Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
9 inspections
Inspection
Aug 5, 2026
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
The handwashing sink behind the manager's office area leaks from the faucet when not turned on; repair or replace to fix the 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 5, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 22, 2026
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
Next to the espresso machine non-dairy milks left outside of refrigeration at 55F and 60F had been taken out of active refrigeration since at or around 11:30am. The person in charge moved the non-dairy milks into active refrigeration. TCS foods must be kept at 41F or below.
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed red onions pickled for flavor per the PIC in the double door refrigerator with a discard date of 1-29-2026 exceeding the seven day maximum holding allowed; opened or prepared TCS foods must be discarded within seven days of opening or preparing.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed dumped ice in a hand washing sink; staff indicated they had dumped the ice in the sink; the Health Inspector instructed the staff to clean and sanitize the hand sink and to use the three compartment sink's middle sink in the future. Hand sinks must be used only for hand washing and nothing else.
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.
The outside recycling container is missing its top lid and the right plastic door is damaged; repair or replace the missing lids and doors for the outside recycling container.
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, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 15, 2026
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
Next to the espresso machine non-dairy milks left outside of refrigeration at 55F and 60F had been taken out of active refrigeration since at or around 11:30am. The person in charge moved the non-dairy milks into active refrigeration. TCS foods must be kept at 41F or below.
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed red onions pickled for flavor per the PIC in the double door refrigerator with a discard date of 1-29-2026 exceeding the seven day maximum holding allowed; opened or prepared TCS foods must be discarded within seven days of opening or preparing.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed dumped ice in a hand washing sink; staff indicated they had dumped the ice in the sink; the Health Inspector instructed the staff to clean and sanitize the hand sink and to use the three compartment sink's middle sink in the future. Hand sinks must be used only for hand washing and nothing else.
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.
The outside recycling container is missing its top lid and the right plastic door is damaged; repair or replace the missing lids and doors for the outside recycling container.
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, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 28, 2025
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wash and rinse drains at 3 compartment sink leak. Repair to avoid standing water.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wall under ice bucket with damage and possible mold. Clean and 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 28, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 12, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Grab and go yogurt parfait without complete ingredient list. Update with complete indformation.
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
Interior panels of dish machine with food build-up. Clean to prevent contamination.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor drain under dish machine with pink slime bauild-up. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
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 12, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 5, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Grab and go yogurt parfait without complete ingredient list. Update with complete indformation.
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
Interior panels of dish machine with food build-up. Clean to prevent contamination.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor drain under dish machine with pink slime bauild-up. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Water pooling uder dish machine. Clean and dry floor- monitor for possible leak. Drain under ice machine with soils and debris. Clean and maintain.
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, Mar 20, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 24, 2023
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Numerous damp wiping cloths on counters throughout- Corrected on site Maintain in sanitizer 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.