Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Some sauce containers stored on floor elevate 6 to 8" or higher.
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
Clean wok range and gutter to remove visible soil. Clean prep table 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean floor below cooking line and prep area to remove visible soil. Clean wall inside walk in cooler 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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Some sauce containers stored on floor elevate 6 to 8" or higher.
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
Clean wok range and gutter to remove visible soil. Clean prep table 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean floor below cooking line and prep area to remove visible soil. Clean wall inside walk in cooler 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.
Food thermometer not calibrated repair or replace.
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 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean wok range 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.
light bulb defective at exhausthood dry storage area and basement stair area replace
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.
Food thermometer not calibrated repair or replace.
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 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean wok range 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.
light bulb defective at exhausthood dry storage area and basement stair area replace
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, Apr 9, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 24, 2025
Passed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed wiping clothes on the counters. Provide proper storage of the wiping clothes inside a sanitizer bucket with sanitizer.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed original open cans being stored inside the refrigeration units. Provide proper food grade containers for food items.
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.
No paper towels in the dispenser or means to dry hands in the staff bathroom. Provide means to dry hands at all times. PIC was able to provide paper towels at the time of the inspection.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Observed a good amount of cockroaches on the sticky traps located in the basement. PIC was able to provide an updated pest report from 9/9/25. Please contact licensed exterminator recommend more frequent visits until pest report is clean.
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, Sep 24, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 17, 2025
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed wiping clothes on the counters. Provide proper storage of the wiping clothes inside a sanitizer bucket with sanitizer.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed original open cans being stored inside the refrigeration units. Provide proper food grade containers for food items.
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.
No paper towels in the dispenser or means to dry hands in the staff bathroom. Provide means to dry hands at all times. PIC was able to provide paper towels at the time of the inspection.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Observed a good amount of cockroaches on the sticky traps located in the basement. PIC was able to provide an updated pest report from 9/9/25. Please contact licensed exterminator recommend more frequent visits until pest report is clean.
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, Sep 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 13, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 13, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 19, 2024
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a few open cans of sauce in the original cans. Provide food grade containers for storage.
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 a leak at the bottom of the pipe located in the basement. (photos taken) No smell coming from the pipe but when the PIC flushed the toilet small amount of water came out of the pipe. PIC stated they had someone come out a month ago to fix the other side of the pipe. Exterminator also noted this on the recent report. PIC called the landload at the time of the inspection and asked to have a licensed plumber come out. Provide an invoice from a licensed plumber on company letterhead. PIC stated the licensed plumber is scheduled to come out today. Please email over the plumbers report after the repair has been fixed. 9/13/24- PIC emailed on 9/11 stating that a plumber came out and stated the pipe needed to be replace because is was to old and that they patched the hole. Today I observed the pipe still leaking a small amount at the bottom. Photo taken. No smell. PIC was not able to provide an invoice from a licensed plumber stated the plumber would be out on Monday. She was not able to provide a confirmation email from the plumber. A woman from the building management stopped by and stated she would reach out to the plumber and have them send a confirmation email. The email that I recieved was from the building management company stating that a plumber would be out tomorrow at 7am. Please provide a report/invoice from the licensed plumber on company letterhead. Please ensure that a plumbing permit is pulled if this is required.
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.
KITCHEN-Observed rodent droppings. BASEMENT- a good amount of cockroaches on the glue boards. PIC was able to provide an updated pest report from 8/29/24. Spoke with the PIC and recommended to her that they make sure that they are reading the extermination reports and taking action to the recommendations that are stated on the report to help correct the rodent activity. Contact the licensed exterminator to come out and inspect the establishment. Provide a detailed IPM report for the next inspection. Clean to remove all rodent and cockroaches. 9/13/24- PIC stated that she called the exterminator and stated he would be out in 2 weeks. An email was sent to the PIC stating all the documentation that was needed for today. PIC was not able to provide confirmation on the extermination report. Please contact the licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM Report.
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 expired in Aug 2024. Contact licensed company to inspect the hood and update the sticker. 9/13/24- At the time of the inspection the PIC called the hood company on speaker and was not able to speak to anyone. Contact licensed company to come out and clean and inspect hood.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a few open cans of sauce in the original cans. Provide food grade containers for storage.
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 a leak at the bottom of the pipe located in the basement. (photos taken) No smell coming from the pipe but when the PIC flushed the toilet small amount of water came out of the pipe. PIC stated they had someone come out a month ago to fix the other side of the pipe. Exterminator also noted this on the recent report. PIC called the landload at the time of the inspection and asked to have a licensed plumber come out. Provide an invoice from a licensed plumber on company letterhead. PIC stated the licensed plumber is scheduled to come out today. Please email over the plumbers report after the repair has been fixed. 9/13/24- PIC emailed on 9/11 stating that a plumber came out and stated the pipe needed to be replace because is was to old and that they patched the hole. Today I observed the pipe still leaking a small amount at the bottom. Photo taken. No smell. PIC was not able to provide an invoice from a licensed plumber stated the plumber would be out on Monday. She was not able to provide a confirmation email from the plumber. A woman from the building management stopped by and stated she would reach out to the plumber and have them send a confirmation email. The email that I recieved was from the building management company stating that a plumber would be out tomorrow at 7am. Please provide a report/invoice from the licensed plumber on company letterhead. Please ensure that a plumbing permit is pulled if this is required.
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.
KITCHEN-Observed rodent droppings. BASEMENT- a good amount of cockroaches on the glue boards. PIC was able to provide an updated pest report from 8/29/24. Spoke with the PIC and recommended to her that they make sure that they are reading the extermination reports and taking action to the recommendations that are stated on the report to help correct the rodent activity. Contact the licensed exterminator to come out and inspect the establishment. Provide a detailed IPM report for the next inspection. Clean to remove all rodent and cockroaches. 9/13/24- PIC stated that she called the exterminator and stated he would be out in 2 weeks. An email was sent to the PIC stating all the documentation that was needed for today. PIC was not able to provide confirmation on the extermination report. Please contact the licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM Report.
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 expired in Aug 2024. Contact licensed company to inspect the hood and update the sticker. 9/13/24- At the time of the inspection the PIC called the hood company on speaker and was not able to speak to anyone. Contact licensed company to come out and clean and inspect hood.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a few open cans of sauce in the original cans. Provide food grade containers for storage.
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 a leak at the bottom of the pipe located in the basement. (photos taken) No smell coming from the pipe but when the PIC flushed the toilet small amount of water came out of the pipe. PIC stated they had someone come out a month ago to fix the other side of the pipe. Exterminator also noted this on the recent report. PIC called the landload at the time of the inspection and asked to have a licensed plumber come out. Provide an invoice from a licensed plumber on company letterhead. PIC stated the licensed plumber is scheduled to come out today. Please email over the plumbers report after the repair has been fixed.
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.
KITCHEN-Observed rodent droppings. BASEMENT- a good amount of cockroaches on the glue boards. PIC was able to provide an updated pest report from 8/29/24. Spoke with the PIC and recommended to her that they make sure that they are reading the extermination reports and taking action to the recommendations that are stated on the report to help correct the rodent activity. Contact the licensed exterminator to come out and inspect the establishment. Provide a detailed IPM report for the next inspection. Clean to remove all rodent and cockroaches.
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 expired in Aug 2024. Contact licensed company to inspect the hood and update the 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.
No prep sink located at this establishment. PIC stated that they are washing and preping in the 3 bay sink. Provide a prep sink. Contact licensed plumber to install prep sink. 6/21/24- PIC Lin stated she needed more time. She is contacting a plumber. Please contact a licensed plumber and provide an invoice on company letter head on what the cost is to install a prep sink with an air gap.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed 2 open cans of Oyster Sauce and Hoisin Sauce inside refrigeration unit. Provide food grade containers. Discontinue using open can items.
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.
No prep sink located at this establishment. PIC stated that they are washing and preping in the 3 bay sink. Provide a prep sink. Contact licensed plumber to install prep sink. 6/21/24- PIC Lin stated she needed more time. She is contacting a plumber. Please contact a licensed plumber and provide an invoice on company letter head on what the cost is to install a prep sink with an air gap.
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.
No hand soap in the bathroom and at the hand sink in the kitchen. Provide hand soap.
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.
Light bulb out over the stove. Provide proper lighting. Replace light bulb.
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.
No prep sink located at this establishment. PIC stated that they are washing and preping in the 3 bay sink. Provide a prep sink. Contact licensed plumber to install prep sink.
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.
No hand soap in the bathroom and at the hand sink in the kitchen. Provide hand soap.
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.
Light bulb out over the stove. Provide proper lighting. Replace light bulb.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed 2 open cans of Oyster Sauce and Hoisin Sauce inside refrigeration unit. Provide food grade containers. Discontinue using open can items.
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.