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The full inspection history
14 inspections
Inspection
Jan 23, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Pipe under the 3 bay sink 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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. Sanitizing buckets were set up at the time of the inspection but should be set up and tested during all operational hours.
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.
Employee observed rinsing shredded vegetables in a bowl at the hand sink. Discontinue any type of preparation at the hand sink and use designated preparation sinks.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Excess moisture observed on the lower and upper shleves of the large flip top cooler with rags absorbing the moisture. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Basement walk-in cooler does not appear to be operating at the optimal temperature of below 41F triggering the alarm on the control box. Address and make any necessary repairs. Food termperatures were slightly elevated at the time of the inspection (45F). Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temeprature of below 41F. Several light were out in the basement preparation room. Replace.
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.
Pipe under the 3 bay sink 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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. Sanitizing buckets were set up at the time of the inspection but should be set up and tested during all operational hours.
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.
Employee observed rinsing shredded vegetables in a bowl at the hand sink. Discontinue any type of preparation at the hand sink and use designated preparation sinks.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Excess moisture observed on the lower and upper shleves of the large flip top cooler with rags absorbing the moisture. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Basement walk-in cooler does not appear to be operating at the optimal temperature of below 41F triggering the alarm on the control box. Address and make any necessary repairs. Food termperatures were slightly elevated at the time of the inspection (45F). Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temeprature of below 41F. Several light were out in the basement preparation room. Replace.
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.
Pipe under the 3 bay sink 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 25, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean the hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until Aug 2025 8-12-25 Filters not cleaned. Please clean the hood filters more often. Sticker good untilend of the month. Have the hood cleaned.
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.
On cook line the larger cutting board will need to be cleaned to remove the deep dark stains. 8-12-25 Cutting board will need to be bleach resurfaced or replaced on the cooking line.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have a sanitizer bucket set up for wiping cloths in the kitchen area.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed please have foods properly covered in walk in and refrigerators as long as the foods are not in a cooling stage.
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.
PIC will need to clean the hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until Aug 2025 8-12-25 Filters not cleaned. Please clean the hood filters more often. Sticker good untilend of the month. Have the hood cleaned.
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.
On cook line the larger cutting board will need to be cleaned to remove the deep dark stains. 8-12-25 Cutting board will need to be bleach resurfaced or replaced on the cooking line.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
criticalCode 590.004/4-602.11-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed please clean the interior of the ice machine.
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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have a sanitizer bucket set up for wiping cloths in the kitchen area.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed please have foods properly covered in walk in and refrigerators as long as the foods are not in a cooling stage.
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.
PIC will need to clean the hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until Aug 2025
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.
criticalCode 590.004/4-602.11-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed please clean the interior of the ice machine.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have the leak at the three bay sink repaired.
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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have a sanitizer bucket set up for the wiping clothes.
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.
Chicken dish in flip top at 47F. Please besure to properly cool foods to below 41F after cooking or doing prep.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Chicken dish in flip top at 47F PIC removed and stored in walk in to get food to 41F or below. Other foods in this unit at or below 41F.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean... wire shelves in walk in and refrigerators of dry food Metal shelves on cooking line (top Shelf) Exterior of the refrigerators. Exterior of bulk food containers.
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.
Hood filters on the cooking line will need to be cleaned more often then the hood it self. Please clean the filters. The hood sticker good until April 2025
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer in the low temperature dishwasher was at zero. The sanitizer bucket was empty. PIC did correct this at this time. It tested at 50ppm
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed the floor under and behind equipment in the basement will need to be cleaned. Also along the walls in the basement. Floor under and behind cooking equipment and three bay sink will need to be cleaned.
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 basement I found evidence of rodent droppings under and behind equipment and along mutiple walls. Please clean the floor in the basement in the areas discussed. Besure to fill any holes and cracks you come across. Please provide by email a copy of the last few pest control reports. Please have a copy on hand to review.
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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have a sanitizer bucket set up for the wiping clothes.
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.
Chicken dish in flip top at 47F. Please besure to properly cool foods to below 41F after cooking or doing prep.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Chicken dish in flip top at 47F PIC removed and stored in walk in to get food to 41F or below. Other foods in this unit at or below 41F.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean... wire shelves in walk in and refrigerators of dry food Metal shelves on cooking line (top Shelf) Exterior of the refrigerators. Exterior of bulk food containers.
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.
Hood filters on the cooking line will need to be cleaned more often then the hood it self. Please clean the filters. The hood sticker good until April 2025
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer in the low temperature dishwasher was at zero. The sanitizer bucket was empty. PIC did correct this at this time. It tested at 50ppm
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed the floor under and behind equipment in the basement will need to be cleaned. Also along the walls in the basement. Floor under and behind cooking equipment and three bay sink will need to be cleaned.
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 basement I found evidence of rodent droppings under and behind equipment and along mutiple walls. Please clean the floor in the basement in the areas discussed. Besure to fill any holes and cracks you come across. Please provide by email a copy of the last few pest control reports. Please have a copy on hand to review.
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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC was setting up sanitizer buckets when I walked in to the kitchen. PIC will need to get a few more so that the cooking line has one. Multiple wiping cloths found.
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.
As discussed PIC will need to remove all non cooking equipment and items form the cooking line. I found person items that could fall into food below.
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.
In basement found multiple food containers cooling. All containers uncovered. As discussed someone should be stirring the food. Other side of basement did have a fruit flie issue but did not see any around the food cooling. This will need to be monitor or can put into walk in.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Fried cauliflower in reach in at 49F. Unit was at 40F. PIC will need to be sure the lid is closed when not busy so unit can hold food at 41F or below.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean bulk food containers in kitchen and basement shelves on cooking line in place cooking and cleaning equipment.
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 dishwasher was being used and did not have any sanitizer. This was corrected at this time and was at 75ppm by the time the inspection was done. Please rewash equipment.
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.
Basement prep and in basement found a issue with fruit flies. PIC will need to address this and find another way to store onions and other vegetables. This will help the issue.
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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC was setting up sanitizer buckets when I walked in to the kitchen. PIC will need to get a few more so that the cooking line has one. Multiple wiping cloths found.
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.
As discussed PIC will need to remove all non cooking equipment and items form the cooking line. I found person items that could fall into food below.
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.
In basement found multiple food containers cooling. All containers uncovered. As discussed someone should be stirring the food. Other side of basement did have a fruit flie issue but did not see any around the food cooling. This will need to be monitor or can put into walk in.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Fried cauliflower in reach in at 49F. Unit was at 40F. PIC will need to be sure the lid is closed when not busy so unit can hold food at 41F or below.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean bulk food containers in kitchen and basement shelves on cooking line in place cooking and cleaning equipment.
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 dishwasher was being used and did not have any sanitizer. This was corrected at this time and was at 75ppm by the time the inspection was done. Please rewash equipment.
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.
Basement prep and in basement found a issue with fruit flies. PIC will need to address this and find another way to store onions and other vegetables. This will help the issue.
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, Sep 26, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 21, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
In basement wire shelves with to go containers does not have a ceiling above it. I found rodent droppings on the boxes. Please clean and provide protection above shelf. 1-16-24 PIC will have the same contractor put a a protective barrier above the wire shelves in basement.
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.
LOcation has a mop sink in the kitchen area and next to a hand sink. The sink will need to be enclosed. Please provide walls top and door for mop sink 1-16-24 PIC is going to have walls put up around the mop sink in kitchen area.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have sanitizer buckets set up for staff to use. Discontinue to store in a hand sink or just on counters soiled.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
In basement wire shelves with to go containers does not have a ceiling above it. I found rodent droppings on the boxes. Please clean and provide protection above shelf. 1-16-24 PIC will have the same contractor put a a protective barrier above the wire shelves in basement.
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.
In flip top refrigerator found containers of one food stored on top of other foods. Discontinue.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean Wire shelves in basement prep. Exterior of bulk food containers. Shelves in kitchen
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.
Clean hood filters and exterior of the hood. Both visible soiled.
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.
LOcation has a mop sink in the kitchen area and next to a hand sink. The sink will need to be enclosed. Please provide walls top and door for mop sink 1-16-24 PIC is going to have walls put up around the mop sink in kitchen area.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean all the walls in the basement prep room. Clean the floor in kitchen warewashing and basement for old droppings and debris.
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 droppings found in kitchen basement in prep room and behind ice machine. PIC will need to do a deep cleaning and have pest control come back out for another 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.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have sanitizer buckets set up for staff to use. Discontinue to store in a hand sink or just on counters soiled.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
In basement wire shelves with to go containers does not have a ceiling above it. I found rodent droppings on the boxes. Please clean and provide protection above shelf.
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.
In flip top refrigerator found containers of one food stored on top of other foods. Discontinue.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean Wire shelves in basement prep. Exterior of bulk food containers. Shelves in kitchen
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.
Clean hood filters and exterior of the hood. Both visible soiled.
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
Clean all the walls in the basement prep room. Clean the floor in kitchen warewashing and basement for old droppings and debris.
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 droppings found in kitchen basement in prep room and behind ice machine. PIC will need to do a deep cleaning and have pest control come back out for another 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.