Inspection
Mar 20, 2026
10 recorded violations
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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Manual Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (P)
Inspector’s notes
Several equipment placed for air drying soiled to touch and sight. Clean and santize properly.
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.
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(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Large amount of equipment with encrusted debris or stained. Clean to remove or replace.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Interior of ice machine 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.
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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Exterior of equipment of the cooking line and utility pipes with large grease build up. Clean to remove. Several shelves throughout the establishment soiled. Clean all properly. Interior and exterior of several refrigerating unit 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.
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Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Handsink at prep area without soap and paper towels. 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.
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Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Rodent like droppings observed on the floor at storage area and on the shelves at bulk food storage area. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator and clean properly the area.
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.
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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Large amount of not in use items piled up in one of the storage rooms together with cardboard boxes. Remove clean and store properly.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
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Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor at warewashing area prep area storage area under stoage shelves- Soiled.--- Clean all 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.
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Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood vent with some 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 20, 2026 · Original Source