Inspection
Aug 11, 2026
21 recorded violations
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Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide vomit & diarrheal clean up kit. Provide & maintain accessible
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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.
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(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
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P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
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No date last day served on shellfish tags shellfish tags observed not kept in chronological order. . Provide last day served or sold and keep organized in chronological order.
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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.
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Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
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Raw scallops observed stored above cut lemons. Discontinue to prevent contamination (cos)
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
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Multiple food storage bulk bins & condiment containers observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
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Portioned cups observed stored inside bulk bins as dispensing utensils observed utensils stored on equipments. Discontinue to prevent contaminations (cos)
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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Thawing (C)
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Raw shrimp observed defrosting in stagnant water. Remove thaw under cool running water or under refrigeration . (cos)
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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.
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Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
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Burger on the menu observed missing asterisk . Provide
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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.
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Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood filters/baffers observed visible soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expires 9.30.26
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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.
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Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
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PIC unable to provide an irreverssible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher on site. Provide & maintain accessible
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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.
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Cutting Surfaces (C)
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Cutting boards at the cook line observed visible stain. Clean to remove
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
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Interior of ice machine of soiled by black substance gasket on multiple cold holding unit observed soiled. Clean to remove
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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.
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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
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Warewashing area hanwashing sink observed blocked by cooler. Discontinue & keep accessible to encourage handwashing. (cos)
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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.
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Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
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Trash storage area observed with multiple cardboard on the floor and trash can lid kept open. Clean to remove. Keep trash can closed at all time to prevent pest access
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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.
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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
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Floor throughout the basement area observed in need of deep cleaning due to loose debris food debris stagnant water (kitchen upstairs/downstairs). Clean to remove
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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.
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Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
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Bar main handwashing sink observed missing paper towels. Provide means to hand drying (cos)
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Handwashing Signage (C)
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Staff restrooom handsink kitchen handsink & bar handsink observed missing handwashing signage. Provide PIC to label food prep sink
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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.
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Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Old rat droppings observed on the floor under the stairway in the basement area. Clean to remove PIC to provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
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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.
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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
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Basement area observed heavily clutter from old kitchen items and furniture. Clean / organize to remove & to prevent pest/rodent harborage
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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.
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Drying Mops (C)
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soiled mop observed stored in stagnant water in the kitchen area. Discontinue & store as discussed during the inspection
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Allergen Awareness observed expired. Post updated Allergen Awareness Certificate
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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source