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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Inspection
Dec 20, 2024
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed cardboar lining grocery shelving. Discontinue. Corrected on site by PIC
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 20, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 6, 2024
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Large quantity of bottled beverage and condiments package observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/ 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Interior and exterior of all refrigeration units observed soiled from black substances refrigerator motor fan observed heavily soiled. 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.
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide
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, Jun 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 30, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Large quantity of bottled beverage and condiments package observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/ 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Interior and exterior of all refrigeration units observed soiled from black substances refrigerator motor fan observed heavily soiled. 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.
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide
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, May 30, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 28, 2023
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Front door open - cat is walking in and out of the entrance - remove permenantly
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 28, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 15, 2023
Failed (extension granted)
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Discontinue overloading the multi - door refrigeration units with products such as raw shell eggs and sliced cheeses - this is blocking proper air flow and not allowing the door to close properly address immediately
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all foods are being stored at least six inches off the floors of the store in order to reduce potential rodent activity and to also be able to wash all areas of the floor without contaminating foods being stored directly on the floor with the soiled water and chemical being used as a cleanser
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.
Pastry being sold on the front counter have no labels and appear to have been homemade - no wholesale receipts avaiulable - discontinue the sale until verification has been provided
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean inside all refrigeration / freezer units from all visible food spills
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.
Front door open - cat is walking in and out of the entrance - remove permenantly
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.
Remove cat from the premises - if there is a rodent issue in the up coming months the store will have to contact a professionally licensed pest control company as discussed
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, Nov 15, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 8, 2023
Failed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Discontinue overloading the multi - door refrigeration units with products such as raw shell eggs and sliced cheeses - this is blocking proper air flow and not allowing the door to close properly address immediately
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all foods are being stored at least six inches off the floors of the store in order to reduce potential rodent activity and to also be able to wash all areas of the floor without contaminating foods being stored directly on the floor with the soiled water and chemical being used as a cleanser
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.
Pastry being sold on the front counter have no labels and appear to have been homemade - no wholesale receipts avaiulable - discontinue the sale until verification has been provided
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean inside all refrigeration / freezer units from all visible food spills
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.
Remove cat from the premises - if there is a rodent issue in the up coming months the store will have to contact a professionally licensed pest control company as discussed
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.