Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
178 Kneeland St
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Inspection
1 recorded violation
No wording provided in the official record.
Provide a choke safe employee on site. Post current certificate
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More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
No wording provided in the official record.
Provide a choke safe employee on site. Post current certificate
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 14, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
4 recorded violations
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Allergy certificates observed expired. Update.
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issues(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Sausage links in container on flat top grill at 115F. Reheated to acceptable temperature. Hold hot items at 135F or above.
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 temperatureMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Excess oil containers and trash observed in back alley. Remove all trash and clean all debris.
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 issuesCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
4 recorded violations
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Allergy certificates observed expired. Update.
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issues(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Sausage links in container on flat top grill at 115F. Reheated to acceptable temperature. Hold hot items at 135F or above.
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 temperatureMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Excess oil containers and trash observed in back alley. Remove all trash and clean all debris.
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 issuesCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood filters above fryer with grease build up. Clean to remove.
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 issuesOutside Receptacles (C)
Grease observed uncovered in back alley. Provide secure cover for grease container.
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 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
5 recorded violations
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat fruits in production line refrigeration unit. Person in charge corrected.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingFrozen Food (C)
Stand up freezer in basement is not working properly. Packages of french fries are not frozen solid. Person in charge moved product. Ensure all frozen food is kept frozen.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other finding(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cut potato left in ambient ait by fryolater. Potato at 58F. Person in charge removed. Ensure all cold foods are kept 41F or below.
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 temperatureVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood filter observed with grease build up above flattop grill. Clean to remove.
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 issues(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Ice machine in basement obsevred with soils. Clean to remove.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 1, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
5 recorded violations
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat fruits in production line refrigeration unit. Person in charge corrected.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingFrozen Food (C)
Stand up freezer in basement is not working properly. Packages of french fries are not frozen solid. Person in charge moved product. Ensure all frozen food is kept frozen.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other finding(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cut potato left in ambient ait by fryolater. Potato at 58F. Person in charge removed. Ensure all cold foods are kept 41F or below.
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 temperatureVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood filter observed with grease build up above flattop grill. Clean to remove.
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 issues(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Ice machine in basement obsevred with soils. Clean to remove.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 25, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source