Inspection
Jul 28, 2026
9 recorded violations
Official wording
Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed wine bottles stored directly in the consumable ice.Discontinue and retrain staff
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Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Noted some RTE foods in the walkin past 7days.Discard and retrain staff
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.
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Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted freezer door gasket in need of repair. Noted ice built up in the freezer floor and on the shelves.Clean and repair the equipment
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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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Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Noted no air gap in the prep sink.Provide a plumbers report for the installation of the air gap.
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.
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Covering Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted grease barrel uncovered. Provide sealed cover
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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Repair the ceiling above the ice machine in the basement to prevent contamination.
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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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Handwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide paper towel at the hand sink bar.
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.
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Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Note rat droppings in several areas of the basement kitchen floor small utility closest employee room with lockers Soda station area in the basement. Provide current pest report from a licensed pest technician. Clean all the droppings from the areas mentioned above daily.Provide detail pest report for exclusinary work completed to eliminate the entry points for the rats.
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.
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(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Noted rat droppings in the basement at several areas including downstairs kitchen/prep area/utility area/employee locker room causing insanitary conditions. Clean all the droppings call the pest technician for immediate service and email detail pest report with any exclusinary work performed and all entry points closed for pest entry to isdhealth@boston.gov
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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