SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
10 inspections
Inspection
Mar 20, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.002/2-403.11-PFOther
Official wording
Handling Prohibition-Animals (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
3) droppings found under wait service station on second floor clean to remo 5) Door sweeps at front 2 sets of door and at back door with gaps replace to prevent entry 3-5-26 7) Droppings still present in half circle benches of 2nd floor bar
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, Mar 20, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 5, 2026
Hearing scheduled
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.002/2-403.11-PFOther
Official wording
Handling Prohibition-Animals (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
3) droppings found under wait service station on second floor clean to remo 5) Door sweeps at front 2 sets of door and at back door with gaps replace to prevent entry 3-5-26 7) Droppings still present in half circle benches of 2nd floor bar
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, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 26, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.002/2-403.11-PFOther
Official wording
Handling Prohibition-Animals (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
1) Droppings found in benches for booths along wall downstairs clean to remove 2) Droppings found near benches along windows of Congress st clean to remove 3) droppings found under wait service station on second floor clean to remove 4) droppings found under couch on break area clea to remove 50 Door sweeps at front 2 sets of door and at back door with gaps replace to prevent entry
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, Feb 26, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 15, 2025
Passed
6 recorded violations
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
Noted Ice machine dispensing chute has black spots like mold.Clean
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Noted hand sink blocked by a trash barrel in the kitchen area.Remove and provide easy access for hand washing
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.
Noted small black flies at the bar.Provide a pest report indicating no activity
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing ceiling tiles in the dish area/utility closest.Repair
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted heavy food residue under the equipment on the floor at the Bar.Clean
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, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 8, 2025
Failed
6 recorded violations
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
Noted Ice machine dispensing chute has black spots like mold.Clean
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Noted hand sink blocked by a trash barrel in the kitchen area.Remove and provide easy access for hand washing
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.
Noted small black flies at the bar.Provide a pest report indicating no activity
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing ceiling tiles in the dish area/utility closest.Repair
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted heavy food residue under the equipment on the floor at the Bar.Clean
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.
Heavy fruit fly activity observed. Clean and sanitize area. Assure all trash barrels are emptied at the end of service.
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.
Heavy fruit fly activity observed. Clean and sanitize area. Assure all trash barrels are emptied at the end of service.
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.