At the time of inspection there was no handwashing sink located in the front service area where food is being served. Address and provide an additional handwashing sink unless otherwise instructed.
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.
At the time of inspection there was no handwashing sink located in the front service area where food is being served. Address and provide an additional handwashing sink unless otherwise instructed.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Basement area is cluttered with products. Discard unused or empty boxes and organize products so effective cleaning can be done. observed in need of organizing and cleaning .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.
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 Jan.18 2026/ Updated new sticker 2.24.2026 (PIC stating appt has been made)
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.
At the time of inspection there was no handwashing sink located in the front service area where food is being served. Address and provide an additional handwashing sink unless otherwise instructed.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Basement area is cluttered with products. Discard unused or empty boxes and organize products so effective cleaning can be done. observed in need of organizing and cleaning .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.
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 Jan.18 2026/ Updated new sticker 2.24.2026 (PIC stating appt has been made)
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.
At the time of inspection there was no handwashing sink located in the front service area where food is being served. Address and provide an additional handwashing sink unless otherwise instructed.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Basement area is cluttered with products. Discard unused or empty boxes and organize products so effective cleaning can be done. observed in need of organizing and cleaning .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.
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 Jan.18 2026/ Updated new 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, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
New reach in unplugged / Unable to verfiy proper operating temperatures / Plug in and bring to temperature
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.
2 bay sink using chlorine / 2 bay sinks require a detergent no rinse sanitizer with the proper test kits / Provide both
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.
Dumpster area overflowing / Remove and ensure frequent pick ups and maintain area clean
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, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 3, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
New reach in unplugged / Unable to verfiy proper operating temperatures / Plug in and bring to temperature
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.
2 bay sink using chlorine / 2 bay sinks require a detergent no rinse sanitizer with the proper test kits / Provide both
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.
Dumpster area overflowing / Remove and ensure frequent pick ups and maintain area clean
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, Nov 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 15, 2024
Passed
16 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. 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.
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide a Certified food protection manager certificate. Post current 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.
Person in charge not demonstrating proper cleaning of equipment illness policy unknown not monitoring cleaning warewashing and handsinks supplies. CFPM to retrain all staff on all violations noted.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple containers of food held for more than 24hours observed without date marking . Provide made/ discard date. Per PIC food was prep earlier
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 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink available on site . 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.
Hood filters observed soiled with dust and grease dripping. 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.
PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermometer. 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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide a test strips to measure sanitizer concentration. 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.
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
Observed multiple food and non food contact surfaces soiled . Clean to remove soils from clean interior of 2 bay sink all condiment holders exteriors / interiors / gaskets of all refrigeration units cookline/ flat grill and backsplash interior and exterior of microwave interior of deep freezer and upright freezer unit observed with heavy ice buil up exterior of multiple strorage bins observed soiled and interior and around kitchen hand sinks observed heavily soiled Clean and sanitize all the above equipment and surfaces.
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
Observed floor under all equipments under warewashing sink with heavy soiled build up and grime 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.
No handsoap available at the kitchen/warewashing hand sink. Provide and maintain.
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker observed expired 3.1.23. Provide updated 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.
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. 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.
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide a Certified food protection manager certificate. Post current 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.
Person in charge not demonstrating proper cleaning of equipment illness policy unknown not monitoring cleaning warewashing and handsinks supplies. CFPM to retrain all staff on all violations noted.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple containers of food held for more than 24hours observed without date marking . Provide made/ discard date. Per PIC food was prep earlier
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 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink available on site . 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.
Hood filters observed soiled with dust and grease dripping. 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.
PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermometer. 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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide a test strips to measure sanitizer concentration. 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.
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
Observed multiple food and non food contact surfaces soiled . Clean to remove soils from clean interior of 2 bay sink all condiment holders exteriors / interiors / gaskets of all refrigeration units cookline/ flat grill and backsplash interior and exterior of microwave interior of deep freezer and upright freezer unit observed with heavy ice buil up exterior of multiple strorage bins observed soiled and interior and around kitchen hand sinks observed heavily soiled Clean and sanitize all the above equipment and surfaces.
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
Observed floor under all equipments under warewashing sink with heavy soiled build up and grime 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.
No handsoap available at the kitchen/warewashing hand sink. Provide and maintain.
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker observed expired 3.1.23. Provide updated 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, Nov 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 15, 2023
Passed
10 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
No allergen awareness certificate on site - and a " manager's serve safe cdrtificate " PIC stated that he has a current food safety ceryificate at home - address aswe discussed
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.
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Flats of raw shell eggs being syored directly above produce and an open container of red sauce - ensure all raw foods including raw shell eggs are being stored underneath all ready to eat foods as duscussed
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Set up as discussed - raw foods and anothe rfor ready to eat foods
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
Ensure to keep all foods elevated off the floors in the kitchen and the dry goods in the basement a minimum of six inches where needed
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.
Ensure all foods are being purchased from reputable wholesale food suppliers and not from local retailers such as "Market Basket" - keep receipts on site as discussed
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Resurface all exposed wooden shelving units and rusted shelves underneath the two prep tables where needed
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 thrermometer oin site to take an internal temperature of foods when fully cooked - 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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No test strips on site for the sanitizer beingh used [ Quaternary ammonium ] 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of the floor dough mixer - shelving units for the dry goods items from mall visible food spills stains and 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.
No hand soap available at any designated hand sink - replace and ensure there is replacement hand soap available 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 15, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 7, 2023
Failed
10 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
No allergen awareness certificate on site - and a " manager's serve safe cdrtificate " PIC stated that he has a current food safety ceryificate at home - address aswe discussed
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.
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Flats of raw shell eggs being syored directly above produce and an open container of red sauce - ensure all raw foods including raw shell eggs are being stored underneath all ready to eat foods as duscussed
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Set up as discussed - raw foods and anothe rfor ready to eat foods
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
Ensure to keep all foods elevated off the floors in the kitchen and the dry goods in the basement a minimum of six inches where needed
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.
Ensure all foods are being purchased from reputable wholesale food suppliers and not from local retailers such as "Market Basket" - keep receipts on site as discussed
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Resurface all exposed wooden shelving units and rusted shelves underneath the two prep tables where needed
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 thrermometer oin site to take an internal temperature of foods when fully cooked - 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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No test strips on site for the sanitizer beingh used [ Quaternary ammonium ] 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of the floor dough mixer - shelving units for the dry goods items from mall visible food spills stains and 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.
No hand soap available at any designated hand sink - replace and ensure there is replacement hand soap available 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.