Inspection
Apr 30, 2026
9 recorded violations
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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Dice tomatoes 50F. Product cut within the hour removed from service to cool in blast chiller. Sandwich unit is holding at 40F.
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.
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(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cooked chicken drums 118F. Product made within the hour removed from service and reheated to above 165F. COS.
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.
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Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Sandwich cooler is icing up. PIC states work order submitted. Unit is holding at 39F. Make all necessary repairs.
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.
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Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
Inspector’s notes
Cooked chicken storage bags being stored in a box that once held raw chicken. PIC discarded. Discontinue.
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.
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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean under cabinets at Starbucks of visible soils debris and food soils under pizza/sandwich station dust and soils under chip aisle behind kickplates.Window bays facing Huntington ave with debris and soils. 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.
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Prohibitions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove single use articles from utility closet.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Deli handsink obstructed. Corrected on site. Proper handwashing observed.
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.
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Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)
Inspector’s notes
Coving missing along wall near sinks in produce back room. Replace.
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.
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Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
What appears to be mice droppings on floor behind produce wet case. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an up to date detailed IPM pest control report upon re inspection that also documents above the drop ceilings are being treated and addresses any and all potential entry points and contributing factors as assessed by a licensed pest control company.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source