SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
11 inspections
Inspection
May 27, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed deli meats stored in the refrigeration with no date marking. Provide datemarking.
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.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No temperature measuring device. Provide irreversable thermometer or 160 thermal strips.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 27, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 18, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed deli meats stored in the refrigeration with no date marking. Provide datemarking.
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.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No temperature measuring device. Provide irreversable thermometer or 160 thermal strips.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 18, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 17, 2025
Passed
7 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Procedure (P)
Inspector’s notes
Staff member washed hands with gloves on. Corrected on site.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temperature dish machine is not registering presence of chlorine sanitizer after being run three times through cycle. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means to sanitize equipment at high temperature dish machine in place. Unit is 160F at plate when tested with thermal strip.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dust and visible buildup of soils on rafters and HVAC vents above bar. Visible soils under around & behind equipment at bar and in basement. Clean to remove.
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.
Evidence of rodent activity with odors and droppings present in basement on floor under racks and next to walk in cooler. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re 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.
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dead rat on snap trap in basement at bottom right of stair landing. Remove.
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.
No choke save certificate. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
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, Nov 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 5, 2025
Failed
7 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Procedure (P)
Inspector’s notes
Staff member washed hands with gloves on. Corrected on site.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temperature dish machine is not registering presence of chlorine sanitizer after being run three times through cycle. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means to sanitize equipment at high temperature dish machine in place. Unit is 160F at plate when tested with thermal strip.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dust and visible buildup of soils on rafters and HVAC vents above bar. Visible soils under around & behind equipment at bar and in basement. Clean to remove.
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.
Evidence of rodent activity with odors and droppings present in basement on floor under racks and next to walk in cooler. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re 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.
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Dead rat on snap trap in basement at bottom right of stair landing. Remove.
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.
No choke save certificate. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
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, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 19, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Food employee on site lacking knowledge of sanitizing equipment with low temp dish machine could not locate test kit. Retrain staff. Post the certified food protection manager certificate with current permit in visible area.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No sanitizer test kit. 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
Clean floors under around & behind bar equipment of visible soils. Clean basment floors of visible dust and soils.
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, May 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 12, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Food employee on site lacking knowledge of sanitizing equipment with low temp dish machine could not locate test kit. Retrain staff. Post the certified food protection manager certificate with current permit in visible area.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No sanitizer test kit. 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
Clean floors under around & behind bar equipment of visible soils. Clean basment floors of visible dust and soils.
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 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Culinary sink does not have an indirect to waste drain. Install.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Stop work order posted on front of business for facade repairs not in code per ISD inspector Iozzo. Comply with all codes.
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, Dec 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 22, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
There is a food handler certificate posted. This is not valid in Massachusetts. Provide a certified food protection "manager" certificate. Allergen awareness certificate is expired. Provide current.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Culinary sink does not have an indirect to waste drain. Install.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Stop work order posted on front of business for facade repairs not in code per ISD inspector Iozzo. Comply with all codes.
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.
Choke save certificate posted is expired. Provide current. (A)Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
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, Nov 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 15, 2024
Failed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
There is a food handler certificate posted. This is not valid in Massachusetts. Provide a certified food protection "manager" certificate. Allergen awareness certificate is expired. Provide current.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Culinary sink does not have an indirect to waste drain. Install.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Stop work order posted on front of business for facade repairs not in code per ISD inspector Iozzo. Comply with all codes.
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.
Choke save certificate posted is expired. Provide current. (A)Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.