Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
19 inspections
Inspection
Jul 10, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
6-25-2026: Upon reinspection: no air gap has been installed at the prep sink and no quote from a licensed plumber has been provided. Have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap at the prep sink.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 10, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 8, 2026
Hearing scheduled
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
6-25-2026: Upon reinspection: no air gap has been installed at the prep sink and no quote from a licensed plumber has been provided. Have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap at the prep sink.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
6-25-2026: Upon reinspection the scheduled cleaning for 6-18-2026 was not performed expired hood inspection sticker persists. Have an approved hood cleaning company perform service on the hood and provide an updated hood inspection sticker photo to damien.yee@boston.gov
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, Jul 8, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 25, 2026
Hearing scheduled
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed in-use utensils stored in 80F water observed deli containers with no handles stored in bulk food containers; in-use utensils should be stored on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water and utensils used to scoop foods should have handles.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
6-25-2026: Upon reinspection: no air gap has been installed at the prep sink and no quote from a licensed plumber has been provided. Have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap at the prep sink.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
At the side entrance where the new doors were installed there are gaps where daylight is observable when the door is shut; repair or replace the door or install a door sweep to prevent pest entry.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
6-25-2026: Upon reinspection the scheduled cleaning for 6-18-2026 was not performed expired hood inspection sticker persists. Have an approved hood cleaning company perform service on the hood and provide an updated hood inspection sticker photo to damien.yee@boston.gov
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 25, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 15, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
9 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No instructions to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event could be presented during the inspection; 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.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed in-use utensils stored in 80F water observed deli containers with no handles stored in bulk food containers; in-use utensils should be stored on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water and utensils used to scoop foods should have handles.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
The floors and walls of the warewashing area are heavily encrusted in soils the interiors of the deep fat fryers are heavily soiled; clean and sanitize the areas of soils.
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
At the handwashing sink at the bar observed a hose attached to the faucet leading to a portable air condtioner and hoses leading from a portable air conditioner termnating into the basin of the handwashing sink preventing use of the handwashing sink for hand washing there is no other handwashing sink in the bar and employees must walk through doors into the kitchen to wash their hands; handwashing sinks should be used for hand washing only.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
At the food prep sink there is no air gap with the waste pipes leading into the wall and into the basement where also no air gaps could be observed; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap at the prep sink.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
At the side entrance where the new doors were installed there are gaps where daylight is observable when the door is shut; repair or replace the door or install a door sweep to prevent pest entry.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
At the handwashing sink behind the expo station there is no handwashing signage; provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
There are missing tiles damaged tiles and holes in ceiling tiles in the kitchen above the cook line and mop closet; repair or replace damaged tiles. The wall next to the side entrance is damaged; repair the wall. One of the baffles in the hood is not properly seated and wobbles back in forth; reseat or repair the baffle so that it sits properly in the hood system.
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
6-15-26 Upon reinspection person in charges states a hood cleaning company is coming on 6-18-26 to clean and provide a new sticker.
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 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 8, 2026
Failed
9 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No instructions to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event could be presented during the inspection; 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.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed in-use utensils stored in 80F water observed deli containers with no handles stored in bulk food containers; in-use utensils should be stored on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water and utensils used to scoop foods should have handles.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
The floors and walls of the warewashing area are heavily encrusted in soils the interiors of the deep fat fryers are heavily soiled; clean and sanitize the areas of soils.
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
At the handwashing sink at the bar observed a hose attached to the faucet leading to a portable air condtioner and hoses leading from a portable air conditioner termnating into the basin of the handwashing sink preventing use of the handwashing sink for hand washing there is no other handwashing sink in the bar and employees must walk through doors into the kitchen to wash their hands; handwashing sinks should be used for hand washing only.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
At the food prep sink there is no air gap with the waste pipes leading into the wall and into the basement where also no air gaps could be observed; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap at the prep sink.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
At the side entrance where the new doors were installed there are gaps where daylight is observable when the door is shut; repair or replace the door or install a door sweep to prevent pest entry.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
At the handwashing sink behind the expo station there is no handwashing signage; provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
There are missing tiles damaged tiles and holes in ceiling tiles in the kitchen above the cook line and mop closet; repair or replace damaged tiles. The wall next to the side entrance is damaged; repair the wall. One of the baffles in the hood is not properly seated and wobbles back in forth; reseat or repair the baffle so that it sits properly in the hood system.
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Yellow hood inspection sticker expired March 2026; have an approved hood cleaner perform service and provide an updated hood inspection sticker.
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 8, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 7, 2025
Passed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
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.
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
Interior chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils and debris under chemical shlef and on walk-in refrigerator floor. Clean and sanitize to avoid attracting pests.
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.
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.
Quats sanitizer dispensing over 500ppm. Service as needed to calibrate to 200ppm. Dilute as needed.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2025
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
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.
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
Interior chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils and debris under chemical shlef and on walk-in refrigerator floor. Clean and sanitize to avoid attracting pests.
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.
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.
Quats sanitizer dispensing over 500ppm. Service as needed to calibrate to 200ppm. Dilute as needed.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 30, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired. Scheduled for tomorrow 5/28
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, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 27, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Bar dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Wash all glass ware in kitchen dish machine.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Kitchen hand sink hot water with slow drip. Bar dump sink with slow leak. Repair as needed.
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired. Scheduled for tomorrow 5/28
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 27, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 20, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Bar dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Wash all glass ware in kitchen dish machine.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Kitchen hand sink hot water with slow drip. Bar dump sink with slow leak. Repair as needed.
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
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 20, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 2, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dumpster area with old out of use range pallets wood & debris. Waste oil container found with open door with trash and debris. Remove maintain closed with pest proof lids.
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.
Front door no door sweep back door with holes. Seal with pest proof materials. Several open conditions and voids noted on recent pest report from EcoLab dated 11/11/24. Address at once.
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, Dec 2, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 14, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dumpster area with old out of use range pallets wood & debris. Waste oil container found with open door with trash and debris. Remove maintain closed with pest proof lids.
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.
Front door no door sweep back door with holes. Seal with pest proof materials. Several open conditions and voids noted on recent pest report from EcoLab dated 11/11/24. Address at once.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Evidence of mice activity in dining room. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
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 14, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 6, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dumpster area with old out of use range pallets wood & debris. 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.
Evidence of mice activity in dining room. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
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 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 30, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker is not stamped- does not indicate date of service or month of expiration. Contact company to update sticker.
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, Oct 30, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 21, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker is not stamped- does not indicate date of service or month of expiration. Contact company to update sticker.
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, Oct 21, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 17, 2024
Report filed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Faucet at warewash hand sink loose. Repair as needed to ensure hand washing. Scheduled for this week
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple floor tiles broken in walk-in refrigerator. Repair or replace for smooth cleanable surface. Waiting for estimates
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired. Thursday 5/16
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 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 13, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
13 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Potatoes from previous night on top of deli refrigerator unit 64F. Discarded by PIC. Ensure all food is properly stored under refrigeration.
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple prepped items in refrigerator without date marking. PIC stated foods prepped in last two days. Ensure all prepped foods held more than 24 hours are dated and labeled.
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No test strips for quats sanitizer. Provide test strips.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Bar dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Service as needed. Wash all glassware in kitchen
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
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
Top of dish machine with soils. Clean to rpevent contamination of clean dishes.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils and debris under dish machine 3 compartment sink behind greae traps and under dry storage shelving. Floor in walk-in refrigerator soiled. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
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.
Faucet at warewash hand sink loose. Repair as needed to ensure hand washing. Scheduled for this week
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.
Mouse droppings under shelves in dry storage under 3 compartment sink and dish area. Clean all areas. Discard unused items stored on floors to prevent harborage of mice. Reviewed pest reports- follow pest control reccommendations
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.
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dead mouse on glue trap in back storage area. Discard to prevent contamination.
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
Multiple floor tiles broken in walk-in refrigerator. Repair or replace for smooth cleanable surface. Waiting for estimates
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired. Thursday 5/16
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 13, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 6, 2024
Failed
13 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Potatoes from previous night on top of deli refrigerator unit 64F. Discarded by PIC. Ensure all food is properly stored under refrigeration.
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple prepped items in refrigerator without date marking. PIC stated foods prepped in last two days. Ensure all prepped foods held more than 24 hours are dated and labeled.
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
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Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No test strips for quats sanitizer. Provide test strips.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Bar dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Service as needed. Wash all glassware in kitchen
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Top of dish machine with soils. Clean to rpevent contamination of clean dishes.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils and debris under dish machine 3 compartment sink behind greae traps and under dry storage shelving. Floor in walk-in refrigerator soiled. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
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.
Faucet at warewash hand sink loose. Repair as needed to ensure hand washing
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.
Mouse droppings under shelves in dry storage under 3 compartment sink and dish area. Clean all areas. Discard unused items stored on floors to prevent harborage of mice. Reviewed pest reports- follow pest control reccommendations
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.
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dead mouse on glue trap in back storage area. Discard to prevent contamination.
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
Multiple floor tiles broken in walk-in refrigerator. Repair or replace for smooth cleanable surface.
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
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Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
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.