Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
11 inspections
Inspection
Feb 4, 2026
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
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-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Portioned onion rings store in box on floor. Keep food off floors to rpevent 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils and debris under service window cabinets and beverage service station. Clean 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.
Quats sanitizer dispensing over 500ppm. Service as needed to recalibrate to 200ppm. Dilute saitizer until dispenser is serviced.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 28, 2026
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
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-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Portioned onion rings store in box on floor. Keep food off floors to rpevent 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils and debris under service window cabinets and beverage service station. Clean 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.
Quats sanitizer dispensing over 500ppm. Service as needed to recalibrate to 200ppm. Dilute saitizer until dispenser is serviced.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 22, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
IPM report noted open structural voids and mice/ cockroach activity . PIC to provide detailed IPM report citing drop ceiling inspection no catch/ no activity and all structural voids corrected prior to the compliance inspection: ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV/ 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen floor warewashing floor observed in need of deep cleaning . Observed with heavy and visible food debris. grease build up soils build up and loose debris. Clean to remove (12.8.25)
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.
IPM report noted open structural voids and mice/ cockroach activity . PIC to provide detailed IPM report citing drop ceiling inspection no catch/ no activity and all structural voids corrected prior to the compliance inspection: ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV/ 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.
Live mouse observed running accross the kitchen floor. Multiple booths observed with old mice droppings . Clean to remove. (12.8.25) IPM report was reviewed and show activity. IPM was from the same day as the inspection (11.25.25)
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 observed expired 9.7.25 Provide updated from a licensed hood cleaning after cleaning.
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
Kitchen floor warewashing floor observed in need of deep cleaning . Observed with heavy and visible food debris. grease build up soils build up and loose debris. Clean to remove (12.8.25)
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.
Live mouse observed running accross the kitchen floor. Multiple booths observed with old mice droppings . Clean to remove. (12.8.25) IPM report was reviewed and show activity. IPM was from the same day as the inspection (11.25.25)
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 observed expired 9.7.25 Provide updated from a licensed hood cleaning after cleaning.
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, Dec 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
13 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food handler working with RTE foods with long beard and without beard restraint. Provide (COS)
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.
Hood vent and attachements observed heavily soiled . 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.
Observed hood vent dripping grease on piping behing cooking equipment/fryolators. Repair/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.
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
Interior of multiple refrigeration (bar/ kitchen) unit and gaskets observed heavily soiled and with black substances in between equipments (bar/ktichen ) observed heavily soiled clean glasses at the bar rea observed stored on soiled equipment. Clean and sanitize 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
Bar handsink observed blocked by sanitizer bucket. Discontinue maintain accesible 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.
One handsink at the bar observed not dispensing hot water. 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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen floor warewashing floor observed in need of deep cleaning . Observed with heavy and visible food debris. grease build up soils build up and loose debris. Clean to remove (12.3.25)
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.
Multiple booths observed with old mice droppings . Clean to remove. (12.3.25) IPM report was reviewed and show activity. IPM was from the same day as the inspection (11.25.25)
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 observed expired 9.7.25 Provide updated from a licensed hood cleaning after cleaning.
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 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bar handsinks and kitchen handsinks observed heavily soiled with visible soils build up. Clean to remove
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, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 25, 2025
Failed
12 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food handler working with RTE foods with long beard and without beard restraint. Provide (COS)
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.
Hood vent and attachements observed heavily soiled . 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.
Observed hood vent dripping grease on piping behing cooking equipment/fryolators. Repair/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.
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
Interior of multiple refrigeration (bar/ kitchen) unit and gaskets observed heavily soiled and with black substances in between equipments (bar/ktichen ) observed heavily soiled clean glasses at the bar rea observed stored on soiled equipment. Clean and sanitize 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
Bar handsink observed blocked by sanitizer bucket. Discontinue maintain accesible 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.
One handsink at the bar observed not dispensing hot water. 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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bar floor kitchen floor warewashing floor observed in need of deep cleaning . Observed with heavy and visible food debris. grease build up soils build up and loose debris. 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.
Mice droppings observed on the floor in the kitchen area. Clean to remove. IPM report was reviewed and show activity. IPM was from the same day as the inspection (11.25.25) PIC recommended to increase visit until no catch/no activity
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 observed expired 9.7.25 Provide updated from a licensed hood cleaning after cleaning.
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 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bar handsinks and kitchen handsinks observed heavily soiled with visible soils build up. Clean to remove
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.
Hood vent observed heavily dust and soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 08/07/25
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.
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
Exterior and interior of multiple refrigerator unit (2 door drawer upright bar units) observed heavily soiled interior and exterior of ice machine observed soiled interior of both microwave unit observed soiled interior of double stack blodgett oven observed heavily soiled with carbon buildup gaskest of multiple refrigeration units observed heavily soiled exterior of drinking dispensing unit observed soiled dishwasherv loading rack/ drying racks observed heavily soiled with black substance build up equiment shelvings throughout the establishment observed soiled by visible food spills and dry foods encrusted backsplashes observed soiled. Clean and sanitize 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 590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Exterior of trash barrels observed soiled with build up. 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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor/ baseboard / under equioment throughout the establishment observed heavily soiled by loose debris and food crumbs. 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.
Ktchen main hadnsink observed without handwash sign. 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple hansinks and dump sinks observed soiled with dirty build up. Clean to remove
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.
Sanitizer observed measuring above 500ppm quatz. Use accorndingly. Corrected on site
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.
Hood vent observed heavily dust and soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 08/07/25
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.
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
Exterior and interior of multiple refrigerator unit (2 door drawer upright bar units) observed heavily soiled interior and exterior of ice machine observed soiled interior of both microwave unit observed soiled interior of double stack blodgett oven observed heavily soiled with carbon buildup gaskest of multiple refrigeration units observed heavily soiled exterior of drinking dispensing unit observed soiled dishwasherv loading rack/ drying racks observed heavily soiled with black substance build up equiment shelvings throughout the establishment observed soiled by visible food spills and dry foods encrusted backsplashes observed soiled. Clean and sanitize 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 590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Exterior of trash barrels observed soiled with build up. 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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor/ baseboard / under equioment throughout the establishment observed heavily soiled by loose debris and food crumbs. 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.
Ktchen main hadnsink observed without handwash sign. 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple hansinks and dump sinks observed soiled with dirty build up. Clean to remove
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.
Sanitizer observed measuring above 500ppm quatz. Use accorndingly. Corrected on site
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.