ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
9 inspections
Inspection
Jun 10, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Heavy activity of fruit flies in the kitchen. Provide service to address activity.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker exp 5/25. Provide proof of updated maintenance.
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, Jun 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 3, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
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
Observed a black mold substance inside of the ice machine. clean to remove. Observed heavy dirt particles on the exterior of both ice chest. 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.
Heavy activity of fruit flies in the kitchen. Provide service to address activity.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker exp 5/25. Provide proof of updated maintenance.
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, Jun 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 6, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 6, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 18, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
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
Observed a black mold substance inside of the ice machine. clean to remove. Observed heavy dirt particles on the exterior of both ice chest. 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 10, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
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
Observed a black mold substance inside of the ice machine. clean to remove. Observed heavy dirt particles on the exterior of both ice chest. 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 10, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 17, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Expired servesafe posted as of 8/23. Provide updated certification.
In plain English
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 9, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Expired servesafe posted as of 8/23. Provide updated certification. Missing Allergen certificate. Provide and post.
In plain English
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2023
Passed
8 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Procedure (P)
Inspector’s notes
No evidence of handwashing at cookline. Retrain staff.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temperature glass washer at bar showing no presence of chlorine sanitizer when tested. One of two machines at bar second one use alternatively until broken unit can be repaired.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Walls & floors in walkin cooler with soils and what appears to be mold. Clean to remove. Floors under cookline with visible soils. Clean under around and behind all equipment. Water on basement floor near ice machines clean to remove determine source and make all necessary repairs.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Utensils stored in cookline handsink. COS.
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.
Remove cardboard boxes in alleyway clean storage surfaces and dispose of wastewater into 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.
Replace missing and damaged ceiling tiles in basement storage and above warewashing areas. Determine source of any moisture and make all necessary repairs. Walkin cooler floor with rusted surfaces. Resurface with cleanable materials.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove out of use kithen equipment in storage closet elevate tools and items off the 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 18, 2023
Failed
8 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Procedure (P)
Inspector’s notes
No evidence of handwashing at cookline. Retrain staff.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temperature glass washer at bar showing no presence of chlorine sanitizer when tested. One of two machines at bar second one use alternatively until broken unit can be repaired.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Walls & floors in walkin cooler with soils and what appears to be mold. Clean to remove. Floors under cookline with visible soils. Clean under around and behind all equipment. Water on basement floor near ice machines clean to remove determine source and make all necessary repairs.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Utensils stored in cookline handsink. COS.
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.
Remove cardboard boxes in alleyway clean storage surfaces and dispose of wastewater into 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.
Replace missing and damaged ceiling tiles in basement storage and above warewashing areas. Determine source of any moisture and make all necessary repairs. Walkin cooler floor with rusted surfaces. Resurface with cleanable materials.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove out of use kithen equipment in storage closet elevate tools and items off the 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.