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The Greek Gyro

84 Peterborough St

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

8 inspections

Inspection

Jul 30, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s notes

Upon reinspection and discussion with Principal AM moved Controlling Pests violation to a core (C); a pest control report dated 7-27-2026 was provided. The report does not indicate if bait stations were placed in the ceiling where activity was noted by the Health Inspector. Have your pest control operator perform another service and as many services as needed to provide a clean pest control report (no activity no evidence sanitation is acceptable) and that the structural voids have been corrected and provide details about the work done in the drop ceiling in the basement.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Upon reinspection 7-27-2026 it was observed that there is a hole in the basement closet directly next to the rear exit where the floor and walls meet; repair the hole in the wall to prevent pest entry.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 27, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s notes

Upon reinspection and discussion with Principal AM moved Controlling Pests violation to a core (C); a pest control report dated 7-27-2026 was provided. The report does not indicate if bait stations were placed in the ceiling where activity was noted by the Health Inspector. Have your pest control operator perform another service and as many services as needed to provide a clean pest control report (no activity no evidence sanitation is acceptable) and that the structural voids have been corrected and provide details about the work done in the drop ceiling in the basement.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Upon reinspection a pest control report from 7-17-2026 states there were three removed deceased mice and that structrual voids and deficiencies in the structure need to be addressed. Have your pest control operator perform another service and as many as required to provide a clean pest control report (no evidence no captures and all exclusionary work has been completed).

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Upon reinspection 7-27-2026 it was observed that there is a hole in the basement closet directly next to the rear exit where the floor and walls meet; repair the hole in the wall to prevent pest entry.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 27, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 20, 2026

Hearing scheduled

6 recorded violations

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

The walls in the vestibule leading to the restroom are heavily soiled; clean and sanitize of 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

At the dedicated prep sink there is a direct connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install and air gap at the prep sink.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the exterior trash area observed excessive large dark rodent droppings and soils on the ground around the exterior trash receptacle; clean and sanitize the area of soils and excessive debris.

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Install door sweep at rear exit to prevent pest entry per pest control operator report from June 2026.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Upon reinspection a pest control report from 7-17-2026 states there were three removed deceased mice and that structrual voids and deficiencies in the structure need to be addressed. Have your pest control operator perform another service and as many as required to provide a clean pest control report (no evidence no captures and all exclusionary work has been completed).

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

The light switch covering near the stairs leading down to the basement is damaged; 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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 20, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 15, 2026

Failed

6 recorded violations

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

The walls in the vestibule leading to the restroom are heavily soiled; clean and sanitize of 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

At the dedicated prep sink there is a direct connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install and air gap at the prep sink.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the exterior trash area observed excessive large dark rodent droppings and soils on the ground around the exterior trash receptacle; clean and sanitize the area of soils and excessive debris.

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Install door sweep at rear exit to prevent pest entry per pest control operator report from June 2026.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In the basement observed multiple corners with small dark rodent droppings observed three captured deceased small rodents in sealed closets in the basement and what appears to be chewed materials and droppings in gaps between the drop ceiling and walls; have your pest control operator perform a service and as many services as needed to provide a clean pest control report (no evidence and no captures) have them check inside the drop ceiling for activity and perform any exclusionary work as there are multiple voids around pipes and joists in the basement to prevent pest entry and clean and sanitize the affected areas of droppings. Pest control report from 6/9/26 indicates there were multiple captured mice. The person in charge states they currently have monthly pest control service. It is highly suggested moving to a weekly service until the pest activity inside the establishment is gone.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

The light switch covering near the stairs leading down to the basement is damaged; 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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 15, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 22, 2026

Report filed

3 recorded violations

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

Soot and smoke debris on cookline equiptment. Soot observed on cookline equiptment. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Excess water and debris on the floor of dining room. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-201.13-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)

Inspector’s notes

Damaged ceiling tile in the dining room by the bathroom. Repair as necessary.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 21, 2026

Voluntarily closed

3 recorded violations

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

Soot and smoke debris on cookline equiptment. Soot observed on cookline equiptment. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Excess water and debris on the floor of dining room. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-201.13-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)

Inspector’s notes

Damaged ceiling tile in the dining room by the bathroom. Repair as necessary.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 21, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 18, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Food handler observed without hair restraint. Corrected on site.

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 5, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source

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