Inspection
Oct 27, 2026
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Sonsie
327 Newbury St
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Quick Answers
- When was Sonsie last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 27, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Not required”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 14 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Oct 27, 2026.
- Has Sonsie ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 14 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
14 inspectionsInspection
Sep 21, 2026
Report filed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed multiple work stations with in use utensils stored in 80F water; in use utensils should be stored in water 135F and above at all times on a clean and sanitized surface or in cool running water.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed multiple cold holding units with damaged gaskets: first cooler at bar when entering bar reach in and drawer units at grill station and french fry freezer; repair or replace damaged gaskets.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode 590.005/5-202.12-CHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Sinks Installation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
One of the handwashing sinks in the women's restroom in the basement turns off water less than one second after the unit has been depressed to dispense water; repair or replace so that water is dispensed for at least 15 seconds.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 3, 2026
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s Notes
In the basement kitchen observed multiple cold holding units with damaged gaskets | the PSI gauge at the high temperature warewashing machine is broken and missing the dial; repair or replace the broken equipment.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuescriticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
At the dedicated prep sink in the basement kitchen there is a direct connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install and air gap.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 3, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 27, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s Notes
In the basement kitchen observed multiple cold holding units with damaged gaskets | the PSI gauge at the high temperature warewashing machine is broken and missing the dial; repair or replace the broken equipment.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuescriticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
At the dedicated prep sink in the basement kitchen there is a direct connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install and air gap.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 27, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 13, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
14 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
There were multiple critical violations observed during today's inspection please review the report with your staff and take proper corrective actions. The persons in charge during the inspection who are certified food protection managers were not able to answer questions about illness policy and did not take corrective actions of observed violations and the Health Inspector needed to direct corrective actions person in charge need to be able to take active managerial control and be knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Locations keeps their shellstock tags for at least 90 days but observed that no dates were written on the used shellstock tags | in a reach-in cooler with pastries observed a container of live oysters without a shellstock tag accompanied with them; shellstock tags should have the date written of the last served unit and shellstock tags should always accompany the shellstock.
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.
More about building upkeep issuescriticalCode 590.003/3-501.18-PFood temperature
Official Wording
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)
Inspector’s Notes
In the walk-in refrigerator observed a container of pickled cucumbers dated 4-20 and per discussion with the chef they are in-house made and held for more than seven days and no HACCP plan and no variance is approved by the Health Division; hold TCS foods for up to seven days only the person in charge voluntarily discarded and denatured the pickled cucumbers and states they will seek to procure commercially made pickled products.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
The irreversible provided would not remain on through a cycle of the high temperature warewashing machine; repair or replace the irreversible thermometer. A repair person was called and arrived during the inspection and provided a new irreversible thermometer.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
There are two chemical warewashing machines at the bar but no testing devices for chlorine could be presented; provide testing devices for chemicals used to sanitize the Health Inspector left some chlorine test strips for the restaurant to use until they can provide their own.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s Notes
In the basement kitchen observed multiple cold holding units with damaged gaskets | the PSI gauge at the high temperature warewashing machine is broken and missing the dial; repair or replace the broken equipment.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode 590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
Inspector’s Notes
At the bar observed an employee using a reusable cloth to dry wares after they had been through a cycle inside the chemical warewashing machine; cleaned and sanitized wares should be air dried only.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesmajorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official Wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
At the handwashing sink next to the prep sink observed a deli container stored inside the basin | at the first floor bar observed the middle handwashing basin sink blocked by bar supplies | observed an employee dumping water into the basin of a handwashing sink and washing food contact surfaces; handwashing sinks should only be used for handwashing and nothing else retrain staff on proper usage of handwashing sinks.
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.
More about handwashing problemscriticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
At the dedicated prep sink in the basement kitchen there is a direct connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install and air gap.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther
Official Wording
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Inspector’s Notes
In the employee restroom provide a covered waste receptacle.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
At the downstairs wine bar handwashing sink there is no handwashing cleanser and no approved hand drying device; handwashing sinks should be stocked at all times.
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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
In the women's restroom in the basement there is no handwashing signage; provide.
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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The toilet and floors around the toilet in the employee restroom are heavily soiled; clean and sanitize of soils.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode L1Other
Official Wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s Notes
Post Health Permit Site Cleanliness License and Manager Certifications visible to customers. Post Letter Grade visible to customers within 6 feet of entrance at eye level.
In Plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 13, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 6, 2026
Failed
14 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
There were multiple critical violations observed during today's inspection please review the report with your staff and take proper corrective actions. The persons in charge during the inspection who are certified food protection managers were not able to answer questions about illness policy and did not take corrective actions of observed violations and the Health Inspector needed to direct corrective actions person in charge need to be able to take active managerial control and be knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Locations keeps their shellstock tags for at least 90 days but observed that no dates were written on the used shellstock tags | in a reach-in cooler with pastries observed a container of live oysters without a shellstock tag accompanied with them; shellstock tags should have the date written of the last served unit and shellstock tags should always accompany the shellstock.
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.
More about building upkeep issuescriticalCode 590.003/3-501.18-PFood temperature
Official Wording
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)
Inspector’s Notes
In the walk-in refrigerator observed a container of pickled cucumbers dated 4-20 and per discussion with the chef they are in-house made and held for more than seven days and no HACCP plan and no variance is approved by the Health Division; hold TCS foods for up to seven days only the person in charge voluntarily discarded and denatured the pickled cucumbers and states they will seek to procure commercially made pickled products.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
The irreversible provided would not remain on through a cycle of the high temperature warewashing machine; repair or replace the irreversible thermometer. A repair person was called and arrived during the inspection and provided a new irreversible thermometer.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
There are two chemical warewashing machines at the bar but no testing devices for chlorine could be presented; provide testing devices for chemicals used to sanitize the Health Inspector left some chlorine test strips for the restaurant to use until they can provide their own.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s Notes
In the basement kitchen observed multiple cold holding units with damaged gaskets | the PSI gauge at the high temperature warewashing machine is broken and missing the dial; repair or replace the broken equipment.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode 590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
Inspector’s Notes
At the bar observed an employee using a reusable cloth to dry wares after they had been through a cycle inside the chemical warewashing machine; cleaned and sanitized wares should be air dried only.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesmajorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official Wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
At the handwashing sink next to the prep sink observed a deli container stored inside the basin | at the first floor bar observed the middle handwashing basin sink blocked by bar supplies | observed an employee dumping water into the basin of a handwashing sink and washing food contact surfaces; handwashing sinks should only be used for handwashing and nothing else retrain staff on proper usage of handwashing sinks.
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.
More about handwashing problemscriticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
At the dedicated prep sink in the basement kitchen there is a direct connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install and air gap.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther
Official Wording
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Inspector’s Notes
In the employee restroom provide a covered waste receptacle.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
At the downstairs wine bar handwashing sink there is no handwashing cleanser and no approved hand drying device; handwashing sinks should be stocked at all times.
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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
In the women's restroom in the basement there is no handwashing signage; provide.
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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The toilet and floors around the toilet in the employee restroom are heavily soiled; clean and sanitize of soils.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode L1Other
Official Wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s Notes
Post Health Permit Site Cleanliness License and Manager Certifications visible to customers. Post Letter Grade visible to customers within 6 feet of entrance at eye level.
In Plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 8, 2025
Report filed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.11-COther
Official Wording
Outdoor Storage Surface (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Outdoor storage area where grease bins are present with uneven surfaces pot hole near cath basin. The area needs to be regraded to properly drain.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-502.11-COther
Official Wording
Frequency-Removal (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Dumpster is full bags of trash outside dumpster on ground. Arrange for pickup.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
Inspector’s Notes
HVAC vents in basement kitchen with rust. Clean and resurface.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official Wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Door sweep broken parts missing on back door. Seal with pest proof materials.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.009(E)Other
Official Wording
Anti-Choking
Inspector’s Notes
No choke save certificate available. Provide. (A) Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 7, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
13 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No allergen certificate available upon inspection. Provide or proof of enrollment.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-602.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Inside ice machine with visible 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Heavy soils under equipment in pizza station area dust on duct work above basement warewashing area. 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.005/5-403.12-COther
Official Wording
Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Puddles water in back area from condensate drain exiting rear of building sump pump present in catch basin to pump rain water into nearby alleyway. To refer BWSC. Make all necessary repairs to ensure area is draining properly.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-501.111-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean or replace grease receptacles relocate grease containers to area away from catch basin to avoid contamination of waterways. When cleaning the outside area ensure all grey water is captured and disposed of into a direct waste drain.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.005/5-501.11-COther
Official Wording
Outdoor Storage Surface (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Outdoor storage area where grease bins are present with uneven surfaces pot hole near cath basin. The area needs to be regraded to properly drain.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-502.11-COther
Official Wording
Frequency-Removal (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Dumpster is full bags of trash outside dumpster on ground. Arrange for pickup.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
Inspector’s Notes
HVAC vents in basement kitchen with rust. Clean and resurface.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official Wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Door sweep broken parts missing on back door. Seal with pest proof materials.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Handwash sink missing sign. Provide.
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.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Mice droppings behind and under pizza oven evidence of mice activity in basement. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated pest report upon reinspection that addresses all open conditions listed on report on site dated this day.
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests
Official Wording
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Dead mouse on glue trap in basment clean equipment storage room behind dish washer. Remove. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
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 insectsminorCode 590.009(E)Other
Official Wording
Anti-Choking
Inspector’s Notes
No choke save certificate available. Provide. (A) Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 30, 2025
Failed
12 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No allergen certificate available upon inspection. Provide or proof of enrollment.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-602.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Inside ice machine with visible 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Heavy soils under equipment in pizza station area dust on duct work above basement warewashing area. 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.005/5-403.12-COther
Official Wording
Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Puddles water in back area from condensate drain exiting rear of building sump pump present in catch basin to pump rain water into nearby alleyway. To refer BWSC. Make all necessary repairs to ensure area is draining properly.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-501.111-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean or replace grease receptacles relocate grease containers to area away from catch basin to avoid contamination of waterways. When cleaning the outside area ensure all grey water is captured and disposed of into a direct waste drain.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.005/5-501.11-COther
Official Wording
Outdoor Storage Surface (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Outdoor storage area where grease bins are present with uneven surfaces pot hole near cath basin. The area needs to be regraded to properly drain.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
Inspector’s Notes
HVAC vents in basement kitchen with rust and soils. Clean and resurface.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official Wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Door sweep broken parts missing on back door. Seal with pest proof materials.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Handwash sink missing sign. Provide.
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.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Mice droppings behind and under pizza oven evidence of mice activity in basement. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated pest report upon reinspection that addresses all open conditions listed on report on site dated this day.
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests
Official Wording
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Dead mouse on glue trap in basment clean equipment storage room behind dish washer. Remove. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
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 insectsminorCode 590.009(E)Other
Official Wording
Anti-Choking
Inspector’s Notes
No choke save certificate available. Provide. (A) Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 30, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 23, 2025
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-303.12-COther
Official Wording
Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Bean sprouts stored in water. Discontinue storing sprouts in water- increases possible bacteria growth. Corrected on site.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
First dip well at bar leaks water onto floor. Seal or pitch to prevent water from pooling on 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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 18, 2024
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hot water faucet at prep area hand sink is loose. Repair as needed
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.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther
Official Wording
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Trash bin in employee bathroom without cover. Provide covered waste bin.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 19, 2024
Passed
8 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Shellfish tags not dated for last piece sold. Date tags for last piece sold and hold for 90 days.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Soda gun holders at bar are not plumbed to drains. Plumb holders to avoid build-up of syrup and attracting pests.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationcriticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination
Official Wording
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Mutiple containers of prepped foods held past 7 days. Garlic mayo 3/22 steak butter 12/19 tartar sauce 3/18 marmaletta 3/18. Discarded by PIC. Prepped foods can only be held 7 days.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Mouse droppings in chemical room. Clean and montior for activity. Provide current pest 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hand sink drain at warewashing area leaks. Repair as needed.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests
Official Wording
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Dead mouse on glue trap in liquor room. Discard dead pests to prevent contamination.
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hand sink next to cookline with soils. Clean and maintain- hand sinks for hand wash only
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsmajorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther
Official Wording
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Chemical spray bottle at bar without label. Label all chemical spray bottles to prevent contamination.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 11, 2024
Failed
8 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Shellfish tags not dated for last piece sold. Date tags for last piece sold and hold for 90 days.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Soda gun holders at bar are not plumbed to drains. Plumb holders to avoid build-up of syrup and attracting pests.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationcriticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination
Official Wording
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Mutiple containers of prepped foods held past 7 days. Garlic mayo 3/22 steak butter 12/19 tartar sauce 3/18 marmaletta 3/18. Discarded by PIC. Prepped foods can only be held 7 days.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Mouse droppings in chemical room. Clean and montior for activity. Provide current pest 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hand sink drain at warewashing area leaks. Repair as needed.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests
Official Wording
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Dead mouse on glue trap in liquor room. Discard dead pests to prevent contamination.
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hand sink next to cookline with soils. Clean and maintain- hand sinks for hand wash only
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsmajorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther
Official Wording
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Chemical spray bottle at bar without label. Label all chemical spray bottles to prevent contamination.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 11, 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