SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
8 inspections
Inspection
Jun 11, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove cardboard box as liner on storage shelving provide commercial grade liner.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Replace missing and stain ceiling tiles main floor and at basement area.
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 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 4, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove cardboard box as liner on storage shelving provide commercial grade liner.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Replace missing and stain ceiling tiles main floor and at basement area.
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 4, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 12, 2025
Passed
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 vomit & diarrhea kit on site. Provide vomit and diarrhea kit. Procedures will be sent over in the email with this report. Print out the procedures and place with vomit and diarrhea kit.
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.
Observed salami being stored on the air vents inside the open refrigeration case. Ensure you are not storing food ontop of the air vents. Remove
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed frozen pork chops salmon and fish with no labels. Provide labels and invoices.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed expired Crema Guatemaleteca March 25. Ensure staff is trained on removing expired foods from all shelving. Remove all expired food items throughout the store.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Provide thermometers inside all refrigeration units.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed tupaware in the hand sink. Remove items out of hand sink.
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.
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.
Observed hand signage posted in the mop sink. Remove sign from mop sink area and place over hand sink. Observed soap dispenser on the wall behind the mop sink. Remove and place near the hand sink. Observed paper towels in the mop sink area. Remove and place near the hand sink. Ensure staff is using the mop sink for the mop water and not washing hands or dishes inside the mop sink.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 12, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 2, 2025
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 vomit & diarrhea kit on site. Provide vomit and diarrhea kit. Procedures will be sent over in the email with this report. Print out the procedures and place with vomit and diarrhea kit.
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.
Observed salami being stored on the air vents inside the open refrigeration case. Ensure you are not storing food ontop of the air vents. Remove
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed frozen pork chops salmon and fish with no labels. Provide labels and invoices.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed expired Crema Guatemaleteca March 25. Ensure staff is trained on removing expired foods from all shelving. Remove all expired food items throughout the store.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Provide thermometers inside all refrigeration units.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed tupaware in the hand sink. Remove items out of hand sink.
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.
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.
Observed hand signage posted in the mop sink. Remove sign from mop sink area and place over hand sink. Observed soap dispenser on the wall behind the mop sink. Remove and place near the hand sink. Observed paper towels in the mop sink area. Remove and place near the hand sink. Ensure staff is using the mop sink for the mop water and not washing hands or dishes inside the mop sink.
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.
At this time I found droppings along the ceiling in the stairway to the basement. PIC will need to replace missing tiles clean up droppings and provide a pest control report. Please email me the past few inspection.
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.
Observed live cat in establishment. Remove. Discussed with PIC that live animals are prohibited from retail stores unless service animal. Corrected on site
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 15, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 7, 2023
Failed (extension granted)
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Someone at this location will need to have a Food Safety Certificate to be able to reheat cook and hot hold. Discontinue.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
PIC will need to get the proper equipment ( hand sink three bay sink with drain boards ) in the store to be able to reheat and hot hold foods. PIC will have to have take out added to the Health permit. Also take the Food Safety Class and Allergen. Health Permit needs to be posted.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
I did not see a three bay sink at this location to be able to properly wash and sanitizer equipment.
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
PIC has a hot holding unit at the front counter. At this time no food inside. Spoke to PIC on the phone and I was told that he will reheat some beef parries in the microwave and hot hold. Location does not have a hand sink at the front counter.
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.
At this time I found droppings along the ceiling in the stairway to the basement. PIC will need to replace missing tiles clean up droppings and provide a pest control report. Please email me the past few inspection.
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.
Observed live cat in establishment. Remove. Discussed with PIC that live animals are prohibited from retail stores unless service animal. Corrected on site
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 7, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 27, 2023
Failed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Someone at this location will need to have a Food Safety Certificate to be able to reheat cook and hot hold. Discontinue.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
PIC will need to get the proper equipment ( hand sink three bay sink with drain boards ) in the store to be able to reheat and hot hold foods. PIC will have to have take out added to the Health permit. Also take the Food Safety Class and Allergen. Health Permit needs to be posted.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
I did not see a three bay sink at this location to be able to properly wash and sanitizer equipment.
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
PIC has a hot holding unit at the front counter. At this time no food inside. Spoke to PIC on the phone and I was told that he will reheat some beef parries in the microwave and hot hold. Location does not have a hand sink at the front counter.
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.
At this time I found droppings along the ceiling in the stairway to the basement. PIC will need to replace missing tiles clean up droppings and provide a pest control report. Please email me the past few inspection.
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.