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The full inspection history
10 inspections
Inspection
Aug 17, 2026
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink in the bathroom water temp is 72F. Ensure water temp minimum is 100F.
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed damaged walls and ceiling in the basement area. Provide smooth durable cleanable walls in the basement. This will help ensure no rodent activity. Observed concrete floors in the basement. Provide smooth durable cleanable floors. Seal concrete. Observed soiled floors in the mop closet. Clean floors and mop sink.
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 working vent in the bathroom. Provide vent in the bathroom.
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 17, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 12, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No vomit & diarrhea kit on site. Provide. Policy and procdures will be emailed over with report.
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.
Hand sink in the bathroom water temp is 72F. Ensure water temp minimum is 100F.
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.
Observed dishmachine. PIC stated the dishmachine is not working. Repair or remove dishmachine.
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
Observed damaged walls and ceiling in the basement area. Provide smooth durable cleanable walls in the basement. This will help ensure no rodent activity. Observed concrete floors in the basement. Provide smooth durable cleanable floors. Seal concrete. Observed soiled floors in the mop closet. Clean floors and mop sink.
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 working vent in the bathroom. Provide vent in the bathroom.
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 12, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 5, 2026
Failed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No vomit & diarrhea kit on site. Provide. Policy and procdures will be emailed over with report.
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.
Hand sink in the bathroom water temp is 72F. Ensure water temp minimum is 100F.
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.
Observed dishmachine. PIC stated the dishmachine is not working. Repair or remove dishmachine.
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
Observed damaged walls and ceiling in the basement area. Provide smooth durable cleanable walls in the basement. This will help ensure no rodent activity. Observed concrete floors in the basement. Provide smooth durable cleanable floors. Seal concrete. Observed soiled floors in the mop closet. Clean floors and mop sink.
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 working vent in the bathroom. Provide vent in the bathroom.
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 5, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 19, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Make all necessary repairs to electrical system. ISD electrical has been notified.
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.
No power in business. Must remain closed until power restored and passed a reinspection. Clearance from ISD building and electrical need prior to being allowed to reopen.
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, Sep 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 18, 2024
Voluntarily closed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Make all necessary repairs to electrical system. ISD electrical has been notified.
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.
No power in business. Must remain closed until power restored and passed a reinspection. Clearance from ISD building and electrical need prior to being allowed to reopen.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Evidence of rodent activity with burrows around dumpster shared with LuLus. Provide updated IPM pest control report.
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, Aug 1, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 25, 2024
Hearing scheduled
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at the proper concentration and temperature.
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
Reach in cooler in basement and coffin freezer with what appears to be mold. Clean to remove. No TCS foods appear to be present in units. Only beverages.
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 burrows around dumpster shared with LuLus. Provide updated IPM pest control report.
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
Area in lower level has numerous non food items stored directly on the floor Reviewed with the PIC on site at the time of the inspection Provide additional shelving or storage and elevate all items off the floor
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, Jul 25, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 18, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
8 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at the proper concentration and temperature.
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.
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
Soiled coffee pot. Wash/rinse/sanitize
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
Reach in cooler in basement and coffin freezer with what appears to be mold. Clean to remove. No TCS foods appear to be present in units. Only beverages.
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 burrows around dumpster shared with LuLus. Provide updated IPM pest control report.
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
Area in lower level has numerous non food items stored directly on the floor Reviewed with the PIC on site at the time of the inspection Provide additional shelving or storage and elevate all items off the floor
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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors walls surfaces with visible soils. Business is not being cleaned with the proper frequency. Address at once.
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, Jul 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 11, 2024
Failed
8 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at the proper concentration and temperature.
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.
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
Soiled coffee pot. Wash/rinse/sanitize
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
Reach in cooler in basement and coffin freezer with what appears to be mold. Clean to remove. No TCS foods appear to be present in units. Only beverages.
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 burrows around dumpster shared with LuLus. Provide updated IPM pest control report.
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
Remove debris in basement litter and filth under open stairwell foam rubber cushions charcoal strewn in basement. Remove charcoal grill from outside rear and items in outside area not in use.
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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors walls surfaces with visible soils. Business is not being cleaned with the proper frequency. Address at once.
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.