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10 inspections
Inspection
Sep 15, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Inspector’s notes
In the large basement area where food prep was observed during the inspection there are exposed utility pipes; enclose the pipes or provide a ceiling above the food prep area below the utility pipes to prevent possible contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
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
The handle for the handwashing sink on the first floor is missing or damaged; repair or replace. The handwashing sink is usuable.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 18, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.005/5-204.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
In the large basement room I observed food prep happening but there is no handwashing sink in the room the closest handwashing sink is up stairs and through two doors; provide a hard plumbed handwashing sink in the large basement room.
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.
In the large basement area where food prep was observed during the inspection there are exposed utility pipes; enclose the pipes or provide a ceiling above the food prep area below the utility pipes to prevent possible contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
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
The handle for the handwashing sink on the first floor is missing or damaged; repair or replace. The handwashing sink is usuable.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 18, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 10, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
8 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed at least two food handlers preparing and handling foods without hair restraints; provide hair restraints for 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.
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
The posted Allergen Awareness certificate expired in June of 2025; have at least one person on staff go through an Allergen Awareness training from an accredited vendor and post the updated Allergen Awareness certificate.
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.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
On the printed menus there are food items that can be served undercooked per discussion with the person in charge. There is no consumer advisory warning or reminder on the menus. Provide the consumer advisory warning and reminder with an * on food menu items that can be served raw or undercooked on all printed and online menus.
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
The location uses chlorine for sanitizer at the three compartment sink and in spray bottles but could not provide the correct testing device; provide testing devices for chemical sanitizer solutions used on premise.
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 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine; 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.
In the large basement room I observed food prep happening but there is no handwashing sink in the room the closest handwashing sink is up stairs and through two doors; provide a hard plumbed handwashing sink in the large basement room.
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.
In the large basement area where food prep was observed during the inspection there are exposed utility pipes; enclose the pipes or provide a ceiling above the food prep area below the utility pipes to prevent possible contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
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
The handle for the handwashing sink on the first floor is missing or damaged; repair or replace.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 10, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 3, 2026
Failed
8 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed at least two food handlers preparing and handling foods without hair restraints; provide hair restraints for 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.
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
The posted Allergen Awareness certificate expired in June of 2025; have at least one person on staff go through an Allergen Awareness training from an accredited vendor and post the updated Allergen Awareness certificate.
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.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
On the printed menus there are food items that can be served undercooked per discussion with the person in charge. There is no consumer advisory warning or reminder on the menus. Provide the consumer advisory warning and reminder with an * on food menu items that can be served raw or undercooked on all printed and online menus.
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
The location uses chlorine for sanitizer at the three compartment sink and in spray bottles but could not provide the correct testing device; provide testing devices for chemical sanitizer solutions used on premise.
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 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine; 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.
In the large basement room I observed food prep happening but there is no handwashing sink in the room the closest handwashing sink is up stairs and through two doors; provide a hard plumbed handwashing sink in the large basement room.
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.
In the large basement area where food prep was observed during the inspection there are exposed utility pipes; enclose the pipes or provide a ceiling above the food prep area below the utility pipes to prevent possible contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
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
The handle for the handwashing sink on the first floor is missing or damaged; repair or replace.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 3, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 19, 2026
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.003/3-305.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Coffee storage containers observed being stored directly under the drainage pipe to the single bay sink located on the first floor. Discontinue and store all equipment in a clean and protected manner.
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 19, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 24, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to post an up to date Food safty and Allergen certificate. Both expired in the last few months. Please provide or paperwork tht you are signed up and the class is paid for.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 24, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 17, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to post an up to date Food safty and Allergen certificate. Both expired in the last few months. Please provide or paperwork tht you are signed up and the class is paid for.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 2, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to get a irreversible measuring device for the high temperature dishwasher as discussed.
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
Please provide a test kit for quats for basement three bay sink.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have an air gap installed on the prep sink as discussed.
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, Jan 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 10, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to get a irreversible measuring device for the high temperature dishwasher as discussed.
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
Please provide a test kit for quats for basement three bay sink.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have an air gap installed on the prep sink as discussed.
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.