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The full inspection history
10 inspections
Inspection
Mar 27, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-301.14-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood suction is not working properly and the hood sticker expired in April of 2024 have cleaned and ensure proper operation of hood.
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 27, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 21, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-301.14-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood suction is not working properly and the hood sticker expired in April of 2024 have cleaned and ensure proper operation of hood.
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.
Pipe under the preparation sik is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
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
Floor under and around the fryer/grill station with excess debris adn grease build-up. Clean to remove all.
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.
At the time of the re-inspection (5/29/2024) there was still evidence fo fresh dropping located in the middle vacant lot along with video footage showing live current activity (provided by Dunkin Donuts). Address and clean to remove and have building management provide additional pest control reports to isdhealth@boston.gov.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Coonstruction debris and additional equipment observed at this particular location. Address remove all unecessary equipment and properly clean and sanitize all affected areas.
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 21, 2025 · 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
May 29, 2024
Temporarily closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Pipe under the preparation sik is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Coonstruction debris and additional equipment observed at this particular location. Address remove all unecessary equipment and properly clean and sanitize all affected areas.
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
Floor under and around the fryer/grill station with excess debris adn grease build-up. Clean to remove all.
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.
At the time of the re-inspection (5/29/2024) there was still evidence fo fresh dropping located in the middle vacant lot along with video footage showing live current activity (provided by Dunkin Donuts). Address and clean to remove and have building management provide additional pest control reports to isdhealth@boston.gov.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 29, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 8, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-302.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Inspection and Cleaning Port Protected and Secured (C)
Inspector’s notes
Toilet leaking sewage into bathroom and adjacent hallway reapir
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.
Grease barrel full and recycling bin barrel being used to store old grease supply new barrel and have emptied on regular basis
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.
1) Holes in wall leading to basement repair (old fire panel wall) 2) Holes on wall in prep area in basement repair grease storage room floor with pooling water and grease 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.
1) Rodent droppings found in common area of establishment clean to remove 2) Flies found in storage room in basement clean to remove (Supply Detalied exterminator reports with Findings and recommendations)
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 11, 2024
Temporarily closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-302.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Inspection and Cleaning Port Protected and Secured (C)
Inspector’s notes
Toilet leaking sewage into bathroom and adjacent hallway reapir
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.
Grease barrel full and recycling bin barrel being used to store old grease supply new barrel and have emptied on regular basis
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.
1) Holes in wall leading to basement repair (old fire panel wall) 2) Holes on wall in prep area in basement repair grease storage room floor with pooling water and grease 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.
1) Rodent droppings found in common area of establishment clean to remove 2) Flies found in storage room in basement clean to remove (Supply Detalied exterminator reports with Findings and recommendations)
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 4, 2024
Temporarily closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-302.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Inspection and Cleaning Port Protected and Secured (C)
Inspector’s notes
Toilet leaking sewage into bathroom and adjacent hallway reapir
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.
Grease barrel full and recycling bin barrel being used to store old grease supply new barrel and have emptied on regular basis
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.
1) Holes in wall leading to basement repair (old fire panel wall) 2) Holes on wall in prep area in basement repair grease storage room floor with pooling water and grease 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.
1) Rodent droppings found in common area of establishment clean to remove 2) Flies found in storage room in basement clean to remove (Supply Detalied exterminator reports with Findings and recommendations)
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 6, 2023
Passed
6 recorded violations
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
Heavy debris on counter top located behind rice cookers. Clean to remove. Food spills located in freezer unit next to hand sink. Clean to remove. Debris observed next to soda cooler on the floor. 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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled equipment being stored in the handsink. PIC removed when directed. D/C utilizing for any other purposes and clean and santize for proper use.
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.
Water leaking onto metal counter from a pipe. 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.
Observed rodent droppings on the staircase and near prep area. Clean to 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Heavy debris and food soils on exterior and interior of handsink. Clean to remove.
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, Nov 6, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 30, 2023
Failed
6 recorded violations
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
Heavy debris on counter top located behind rice cookers. Clean to remove. Food spills located in freezer unit next to hand sink. Clean to remove. Debris observed next to soda cooler on the floor. 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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled equipment being stored in the handsink. PIC removed when directed. D/C utilizing for any other purposes and clean and santize for proper use.
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.
Water leaking onto metal counter from a pipe. 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.
Observed rodent droppings on the staircase and near prep area. Clean to 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Heavy debris and food soils on exterior and interior of handsink. Clean to remove.
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.