Inspection
Mar 19, 2026
5 recorded violations
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
At the smoothie area observed ice cream scoops stored in 70F water and at cook lines observed tongs with their handles stored touching RTE foods; utensils should be stored on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water and with their handles above or not touching food.
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 issuesOfficial wording
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
In a hot holding box observed cooked vegetables at 81F that the PIC states had been cooked in the last thirty minutes; cooked spinach in the same hot holding box was 140F; the person in charge had kitchen staff reheat the vegetables to 165F elevate the temperature of the hot holding unit and will work on procedures to make ensure cooked foods are transported to hot holding units faster after being cooked to maintain proper temperatures.
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 temperatureOfficial wording
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
At the register area observed ten or more bags of chips expired in February 2026; have staff check dates on packaged products with more frequency. The person in charge removed the chips from the customer area and discarded them in the trash.
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 contaminationOfficial wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
At the grill area next to the soup line observed a grill with some surfaces covered in aluminum foil; nonfood contact surfaces should be cleanable durable and nonporous.
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 problemsOfficial wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed grout lines near the broiler area in the main kitchen that are low and allowing water to pool in the grout lines; repair or replace the grout lines in the tiled areas of the kitchen.
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, Mar 19, 2026 · Original Source