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The full inspection history
12 inspections
Inspection
May 29, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
Air gap was installed PIC to provide permit number from ISD Plumbing division .
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, May 29, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 15, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
Air gap was installed PIC to provide permit number from ISD Plumbing division .
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.
Multiple small flies observed downstairs in the basement area. (corrected prior to 5.4.26) Old rat droppings observed behind coffin unit downstairs in the basement area. (corrected prior to 5.4.26) PIC to provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.com IPM report provided was prior to inspection taken place.
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, May 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 4, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
27 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple staff observed working with RTE foods without proper 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.
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food storage containers (bulk bins squeeze bottles) and condiment at the cookline observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
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
Buckets of RTE sauces and bags of rice observed stored on the floor. Keep elevated
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.
Observed RTE sauce stored on raw chicken box. Discontinue to prevent contamination.
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several containers of cooked foods stored in walk in cold unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing. Per PIC food were cooked the night before.
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.
Hood vent and attachment observed heavily soiled and dripping oil. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires: June 12th 2026
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.
PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermometer. Provide & keep accessible at all time.
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.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide an irreverssible thermometer for the high temp diswasher. Provide
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple refrigeration untis observed visible soiled on the insterior/exterior chest freezer unit observed with heavy ice build up and dry food spills interior of ice machine observed with brown substances walk in shelves observed visble rusty Clean & sanatize 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 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food prep sink observed missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of airgap to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in procees If air gap is installed plumber to pull out a permit with ISD Plumbing division at 1010 Mass Ave
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Handsink observed blocked by water filter. Discontinue & keep accessible at all time for handwashing only.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Food prep sink observed missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of airgap to: inca.prince@boston.gov
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor under equipments observed in need of deep cleaning due to grease and soils build up ceiling tiles observed heavily soiled. 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.
Restroom observed missing employee must wash hands signage. Provide
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.
Multiple small flies observed downstairs in the basement area. (corrected prior to 5.4.26) Old rat droppings observed behind coffin unit downstairs in the basement area. (corrected prior to 5.4.26) PIC to provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.com IPM report provided was prior to inspection taken place.
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.
Multiple small flies observed downstairs in the basement area. Old rat droppings observed behind coffin unit downstairs in the basement area. PIC to provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.com
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 area observed heavily clutter (old equipments) . Clean & organize to remove
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
Multiple holes observed in the basement area exposed dirty observed in the basement . Provide repair to exclude pest/rodent access.
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.
Sanitizer bucket observed above 200ppm chlorine. Set up to read according to law (cos)
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.
Notes:Sushi rice lab report on file is expired 5.6.24. Provide updated lab report for the sushi rice acidification Buffer solution observed expired 7.11.25 & 6.12.25. PIC placed the order for a new buffer in front of inspector to be delivered in 2 hours .
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 4, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 29, 2026
Failed
25 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple staff observed working with RTE foods without proper 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.
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food storage containers (bulk bins squeeze bottles) and condiment at the cookline observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
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
Buckets of RTE sauces and bags of rice observed stored on the floor. Keep elevated
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.
Observed RTE sauce stored on raw chicken box. Discontinue to prevent contamination.
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several containers of cooked foods stored in walk in cold unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing. Per PIC food were cooked the night before.
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.
Hood vent and attachment observed heavily soiled and dripping oil. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires: June 12th 2026
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.
PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermometer. Provide & keep accessible at all time.
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.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide an irreverssible thermometer for the high temp diswasher. Provide
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple refrigeration untis observed visible soiled on the insterior/exterior chest freezer unit observed with heavy ice build up and dry food spills interior of ice machine observed with brown substances walk in shelves observed visble rusty Clean & sanatize 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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Handsink observed blocked by water filter. Discontinue & keep accessible at all time for handwashing only.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Food prep sink observed missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of airgap to: inca.prince@boston.gov
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor under equipments observed in need of deep cleaning due to grease and soils build up ceiling tiles observed heavily soiled. 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.
Restroom observed missing employee must wash hands signage. Provide
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.
Multiple small flies observed downstairs in the basement area. Old rat droppings observed behind coffin unit downstairs in the basement area. PIC to provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.com
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 area observed heavily clutter (old equipments) . Clean & organize to remove
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
Multiple holes observed in the basement area exposed dirty observed in the basement . Provide repair to exclude pest/rodent access.
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.
Sanitizer bucket observed above 200ppm chlorine. Set up to read according to law (cos)
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.
Notes:Sushi rice lab report on file is expired 5.6.24. Provide updated lab report for the sushi rice acidification Buffer solution observed expired 7.11.25 & 6.12.25. PIC placed the order for a new buffer in front of inspector to be delivered in 2 hours .
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 17, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post curent copy of PIC's food safety certificate
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.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all individual ingredients starches and protiens in food storage containers and bins have individual utensils with handles to reduce potential contamination- commercial grade only -discontinue using NON- COMMERCIAL grade utensils for the commercial business
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 10, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
12 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No PIC is on site to answer qhestion pertaing to the inspection - address
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.
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post curent copy of PIC's food safety certificate
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.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all individual ingredients starches and protiens in food storage containers and bins have individual utensils with handles to reduce potential contamination- commercial grade only -discontinue using NON- COMMERCIAL grade utensils for the commercial business
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.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
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 the vents above the char-grill and soak overnight
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 590.004/4-301.13-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Drain boards (C)
Inspector’s notes
Enlarge the current area being used to air dry pots and pans so they are not dripping on top of one another
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Using the wronf test strips for the sanitizer 0 need chlorine [ purple ] test kits as discussed
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean all cooking eqhipment- freezers and refrigeration units - bulk storage bins from all visible food spills stain asd soils
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.
Rodent activity noted around the building [ construction ongoing in the streets has amplified the issue ] contact pest control company
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.
majorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No PIC is on site to answer qhestion pertaing to the inspection - address
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.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
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 the vents above the char-grill and soak overnight
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 590.004/4-301.13-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Drain boards (C)
Inspector’s notes
Enlarge the current area being used to air dry pots and pans so they are not dripping on top of one another
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Using the wronf test strips for the sanitizer 0 need chlorine [ purple ] test kits as discussed
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean all cooking eqhipment- freezers and refrigeration units - bulk storage bins from all visible food spills stain asd soils
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.
Rodent activity noted around the building [ construction ongoing in the streets has amplified the issue ] contact pest control company
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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. Raw fish and packaged beef placed together in the same container inside the walk in unit. Separate properly. Food items placed on the floor indside walk-in and at storage area. Elevate properly.
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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Can opener with encrusted food debris. Clean and sanitize proeprly. Several knives stored on magnetic strips soiled. Clean and sanitize before storing away.
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Utility pipes behind cooking line with large grease build up. Clean to remove. Exterior of some refrigerating unit soiled. Clean properly. Magnetic strips for knives storage solied . Clean properly. Exterior of bulk food items at lower level soiled. Clean properly.
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.
Observed live mice and large amount of rodent-like droppings at the lower level. Provide a current IPM report from a licensed exterminator . Clean area properly from 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wall next to cooking line with grease build up . Clean to remove Wall outside next to the exhaust pipe with grease build up. Clean properly
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood Vent with some grease build up and no hood vent sticker. Provide a current hood vent sticker.
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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. Raw fish and packaged beef placed together in the same container inside the walk in unit. Separate properly. Food items placed on the floor indside walk-in and at storage area. Elevate properly.
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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Can opener with encrusted food debris. Clean and sanitize proeprly. Several knives stored on magnetic strips soiled. Clean and sanitize before storing away.
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Utility pipes behind cooking line with large grease build up. Clean to remove. Exterior of some refrigerating unit soiled. Clean properly. Magnetic strips for knives storage solied . Clean properly. Exterior of bulk food items at lower level soiled. Clean properly.
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.
Observed live mice and large amount of rodent-like droppings at the lower level. Provide a current IPM report from a licensed exterminator . Clean area properly from 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wall next to cooking line with grease build up . Clean to remove Wall outside next to the exhaust pipe with grease build up. Clean properly
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood Vent with some grease build up and no hood vent sticker. Provide a current hood vent sticker.
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, Aug 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 17, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post a copy of PIC's current foodf safety certificate on site
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.
Discard all visibly splintered and blackened utensils in the kitchen - minimize the use of wooden utensils and cutting boards being used on site for food contact surfaces
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 9, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
11 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post a copy of PIC's current foodf safety certificate on site
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.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Make the necessary changes to the menu on food items offered under cooked where missing
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.
Remove soiled vents in the hood to remove all heavy grease and grime
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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Set up as discussed
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.
Discontinue thawing out frozen pork in stagnant water - ensure the water is trickling / flowing over the frozen product or thaw in refrigerator for an extended period of time until thawed [ usually 24 hours on average ]
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.
Discard all visibly splintered and blackened utensils in the kitchen - minimize the use of wooden utensils and cutting boards being used on site for food contact surfaces
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Clearly identify all designated hand sinks in the kitchen where needed
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, Apr 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 2, 2024
Failed
10 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Set up as discussed
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 soiled vents in the hood to remove all heavy grease and grime
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 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post copy of PIC current food safety certificate on site
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.
Discontinue thawing out frozen pork in stagnant water - ensure the water is trickling / flowing over the frozen product or thaw in refrigerator for an extended period of time until thawed [ usually 24 hours on average ]
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.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Make the necessary changes to the menu on food items offered under cooked where missing
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.
Clearly identify all designated hand sinks in the kitchen where needed
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.