Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
12 inspections
Inspection
Jun 12, 2026
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-501.15-CFood temperature
Official wording
(B) Cooling Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
2 door flip top unit in kitchen9Next to door coming into kitchen) running @ 49-50f ensure proper cold hold of 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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cold hold of Ham @ 49f Cold hold of Sausages @ 49f ensure proper cold hold of 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.
Hood baffles at cooking line with grease and carbon build up 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 12, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 29, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-501.15-CFood temperature
Official wording
(B) Cooling Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
2 door flip top unit in kitchen9Next to door coming into kitchen) running @ 49-50f ensure proper cold hold of 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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cold hold of Ham @ 49f Cold hold of Sausages @ 49f ensure proper cold hold of 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.
Hood baffles at cooking line with grease and carbon build up 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 29, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 25, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed ice utilized for drinks stored in a cooler without a lid. Provide a proper lid to prevent contamination. The lid should be utilized when you are not scooping ice.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 19, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed ice utilized for drinks stored in a cooler without a lid. Provide a proper lid to prevent contamination. The lid should be utilized when you are not scooping ice.
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
Observed heavy soils on the exterior of all refrigeration and freezer equipment. 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.
Observed a dog inside of establishment at the time of inspection. Retrain staff to ask appropriate questions for prohibiting animals. Provide proper signage. Observed rodent activity in the basement on the staircase next to the freezer chest and on the wood shelving unit. Clean to remove
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, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 12, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed ice utilized for drinks stored in a cooler without a lid. Provide a proper lid to prevent contamination. The lid should be utilized when you are not scooping ice.
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
Observed heavy soils on the exterior of all refrigeration and freezer equipment. 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.
Observed a dog inside of establishment at the time of inspection. Retrain staff to ask appropriate questions for prohibiting animals. Provide proper signage. Observed rodent activity in the basement on the staircase next to the freezer chest and on the wood shelving unit. Clean to remove
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 12, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 11, 2025
Passed
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted food stored on the floor in the walkin. Remove and store 6 inches from the floor
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.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Missing consumer advisory and reminder for undercooked items on the menu.Provide
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.
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
Ice scoop shows rust in the basement ice machine. 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.
Moisture on the basement floor near the ice machine. 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.
Noted small dropings in the basement. Clean with frequency and provide a pest 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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing ceiling tiles above the pizza oven/dish area. 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood filters heavily soiled with grease.Clean
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, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 4, 2025
Failed
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted food stored on the floor in the walkin. Remove and store 6 inches from the floor
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.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Missing consumer advisory and reminder for undercooked items on the menu.Provide
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.
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
Ice scoop shows rust in the basement ice machine. 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.
Moisture on the basement floor near the ice machine. 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.
Noted small dropings in the basement. Clean with frequency and provide a pest 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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing ceiling tiles above the pizza oven/dish area. 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood filters heavily soiled with grease.Clean
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple ready to eat food items stored over 24hrs in refrigerated units / walk in cooler per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat food items (sliced deli meats chicken / tuna salads sliced or cut produce etc..) stored / held over 24hrs per PIC
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.
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
Observed heavy food / coffee spills inside deep freezers and refrigerated units @ grill station / pizza station / coffee unit / cookie freezer. Thoroughly clean all stated units to remove all spills and soils Observed ice machine with mold-like substance inside and soiled knives stored on prep table behind pizza station. Clean to remove all substances in ice machine and maintain all knives clean and sanitized properly stored on clean / sanitized surface
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple damaged or missing floor tiles in kitchen. 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy food debris underneath cooking line units. Clean with frequency to maintain floors clean and free of trash
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple ready to eat food items stored over 24hrs in refrigerated units / walk in cooler per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat food items (sliced deli meats chicken / tuna salads sliced or cut produce etc..) stored / held over 24hrs per PIC
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.
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
Observed heavy food / coffee spills inside deep freezers and refrigerated units @ grill station / pizza station / coffee unit / cookie freezer. Thoroughly clean all stated units to remove all spills and soils Observed ice machine with mold-like substance inside and soiled knives stored on prep table behind pizza station. Clean to remove all substances in ice machine and maintain all knives clean and sanitized properly stored on clean / sanitized surface
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple damaged or missing floor tiles in kitchen. 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy food debris underneath cooking line units. Clean with frequency to maintain floors clean and free of trash
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, Nov 26, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 31, 2024
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed sliced deli meat stored in plastic bags without labels or date marking. Provide to assure proper use by date and proper identification. Retrain staff
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple handsinks with heavy soils. 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.
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 soils in the interior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove Heavy soils on the exterior of refrigeration multiple deep freezer chest and dishmachine. 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.
Observed rodent droppings behind the dish machine and behind the handsinks near the pizza oven. Clean to remove. Provide via email the latest pest control report to shemica.debnam@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 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 23, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed sliced deli meat stored in plastic bags without labels or date marking. Provide to assure proper use by date and proper identification. Retrain staff
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple handsinks with heavy soils. 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.
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 soils in the interior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove Heavy soils on the exterior of refrigeration multiple deep freezer chest and dishmachine. 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.
Observed rodent droppings behind the dish machine and behind the handsinks near the pizza oven. Clean to remove. Provide via email the latest pest control report to shemica.debnam@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.