Remove clutter of empty boxes from rear storage area.
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
Clean floor below food storage shelving to remove visible soil.
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.
Remove clutter of empty boxes from rear storage area.
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
Clean floor below food storage shelving to remove visible soil.
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, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 9, 2025
Report filed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent droppings on the shelving where the laundry detergent is located. PIC was able to provide an extermination report from 8/31/25. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. Recommend more frequent pest inspections. Clean and sanitize shelving to remove rodent droppings.
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
Basement is filled with equipment shelving items. PIC stated that everything in the basement is from the previous owner. The basement needs to be clean organized and decluttered. Remove all unnessary items ensure all items are 6 inches off the floor. Sweep basement floor and stairs. Remove soda crates and provide proper storage. Remove crates and sweep up the grounds in the trash area. Observed soiled floors sweep and clean floors. PIC is still cleaning out the basement and he's taken a lot out. Continue cleaning and organizing.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed the floor underneath the toliet to be caving in. Repair tiles and ensure the toliet is safe. Contact licensed carpenter to repair flooring and tiles. Observed a few stained tiles in the back room. Paint or replace tiles.
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, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 1, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent droppings on the shelving where the laundry detergent is located. PIC was able to provide an extermination report from 8/31/25. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. Recommend more frequent pest inspections. Clean and sanitize shelving to remove rodent droppings.
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
Basement is filled with equipment shelving items. PIC stated that everything in the basement is from the previous owner. The basement needs to be clean organized and decluttered. Remove all unnessary items ensure all items are 6 inches off the floor. Sweep basement floor and stairs. Remove soda crates and provide proper storage. Remove crates and sweep up the grounds in the trash area. Observed soiled floors sweep and clean floors.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed the floor underneath the toliet to be caving in. Repair tiles and ensure the toliet is safe. Contact licensed carpenter to repair flooring and tiles. Observed a few stained tiles in the back room. Paint or replace tiles.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Basement is filled with equipment shelving items. PIC stated that everything in the basement is from the previous owner. The basement needs to be clean organized and decluttered. Remove all unnessary items ensure all items are 6 inches off the floor. Sweep basement floor and stairs. Remove soda crates and provide proper storage. Remove crates and sweep up the grounds in the trash area.
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, Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 4, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed items being stored in the back room on the floor. Ensure items are being stored 6 inched off 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.
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple expired foods through out the store. Ham in the refrigeration unit frozen meals in the freezer snacks across from the cash register. Spoke to the PIC and asked him to go through the store and ensure staff is trained on expired foods. Food items can goods need to be dusted and cleaned. Clean to remove dust
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.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed frozen food items in the freezer unit sticking to the shelves. PIC stated that the freezer is not working properly. Items are frozen to the shelf. Contact licensed company to repair freezer. Provide invoice.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed slush machine and coffee machine being stored on the back stairs. Remove Basement is filled with equipment shelving items. PIC stated that everything in the basement is from the previous owner. The basement needs to be clean organized and decluttered. Remove all unnessary items ensure all items are 6 inches off the floor. Remove crates and sweep up the grounds in the trash area.
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 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a soiled bathroom. Clean toliet sink and walls in the bathroom
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 29, 2025
Failed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed items being stored in the back room on the floor. Ensure items are being stored 6 inched off 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.
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple expired foods through out the store. Ham in the refrigeration unit frozen meals in the freezer snacks across from the cash register. Spoke to the PIC and asked him to go through the store and ensure staff is trained on expired foods. Food items can goods need to be dusted and cleaned. Clean to remove dust
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.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed frozen food items in the freezer unit sticking to the shelves. PIC stated that the freezer is not working properly. Items are frozen to the shelf. Contact licensed company to repair freezer. Provide invoice.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed slush machine and coffee machine being stored on the counter. PIC stated he is not using the equipment. Remove equipment. Observed items being stored in the 3 bay sink. Clean and organize the back room and remove the clutter.
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 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a soiled bathroom. Clean toliet sink and walls in the bathroom
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.