Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
8 inspections
Inspection
May 1, 2026
Report filed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide CFPM (4.25.26) PIC register for the upcoming online Servsafe Course and provided confirmation email . *** PIC to provide picture of the Servsafe Certificate once complete.
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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Noted low temp dish machine in the kitchen recoeded 0PPM.Repair
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.
Noted rat droppings in the far kitchen back area and holes.Provide report for the exclusion work and clean all the 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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing ceiling in the back room where the ice machine is located.Provide smooth cleanable ceiling Missing ceiling in the liquor room/single use items.Provide
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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted floors under the equipment at the bar upstairs and downstairs has visible dirt and grime. Clean with frequency Clean all the floors in the back storage area next to the ice machine.
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, May 1, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 24, 2026
Failed
15 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide CFPM and Allergen 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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Noted some RTE foods missing date marking.Provide and retrain staff
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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed testing strip for the dish machine in the kitchen not available.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.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Noted low temp dish machine in the kitchen recoeded 0PPM.Repair
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Remove all the clutter from the hand sink.
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.
Provide a soap at the hand sink near the ice machine.
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.
Noted rat droppings in the far kitchen back area and holes.Provide report for the exclusion work and clean all the 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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing ceiling in the back room where the ice machine is located.Provide smooth cleanable ceiling Missing ceiling in the liquor room/single use items.Provide
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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted floors under the equipment at the bar upstairs and downstairs has visible dirt and grime. Clean with frequency Clean all the floors in the back storage area next to the ice machine.
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, Apr 24, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 21, 2026
Voluntarily closed
16 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide CFPM and Allergen 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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Noted food product stored in the refrigerator next to the oven recorded 60F. Repair COS by the staff moved all refrigerated product to the freezer to cool it below 41F
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Noted some RTE foods missing date marking.Provide and retrain staff
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)
Inspector’s notes
Noted RTE foods in the walkin passed the 7 day shelf life.Discard and retrain staff
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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed testing strip for the dish machine in the kitchen not available.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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Remove all the clutter from the hand sink.
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.
Provide a soap at the hand sink near the ice machine.
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.
Noted small flies in the bar area basement location and also german roaches in the kitchen area.Provide detail pest report. Noted rat droppigs under the bar in the basement.Provide detail pest 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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing ceiling in the back room where the ice machine is located.Provide smooth cleanable ceiling Missing ceiling in the liquor room/single use items.Provide Noted peeling paint from the ceiling in the kitchen.Repair
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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted floors under the equipment at the bar upstairs and downstairs has visible dirt and grime. Clean with frequency Noted walls and floors in the kitchen with visible grease and food residue.Clean with frequency Clean the floor in the box soda station next to the walkin. Clean all the floors in the back storage area next to the ice machine.
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, Apr 21, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 14, 2026
Failed
15 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide CFPM and Allergen 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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Noted food product stored in the refrigerator next to the oven recorded 60F. Repair COS by the staff moved all refrigerated product to the freezer to cool it below 41F
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Noted some RTE foods missing date marking.Provide and retrain staff
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)
Inspector’s notes
Noted RTE foods in the walkin passed the 7 day shelf life.Discard and retrain staff
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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed testing strip for the dish machine in the kitchen not available.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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Remove all the clutter from the hand sink.
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.
Provide a soap at the hand sink near the ice machine.
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.
Noted small flies in the bar area basement location and also german roaches in the kitchen area.Provide detail pest 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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing ceiling in the back room where the ice machine is located.Provide smooth cleanable ceiling Missing ceiling in the liquor room/single use items.Provide Noted peeling paint from the ceiling in the kitchen.Repair
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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted floors under the equipment at the bar upstairs and downstairs has visible dirt and grime. Clean with frequency Noted walls and floors in the kitchen with visible grease and food residue.Clean with frequency Clean the floor in the box soda station next to the walkin. Clean all the floors in the back storage area next to the ice machine.
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, Apr 14, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 8, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 18, 2024
Passed
6 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cheese and sausages @ 51f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below products moved to other refrigeartion
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.
minorCode 590.003/3-602.11-CFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (C)
Inspector’s notes
products in walk-in not labelled with expiration dates supply for all
In plain English
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.
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.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
1 door flip top @ 50f repair to ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below
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
Employees not washing hadns properly no soap at hand sinks supply for all to ensure proper hand wash
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.
Card board boxes unused equipment and standing water at back door trash area clean 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 11, 2024
Failed
6 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cheese and sausages @ 51f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below products moved to other refrigeartion
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.
minorCode 590.003/3-602.11-CFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (C)
Inspector’s notes
products in walk-in not labelled with expiration dates supply for all
In plain English
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.
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.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
1 door flip top @ 50f repair to ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below
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
Employees not washing hadns properly no soap at hand sinks supply for all to ensure proper hand wash
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.
Card board boxes unused equipment and standing water at back door trash area clean 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.