Mobile Food Walk On · Boston, MA

Reggae Food

Name: Reggae Food
Address: 1 Citywide St, Boston, MA

1 Citywide St

Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Inspection

Jun 10, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Flip top 54F. glass sliding door reach in 70F. Make all necessary repairs to maintain at below 41F 6/10/26 multiple regfrigeration units not holding below 41F as required on re inspection this day @ 1010 Massachusetts ave

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 temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Door gasket missing on low double door reach in cooler. Replace.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Cutting board heavily scored and soiled. Replace.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floors and sides of equipment with visible soils. Deep clean truck under around and behind in place equipment and on sides of equipment and shelving throughout the vehicle.

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 problems

notedCode L1Other

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No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Provide proper documentation from a licensed electrician and battery manufacturer for battery powered generator stating that it is capable of maintaining all refrigeration and electronic equipment on the vehicle based on individual equipment voltage needs for each unit. The equipment manual provided for the battery states that the unit is not suitable to operate refrigeration equipment.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 27, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Flip top 54F. glass sliding door reach in 70F. Make all necessary repairs to maintain at below 41F

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Door gasket missing on low double door reach in cooler. Replace.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Cutting board heavily scored and soiled. Replace.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floors and sides of equipment with visible soils. Deep clean truck under around and behind in place equipment and on sides of equipment and shelving throughout the vehicle.

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 problems

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Update DBA base of operations address needs to be updated on exterior of truck. Quats sanitizer V&D kit drain plugs food thermometer in place. BFD fire permit needs to be resubmitted for battery powered generator. Provide equipment specification sheets for OUPES battery including capacity and charge time and letter of permission to plug the unit in at operating site(s).

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 27, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 31, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 28, 2024

Out of business

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of inspection the PIC stated that the generator was not operating properly. The event coordinator provided an electrical connection to power the truck. The PIC was also using a grill outside of the truck to cook some of his menu items. The handwash station was also not operating.(temp handwash in place for the event) It was discussed with the owner to finish the event and take the truck off the road provide all necessary repairs contact ISD Health when repairs are completed & bring the truck to 1010 Mass ave between 8-9:30am for a re-inspection.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

The generator is not functioning properly per the PIC Provide all necessary repairs

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

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System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

The handwash sink on the truck observed not operating.Repair (The PIC provided a temporary handwash for the event)

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 13, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

The generator is not functioning properly per the PIC Provide all necessary repairs

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

The handwash sink on the truck observed not operating.Repair (The PIC provided a temporary handwash for the event)

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 13, 2024 · Original Source