SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
13 inspections
Inspection
Aug 27, 2026
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Filters @ hood with grease and carbon build up clean to 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.
Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No sanitizer registering at kitchen low temperature machine supply to read 50-150ppm. (Low temp @ Bar @ 100ppm of Chlorine and 3 bay sink in use Ok. )
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.
Wall to right and left of door entering the kitchen with soils and cut marks repair and repaint or seal to protect.
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 27, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 7, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Filters @ hood with grease and carbon build up clean to 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.
Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No sanitizer registering at kitchen low temperature machine supply to read 50-150ppm. (Low temp @ Bar @ 100ppm of Chlorine and 3 bay sink in use Ok. )
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.
Wall to right and left of door entering the kitchen with soils and cut marks repair and repaint or seal to protect.
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 7, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 9, 2026
Passed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
* asterisks missing on food items on menu's supply with proper wording
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.
1) Hood baffles with Carbon build up clean to remove 2) Hood sticker expired in January of 2026 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company registered with BFD
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.
Hot water not turning off at hand sink in kitchen repair
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.
Walls around 3 bay and trash barrel with soils and chipping paint clean to 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 9, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 12, 2026
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
* asterisks missing on food items on menu's supply with proper wording
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.
1) Hood baffles with Carbon build up clean to remove 2) Hood sticker expired in January of 2026 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company registered with BFD
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.
Hot water not turning off at hand sink in kitchen repair
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.
Walls around 3 bay and trash barrel with soils and chipping paint clean to 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 12, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 23, 2025
Passed
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
Low temperature Dish machine at the bar recording 0PPM with the strip out of sanitizer. Provide
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.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing service hood sticker.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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 2, 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
Low temperature Dish machine at the bar recording 0PPM with the strip out of sanitizer. Provide
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.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing service hood sticker.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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 21, 2025
Passed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dish machine at the bar out of sanitizer and soap empty containers. Provide COS by the PIC Checked the sanitizer with the strip at 100PPM
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.
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
Ice machine heavily soiled inside the machine. Clean with frequency
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.
No hand soap available at the bar hand sink. Provide COS by the PIC
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Fillters in the hood heavily soiled with grease. Clean with frequency
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, Mar 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 14, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dish machine at the bar out of sanitizer and soap empty containers. Provide COS by the PIC Checked the sanitizer with the strip at 100PPM
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.
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
Ice machine heavily soiled inside the machine. Clean with frequency
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.
No hand soap available at the bar hand sink. Provide COS by the PIC
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Fillters in the hood heavily soiled with grease. Clean with frequency
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, Mar 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 23, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
No air gap in the prep sink. Provide
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 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 19, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Owner/manager was not on site. Provide A designated person in charge should be available all hours of operation
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
No consumer advisory on the menu for undercooked menu items. Provide
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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Missing cover on the ice machine. 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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
The hood filters above the char is heavily soiled. Clean with frequency The bottom shelf/glass door at the bar is heavily soiled. Clean
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.
No hand sink at the bar. Provide a designated hand sink with soap/towel
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
No air gap in the prep sink. Provide
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 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide hair restrain to the staff while cooking food.
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 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Owner/manager was not on site. Provide A designated person in charge should be available all hours of operation
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.
Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
Inspector’s notes
Ice used in the bar for cooling the plate for the fountain soda needs to be seperated from Ice consumed by the consumer. Retrain staff not to over fill the bin.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No consumer advisory on the menu for undercooked menu items. Provide
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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Missing cover on the ice machine. 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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
The hood filters above the char is heavily soiled. Clean with frequency The bottom shelf/glass door at the bar is heavily soiled. Clean
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.
No hand sink at the bar. Provide a designated hand sink with soap/towel
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink in the kitchen blocked by chair and had empty cup in the sink. Retrain staff not to block and do not discard any trash. All handsink needs to be accesible for hand washing
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
No air gap in the prep sink. Provide
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
The Ice machine room has lot of clutter. Clean and maintain the area/Remove all the unnecessary items.
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 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide hair restrain to the staff while cooking food.
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 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Owner/manager was not on site. Provide A designated person in charge should be available all hours of operation
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.
Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
Inspector’s notes
Ice used in the bar for cooling the plate for the fountain soda needs to be seperated from Ice consumed by the consumer. Retrain staff not to over fill the bin.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No consumer advisory on the menu for undercooked menu items. Provide
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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Noted inside the icemachine black/pink spots. Clean Missing cover on the ice machine. 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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
The hood filters above the char is heavily soiled. Clean with frequency The bottom shelf/glass door at the bar is heavily soiled. Clean
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.
No hand sink at the bar. Provide a designated hand sink with soap/towel
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink in the kitchen blocked by chair and had empty cup in the sink. Retrain staff not to block and do not discard any trash. All handsink needs to be accesible for hand washing
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
No air gap in the prep sink. Provide
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
The Ice machine room has lot of clutter. Clean and maintain the area/Remove all the unnecessary items.
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.
Clean the floors and lower sections of the kitchen walls where needed from all visible food spills stains and soils - clean exterior of all cooking equipment on the line - shelving units - exterior of all bulk food containers from visible food spills
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Either remove the large empty CO-2 tanks in the basement or anchor them properly so they don't accidently tip over
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.