Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 29, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 31, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s notes
No thermometer inside the 2 door refrigeration unit. Provide thermometer inside small 2 door refrigeration 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed grease build up on the back splash and hood filters. Degrease to remove grease. Hood sticker expires in Jan.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no AIR GAP on the prep sink. Contact licensed plumber and provide proper air gap on the prep sink. Licensed plumber will need to contact plumbing inspector at 1010 Mass Ave 5th floor for approval before health inspector can sign off.
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, Dec 31, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 11, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s notes
No thermometer inside the 2 door refrigeration unit. Provide thermometer inside small 2 door refrigeration 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed grease build up on the back splash and hood filters. Degrease to remove grease. Hood sticker expires in Jan.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no AIR GAP on the prep sink. Contact licensed plumber and provide proper air gap on the prep sink. Licensed plumber will need to contact plumbing inspector at 1010 Mass Ave 5th floor for approval before health inspector can sign off.
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, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 22, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed grease build up on the floor in the basement. Grease trap was cleaned 3/29. Remove grease from the basement floor to prevent rodent activity. Organize basement and sweep floor.
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, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 15, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed grease build up on the floor in the basement. Grease trap was cleaned 3/29. Remove grease from the basement floor to prevent rodent activity. Organize basement and sweep floor.
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, Apr 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 10, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 10, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 11, 2024
Report filed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature
Official wording
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Potato salad was made today 58F and cooling in a large pan. Spoke to PIC and she was able to correct onsite. She separated the potato salad into separate pans and placed into another refrigeration unit. Ensure that staff is following cooling requirements for time/temperture.
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 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sink is direct to waste. Contact a licensed plumber. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed.
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.
No conspicuous thermometer inside reach in one door refrigeration unit in the back room. Provide thermometer.
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood vent is visibily soiled near the filters and the sticker expires tomorrow. 2/29 end of the month. Clean to remove grease build up. Contact licensed company to update sticker. 3/11/24- Company is coming out today to clean and update sticker. PIC will email me a picture of the new sticker.
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 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 28, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature
Official wording
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Potato salad was made today 58F and cooling in a large pan. Spoke to PIC and she was able to correct onsite. She separated the potato salad into separate pans and placed into another refrigeration unit. Ensure that staff is following cooling requirements for time/temperture.
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.
No conspicuous thermometer inside reach in one door refrigeration unit in the back room. Provide thermometer.
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 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
Prep sink is direct to waste. Contact a licensed plumber. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood vent is visibily soiled near the filters and the sticker expires tomorrow. 2/29 end of the month. Clean to remove grease build up. Contact licensed company to update sticker.
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, 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.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove clutter of non-inuse equipment from basement wooden pallets tools.
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, Nov 27, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 16, 2023
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide a current pest control report.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove clutter of non-inuse equipment from basement wooden pallets tools.
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.
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.