SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
8 inspections
Inspection
Jul 13, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.005/5-204.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Facility observed with only one handsink on site. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of additional handsink to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in process 7.13.26
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.
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
2 bay sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of air gap. (7.13.26) If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled. Plumbers report was provided to be reviewed by ISD Health Division
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, Jul 13, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 25, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.005/5-204.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Facility observed with only one handsink on site. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of additional handsink to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in process 6.25.26
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.
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
2 bay sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of air gap. (6.25.26) If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled. Plumbers report was provided to be reviewed by ISD Health Division
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, Jun 25, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 28, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
21 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide procedure & kit for vomiting & Diarrheal clean up. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to the operator
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 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Servsafe on site observed expired. Provide & post current ServSafe Certificate
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Several buckets of prep foods observed stored on the floor inside walk in bags of dry beans & corn observed stored on the floor. Elevate
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Large quantity of prep foods stored in the walk in observed without date marking . Provide made/ discard date before storing
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.
Hood buffer and attachments observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 7.9.26
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.
Multiple refrigeration unit observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide & keep visible
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.
PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermomoter. Provide maintain accessible
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for the 3 bay sink chlorine solution. Provide Inspector test strips was used to record the pH
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.
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
Facility observed in need of deep cleaning exterior and interior of multiple food equipments cold unit 3 bay sink ice machine backsplash observed soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove
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.
Facility observed with only one handsink on site. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of additional handsink to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in process (5.8.26)
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.
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
2 bay sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of air gap. If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled. Plumbers report was provided to be reviewed by ISD Health Division
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
2 bay sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of air gap. If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor under equipment observed in need of deep cleaning due to visible soils build up. Clean to remove
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Basement area observed heavily clutter. Clean & organize 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 28, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 19, 2026
Failed
20 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide procedure & kit for vomiting & Diarrheal clean up. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to the operator
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 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Servsafe on site observed expired. Provide & post current ServSafe Certificate
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Several buckets of prep foods observed stored on the floor inside walk in bags of dry beans & corn observed stored on the floor. Elevate
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Large quantity of prep foods stored in the walk in observed without date marking . Provide made/ discard date before storing
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.
Hood buffer and attachments observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 7.9.26
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.
Multiple refrigeration unit observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide & keep visible
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.
PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermomoter. Provide maintain accessible
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for the 3 bay sink chlorine solution. Provide Inspector test strips was used to record the pH
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.
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
Facility observed in need of deep cleaning exterior and interior of multiple food equipments cold unit 3 bay sink ice machine backsplash observed soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove
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.
Facility observed with only one handsink on site. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of additional handsink to: inca.prince@boston.gov
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
2 bay sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of air gap. If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor under equipment observed in need of deep cleaning due to visible soils build up. Clean to remove
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Basement area observed heavily clutter. Clean & organize 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 19, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 7, 2023
Passed
1 recorded violation
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
Asterisk on menu items to denote raw or undercooked and wording not on menu's supply for all
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 7, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 29, 2023
Failed
1 recorded violation
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
Asterisk on menu items to denote raw or undercooked and wording not on menu's supply for all
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 29, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 4, 2023
Passed
3 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
Cold hold of Hard Boiled Eggs and cut veggies @ 48-50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below Employee moved foods to walk-in cooler.
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.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
1 door low boy flip top @ 50f repair to ensure proper cold hold of 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.
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.