Inspection
May 4, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff working with RTE foods without hair restraint. Provide
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.
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(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff sweater hanging on meat/deli slicer. Discontinue (cos)
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.
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Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Grab & go house made orange juice & grapefruit juice observed without labels. Provide . Discussed on site with PIC
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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood vent/filters observed with soils build up. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires: 7.27.26
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.
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Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Sandwich station cutting board observed heavily scored/ stained . Resurface/ Replace
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Interior of middle bay of the 3 bay sink observed soiled exterior & interior of multiple cold unit observed visible soiled by food debris handprints flat grille & panini press observed with visible carbon build up. Clean & sanitze 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.
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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen main handsink observed blocked by trash can. Discontinue & maintain accessible at all time for handwashing only. (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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 4, 2026 · Original Source