(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Fried chicken and empanadas in hot units holding under 120F. Reheated in oven. Ensure all hot foods stay held at 135Fand 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.
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Fried chicken and empanadas in hot units holding under 120F. Reheated in oven. Ensure all hot foods stay held at 135Fand 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests
Official wording
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC increase exterminator visit and to provide 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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Water meter closet observed heavily clutter potential rodent harborage. 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 24, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests
Official wording
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC increase exterminator visit and to provide 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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Water meter closet observed heavily clutter potential rodent harborage. 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 24, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 7, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
12 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff working/ serving RTE foods without hair restraint. Provide
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.
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Fried chicken 112F-117F and chicken tenders 123F strored in display hot holding unit. Food was in the hot holding unit for apprx 30 minutes per PIC. PIC refried the product to above 165F and the unit was set to a higher temperature. (COS) PIC to train staff on temperature monitoring of both foods and equipments.
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.
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
2 door upright cold unit observed line with cardboard kitchen shelvings observed lined with aluminum foil. Discontinue
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Front of the house handsink observed blocked by different items (trash can fan sanitizer bucket). Discontinue maintain accessible at all time for handwashing only. (COS)
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.
Ice maker excess water observed dispensing inside handsink.Discontinue
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.
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple dead cockroaches observed on the bathroom floor. Clean to remove. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov (observed clean on 11.7.25)
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 29, 2025
Failed
12 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff working/ serving RTE foods without hair restraint. Provide
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.
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Fried chicken 112F-117F and chicken tenders 123F strored in display hot holding unit. Food was in the hot holding unit for apprx 30 minutes per PIC. PIC refried the product to above 165F and the unit was set to a higher temperature. (COS) PIC to train staff on temperature monitoring of both foods and equipments.
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.
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
2 door upright cold unit observed line with cardboard kitchen shelvings observed lined with aluminum foil. Discontinue
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Front of the house handsink observed blocked by different items (trash can fan sanitizer bucket). Discontinue maintain accessible at all time for handwashing only. (COS)
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.
Ice maker excess water observed dispensing inside handsink.Discontinue
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.
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple dead cockroaches observed on the bathroom floor. Clean to remove. PIC to provide current detailed 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.