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Sarva

Name: Sarva
Address: 279 Newbury St, Boston, MA

279 Newbury St

Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

10 inspections

Inspection

Jun 1, 2026

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s notes

The presented certification does not have an expiration date from 360 Training and is listed as a Certificate in Food Safety Manager Principles Training; the person in charge was determined to be knowlegable and answered questions about food safety illness policy and sanitization asked by the Health Inspector; contact 360 training and provide a Certified Food Protection Manager 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

Internal thermometers missing from all cold holding units; provide internal thermometers at all cold holding 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the handwashing sink next to the warewashing area the hot water does not provide hot water while the cold water knob provies hot water; have a licensed plumber fix the sink so hot water flows out when the hot water control knob is turned on.

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, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 23, 2025

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sponges observed at warewashing station. Discard sponges.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 590.004/4-703.11-PChemicals

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Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)

Inspector’s notes

No hot water at 3 compartment sink. 65F

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

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Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No hot water at hand sinks: 65F.

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 wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Hand wash sink at warewashing station inoperable- both faucets do not work. Repair immediately for hand washing at warewashing. Staff using cookline hand sink.

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

majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No hot water for warewashing or hand sinks. Only 65F Provide plumber's report

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 22, 2025

Voluntarily closed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sponges observed at warewashing station. Discard sponges.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.004/4-703.11-PChemicals

Official wording

Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)

Inspector’s notes

No hot water at 3 compartment sink. 65F

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No hot water at hand sinks: 65F.

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 wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Hand wash sink at warewashing station inoperable- both faucets do not work. Repair immediately for hand washing at warewashing. Staff using cookline hand sink.

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

majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No hot water for warewashing or hand sinks. Only 65F Provide plumber's report

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 9, 2025

Passed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ice scoop stored in ice bin. Cups used for scooping sauces in refrigerator. Store scoops outside of food containers. Provide scoops with habdles for sauces.

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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soiled wiping cloths at bar. Provide sanitizer buckets to store wiping cloths to prevent contamination.

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

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

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Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ice bin at bar exposed to potential contamination. Provide cover to protect beverage ice.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Aluminum foil covering shelf in kitchen. Discard foil and discontinue using to cover shelves. Use materials that are durable and cleanable.

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

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hot water faucet handle loose at warewashing hand sink. Repair to ensure hot water for hand wahing.

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

majorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther

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Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Chemical spray bottle without label. Label all chemical spray bottles to prevent contamination.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 9, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 1, 2025

Failed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ice scoop stored in ice bin. Cups used for scooping sauces in refrigerator. Store scoops outside of food containers. Provide scoops with habdles for sauces.

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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soiled wiping cloths at bar. Provide sanitizer buckets to store wiping cloths to prevent contamination.

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

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ice bin at bar exposed to potential contamination. Provide cover to protect beverage ice.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Aluminum foil covering shelf in kitchen. Discard foil and discontinue using to cover shelves. Use materials that are durable and cleanable.

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

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hot water faucet handle loose at warewashing hand sink. Repair to ensure hot water for hand wahing.

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

majorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Chemical spray bottle without label. Label all chemical spray bottles to prevent contamination.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 1, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 20, 2024

Passed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Spoon for rice stored in rice cooker. Store spoon clean and dry next to rice cooker not inside. Or store spoon in hot water over 135F.

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 590.003/3-501.14-PFood temperature

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Cooling (P)

Inspector’s notes

2 containers of chicken curry in walk-in refrigerator at 66F. Cooked previous day. Discarded by PIC. Reviewed cooling procedures provided cooling log.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Shelf at cookline covered with soiled cardboard. Discard cardboard and discontinue covering shelves. Stove back covered in aluminum foil. Discard foil. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.

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

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No chlorine test strips on site. Chlorine mixed according to bottle directions. Provide chlorine 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

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 kitchen dish machine with detergent build-up from leaking soap line. Repair line and clean top of dish machine to prevent soap from contaminating 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hot water faucet at warewashing hand sink is loose. Repair as needed to ensure hot water is readily available for 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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 20, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 13, 2024

Failed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Spoon for rice stored in rice cooker. Store spoon clean and dry next to rice cooker not inside. Or store spoon in hot water over 135F.

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 590.003/3-501.14-PFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling (P)

Inspector’s notes

2 containers of chicken curry in walk-in refrigerator at 66F. Cooked previous day. Discarded by PIC. Reviewed cooling procedures provided cooling log.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

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

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No chlorine test strips on site. Chlorine mixed according to bottle directions. Provide chlorine 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

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 kitchen dish machine with detergent build-up from leaking soap line. Repair line and clean top of dish machine to prevent soap from contaminating 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hot water faucet at warewashing hand sink is loose. Repair as needed to ensure hot water is readily available for 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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 13, 2024 · 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

Sep 13, 2024

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Plastic cup stored in garlic paste for scooping. Provide utensil with a handle to prevent contamination from the hands.

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 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Home Depot bucket used for storing garlic paste. Use containers that are NSF approved for food contact.

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

majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for testing final rinse temperature of high temp dish washers. Provide either thermometer or strips.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)

Inspector’s notes

Food preparation sink without air gap. Provide air gap for food 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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

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 June 2024. Provide invoice from licensed cleaning company for hood cleaning.

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

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

Inspection

Sep 12, 2024

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Plastic cup stored in garlic paste for scooping. Provide utensil with a handle to prevent contamination from the hands.

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 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Home Depot bucket used for storing garlic paste. Use containers that are NSF approved for food contact.

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

majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for testing final rinse temperature of high temp dish washers. Provide either thermometer or strips.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)

Inspector’s notes

Food preparation sink without air gap. Provide air gap for food 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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

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 June 2024. Provide invoice from licensed cleaning company for hood cleaning.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 12, 2024 · Original Source