Inspection
Apr 2, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of smoking in the restroom. Discontinue smoking inside of the establishment and provide a designated area for staff.
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.
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Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces/dressings with no labels. Provide
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cooked meatballs inside of the steam table at 125F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above.
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 temperatureOfficial wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink in the main kitchen area observed being blocked by several pieces of equipment. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible during operational hours.
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 problemsOfficial wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Feb. 2026. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
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 problemsOfficial wording
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
Inspector’s notes
Several lights above cans of sauces in the basement area with no shields. Provide.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source