwich station observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.

In plain English

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

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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

Asterisks observed missing from the consumer advisory pertaining to the foods items on the menu. 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker observed heavily soiled. 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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Cutting boards observed scratched and scored. Ressurface/ replace

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Warewashing area observed without employee must wash hands signage. Provide to enforce handwashing

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s notes

Old mice dropping observed on the floor under shelvings in the lower level. Clean to remove. PIC to provide current IPM report from a licensed exterminator to:inca.prince@boston.gov

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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hole observed in the stairwair wall. Sealed to prevent entry way of pest/rodents.

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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker observed expired 3.27.26. Provide upated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company

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

Allergen Awareness Certificate observed expired. Post current Allergen Awareness 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, Apr 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 6, 2026

Failed

10 recorded violations

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 controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Condiment containers at the sandwich station observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
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

Asterisks observed missing from the consumer advisory pertaining to the foods items on the menu. 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker observed heavily soiled. 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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Cutting boards observed scratched and scored. Ressurface/ replace

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Warewashing area observed without employee must wash hands signage. Provide to enforce handwashing

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s notes

Old mice dropping observed on the floor under shelvings in the lower level. Clean to remove. PIC to provide current IPM report from a licensed exterminator to:inca.prince@boston.gov

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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hole observed in the stairwair wall. Sealed to prevent entry way of pest/rodents.

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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker observed expired 3.27.26. Provide upated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company

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

Allergen Awareness Certificate observed expired. Post current Allergen Awareness 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, Apr 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 22, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Trash barrels stored in the alleyway need to be cleaned and maintained on a regular basis as stated per the contract the restaurant signed with the city of boston - Address immediately

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther

Official wording

Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Overloaded barrels in the alleyway with cardboard and loose debris - address

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 15, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Trash barrels stored in the alleyway need to be cleaned and maintained on a regular basis as stated per the contract the restaurant signed with the city of boston - Address immediately

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther

Official wording

Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Overloaded barrels in the alleyway with cardboard and loose debris - address

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 8, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 25, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-501.19-COther

Official wording

Storage Areas Redeeming Machines Receptacles and Waste Handling Units Location (C)

Inspector’s notes

The current location of the restaurants grease containers [ being stored across the street from the restaurant on the sidewalk of Morton Street ] can no longer be kept outside at ths location - moving forward from today the grease containers will need to be stored inside the restaurant - address as we discussed during the telephone interview

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 25, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 18, 2024

Hearing scheduled

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-501.19-COther

Official wording

Storage Areas Redeeming Machines Receptacles and Waste Handling Units Location (C)

Inspector’s notes

The current location of the restaurants grease containers [ being stored across the street from the restaurant on the sidewalk of Morton Street ] can no longer be kept outside at ths location - moving forward from today the grease containers will need to be stored inside the restaurant - address as we discussed during the telephone interview

In plain English

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

More about other finding

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

Inspection

Jun 10, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-501.19-COther

Official wording

Storage Areas Redeeming Machines Receptacles and Waste Handling Units Location (C)

Inspector’s notes

The current location of the restaurants grease containers [ being stored across the street from the restaurant on the sidewalk of Morton Street ] can no longer be kept outside at ths location - moving forward from today the grease containers will need to be stored inside the restaurant - address as we discussed during the telephone interview

In plain English

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

More about other finding

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

Inspection

Jun 4, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Rat droppings found among trash and recycling barrels and evidence of burrow holes in the general area clean to removeand supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations

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 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Debris and cardboard and other equipment in the trash area clean to removeand maintain a sanitary condition for this area. Ensure proper labels on your barrels

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, Jun 4, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 3, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Debris and cardboard and other equipment in the trash area clean to removeand maintain a sanitary condition for this area. Ensure proper labels on your barrels

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
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Rat droppings found among trash and recycling barrels and evidence of burrow holes in the general area clean to removeand supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations

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, May 3, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 29, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Debris and cardboard and other equipment in the trash area clean to removeand maintain a sanitary condition for this area. Ensure proper labels on your barrels

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
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Rat droppings found among trash and recycling barrels and evidence of burrow holes in the general area clean to removeand supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations

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, Apr 29, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 24, 2024

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

All food handlers shall wear a proper hair restraint when working preparing foods

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
minorCode 590.003/3-601.11-COther

Official wording

Standards of Identity (C)

Inspector’s notes

All foods / baked goods cooked in house - wrapper and made avaialable for retail sale needs to have some form of label to identy the product as well as the ingredients - address as discussed

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean to remove the minor water spills that have leaked through the cement walls due to a water pipe break outside in the street from the previous night

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 24, 2024 · Original Source

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