SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
13 inspections
Inspection
Jul 21, 2026
Report filed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils and debris under shelving 3 compartment sink and grease trap racks and prep sink and under soda machine. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests.
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.
Soda machine leaks. Service equipment as needed to prevent standing water accumulation.
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, Jul 21, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 14, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils and debris under shelving 3 compartment sink and grease trap racks and prep sink and under soda machine. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests.
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.
Hand sink at warewashing with slow drain. # compartment sink leaks under rinse and sanitize bays. Soda machine leaks. Service all equipment as needed to prevent standing water accumulation.
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.
Sliced tomatoes 47F-50F for previous night for sales stored on display cold unit. PIC voluntarily discard the sliced tomatoes. PIC to review and train cooling procedure with staff. (COS)
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing area handsinks observed blocked by package (box). Discontinue keep accessible at all time for handwashing only. Corrected on site
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.
Pipe under 3 bay sink and prepped sink observed leaking. Repair PIC to provide work invoice from a licensed plumber
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.
Multiple mice droppings observed on the floor under prepped sink. Clean to remove. PIC to email current detailed IPM from licensed exterminator report: inca.prince@boston.gov
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.
Sliced tomatoes 47F-50F for previous night for sales stored on display cold unit. PIC voluntarily discard the sliced tomatoes. PIC to review and train cooling procedure with staff. (COS)
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing area handsinks observed blocked by package (box). Discontinue keep accessible at all time for handwashing only. Corrected on site
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.
Pipe under 3 bay sink and prepped sink observed leaking. Repair PIC to provide work invoice from a licensed plumber
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.
Multiple mice droppings observed on the floor under prepped sink. Clean to remove. PIC to email current detailed IPM from licensed exterminator report: inca.prince@boston.gov
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 22, 2025
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s notes
Selfsev beverage refrigerator unit and 2 door refrigerator unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
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.
PIC unable to provide a probe thermomter. Provide and maintain accessible
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.
Pipe under 3 bay sink observed leaking. Repair Provide invoice from a licensed plumber.
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.
Certificate of Inspection observed expired 3.23.25. Provide updated Certificate of inspection Post current Site Cleanliness Certificate Post Allergen awareness Certificate
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 6, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s notes
Selfsev beverage refrigerator unit and 2 door refrigerator unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
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.
PIC unable to provide a probe thermomter. Provide and maintain accessible
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.
Pipe under 3 bay sink observed leaking. Repair Provide invoice from a licensed plumber.
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.
Certificate of Inspection observed expired 3.23.25. Provide updated Certificate of inspection Post current Site Cleanliness Certificate Post Allergen awareness Certificate
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing handsink observed blocked by trash can . Discontinue. Corrected on site. At the tiime of inspection no warewashing was taking place.
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.
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.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing handsink observed blocked by trash can . Discontinue. Corrected on site. At the tiime of inspection no warewashing was taking place.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 26, 2024
Passed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple staff without proper hair restraint. Provide and maintain.
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.
No paper towel available at the warewashing handsink. Provide and maintain. (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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wall around prep sink and mop sink observed heavily soiled by food splash and black subastances vent on top of oven in the prep area observed soiled back the house floor observed with carboard used as linning. 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-305.11-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple employee clothing and personal belonging observed stored in the storage area on top of paper good boxes. Properly store all employee clothing away from food service area
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, Jul 26, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 17, 2024
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple staff without proper hair restraint. Provide and maintain.
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.
No paper towel available at the warewashing handsink. Provide and maintain. (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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wall around prep sink and mop sink observed heavily soiled by food splash and black subastances vent on top of oven in the prep area observed soiled back the house floor observed with carboard used as linning. 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-305.11-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple employee clothing and personal belonging observed stored in the storage area on top of paper good boxes. Properly store all employee clothing away from food service area
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, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 4, 2024
Passed
10 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Provide
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.
majorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No posted certifications for food safety and allergen training. Post and ensure staff training provided.
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.
Vishal not knowlegeable about illness policy hot holding cold holding temperature warewashing. Infornation provided by inspector. PIC to train staff on duities.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple food boxes and paper goods observed stored on the floor . Elevate and maintain.
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.
Vegetable and produce are being washed in the 3 bay sink . Discontiue start using available prep sink after wash rinse and sanitize.
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.
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
Interior of 2 door refrigerator unit interior of microwave hand sink at the warewashing area floor throughout the back of the house observed soiled. Clean and sanitze.
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.
No hand soap available at the warewashing area hand sink. Provide and maintain.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-305.11-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple employee clothing and personal belonging observed stored in the storage area on top of paper good boxes. Properly store all employee clothing away from food service area
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, Mar 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 26, 2024
Failed
10 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Provide
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.
majorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No posted certifications for food safety and allergen training. Post and ensure staff training provided.
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.
Vishal not knowlegeable about illness policy hot holding cold holding temperature warewashing. Infornation provided by inspector. PIC to train staff on duities.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple food boxes and paper goods observed stored on the floor . Elevate and maintain.
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.
Vegetable and produce are being washed in the 3 bay sink . Discontiue start using available prep sink after wash rinse and sanitize.
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.
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
Interior of 2 door refrigerator unit interior of microwave hand sink at the warewashing area floor throughout the back of the house observed soiled. Clean and sanitze.
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.
No hand soap available at the warewashing area hand sink. Provide and maintain.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-305.11-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple employee clothing and personal belonging observed stored in the storage area on top of paper good boxes. Properly store all employee clothing away from food service area
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.