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The Joint

605 Centre St

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Quick Answers

When was The Joint last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 30, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 6 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
16 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Oct 30, 2026.
Has The Joint ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 16 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

16 inspections

Inspection

Oct 30, 2026

Passed

6 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 one on site with a current Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection date specified.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Squeeze bottles filled with sauces/dressings have no labels. Provide.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
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

Sliced deli cheese inside of the first flip top cooler on the cooking line with an elevated temperature (55F). Address and esnure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All other foods inside of the unit were at below 41F. Elevated temperature possibly due to the cheese being stacked above the pionch lines in the hotel pans.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Basement hand sink located next to the 3 compartment sink is not functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Sept. 2026. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection date specified.

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
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of fruit fly activity noted behind the service counter and in the basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

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

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

Inspection

Oct 14, 2026

Failed

6 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 one on site with a current Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection date specified.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Squeeze bottles filled with sauces/dressings have no labels. Provide.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
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

Sliced deli cheese inside of the first flip top cooler on teh cooking line with an elevated temperature (55F). Address and esnure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All other foods inside of the unit were at below 41F. Elevated temperature possibly due to the cheese being stacked above the pionch lines in the hotel pans.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Basement hand sink located next to the 3 compartment sink is not functioning proeprly. Address and make any necessary repairs.

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Sept. 2026. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection date specified.

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
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of fruit fly activity noted behind the service counter and in the basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 14, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 18, 2026

Passed

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

No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Address and provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety course prior to the re-inspection being conducted.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings/sauces have no labels. Provide.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.003/3-401.14-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Cooked chicken tenders being only partially cooked then cooled. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being cooked to the appropriate final cooking 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Sanitizer in buckets registering well over the required 200-400ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been proeprly traied on how to set up and test the sanitizer.

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
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Basement hand sink observed being blocked by Wooden pizza trays. Duiscontinue and ensure all hand sinks remain accessible during all operational hours.

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Automatic soap/sanitizing dispensor is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Water filter near the mop sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

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 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the ground near the soda boxes. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 9, 2026

Failed

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

No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Address and provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety course prior to the re-inspection being conducted.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings/sauces have no labels. Provide.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.003/3-401.14-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Cooked chicken tenders being only partially cooked then cooled. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being cooked to the appropriate final cooking 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Sanitizer in buckets registering well over the required 200-400ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been proeprly traied on how to set up and test the sanitizer.

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
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Basement hand sink observed being blocked by Wooden pizza trays. Duiscontinue and ensure all hand sinks remain accessible during all operational hours.

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Automatic soap/sanitizing dispensor is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Water filter near the mop sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

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 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the ground near the soda boxes. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 26, 2025

Report filed

8 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Small and large bulk food containers need to have a lebel to what it is. Please review that with staff. This was on the cooking line.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
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

egg wash at 54F and hamberger 51F. Kitchen is small flip tops will need to be closed at all times. Cold holding must be at or below 41F at all time. This will need to be monitor.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean the filters on the cooking line. Also the hood sticker is expired June 2025. Both need to be cleaned before re-inspection date.

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
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official Wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Both low temperature dishwasher did not show any sanitizer on the test trips. PIC will need to have sanitizer adjusted or repaired. This should be tested each day. LOcation will need to use plastic plates and silverware and wash cooking equipment in the three bay sink.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode 590.004/4-901.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to set up sanitizer buckets for wiping clothes.

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 590.006/6-102.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

The side door has a door sweep on it and because of the door jam I can see a good size opening. Please repair or replace. 8-26-25 PIC did replace the door sweep on the side door but I can still see a lot of light. I think the frame of the door at the bottom will need to be addressed.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.007/7-207.11-POther

Official Wording

Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P)

Inspector’s Notes

In basement ware washing found medications on shelf above hand sink and three bay sink. Store properly.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Please post the anti choking certificate with other permit. If you do not have one please go on line and take the class and review with staff.

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 12, 2025

Failed

8 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Small and large bulk food containers need to have a lebel to what it is. Please review that with staff. This was on the cooking line.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
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

egg wash at 54F and hamberger 51F. Kitchen is small flip tops will need to be closed at all times. Cold holding must be at or below 41F at all time. This will need to be monitor.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean the filters on the cooking line. Also the hood sticker is expired June 2025. Both need to be cleaned before re-inspection date.

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
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official Wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Both low temperature dishwasher did not show any sanitizer on the test trips. PIC will need to have sanitizer adjusted or repaired. This should be tested each day. LOcation will need to use plastic plates and silverware and wash cooking equipment in the three bay sink.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode 590.004/4-901.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to set up sanitizer buckets for wiping clothes.

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 590.006/6-102.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

The side door has a door sweep on it and because of the door jam I can see a good size opening. Please repair or replace.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.007/7-207.11-POther

Official Wording

Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P)

Inspector’s Notes

In basement ware washing found medications on shelf above hand sink and three bay sink. Store properly.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Please post the anti choking certificate with other permit. If you do not have one please go on line and take the class and review with staff.

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 12, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 14, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. The hood sticker good until June 2025 4-4-25 Please clean the hood filters as discussed.

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, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 4, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean the old droppings along the wall in the basement. Also please monitor the glue boards that have some roaches on them.

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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. The hood sticker good until June 2025 4-4-25 Please clean the hood filters as discussed.

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
majorCode 590.004/4-302.12-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Please provide a food thermometer for the cook line.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official Wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Low temperature dishwasher at front counter is new but not sanitizer showing on test trips. Please have repaired or adjusted.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to replace the door sweep on the side door. Should not be able to see any day light under the door.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 27, 2025

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. The hood sticker good until June 2025

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
majorCode 590.004/4-302.12-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Please provide a food thermometer for the cook line.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official Wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Low temperature dishwasher at front counter is new but not sanitizer showing on test trips. Please have repaired or adjusted.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to replace the door sweep on the side door. Should not be able to see any day light under the door.

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

PIC will need to clean the old droppings along the wall in the basement. Also please monitor the glue boards that have some roaches on them.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 16, 2024

Report filed

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

PIC will need to post an up to date Food Safety certificate for a staff member that works at this location. One posted expired on 12-3-24

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Bulk food containers will need to be labled to what inside. Multiple down stairs not labeled.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
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

Whole raw eggs out at room temperatur 54F. Egg need to be store at or below 45F.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Large freezer in basement will need to be defrosted and a new cover installed. 12-16-24 Freezer in basement has been defrosted and PIC is looking for a new door or will replace the freezer.

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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood filters will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until Feb 2025

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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Side door will need to have a new door sweep installed.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean the floor under shelves in walk in behind cooking equipment in kitchen. Arounfd the grease trap in basement. Visibly soiled.

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
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official Wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Hand sink on cooking line did not have paper towles. Provide and monitor.

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

Evidence of rodent droppings in basement arounf grease trap and behind low temp dishwasher. Please have that areas cleaned up and address that with pest control. Please send me the last few reports to review.

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

Dishwasher at the front counter is not working. PIC has a new one on order. All equipment is being washed in basement low temperature dishwasher. 12-16-24 At this time the PIC is useing the dishwasher in the basement to wash equipment. Dishwasher at front counter will be replaced this and install by Thursday. Untill that point basement dishwasher will be used.

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, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 9, 2024

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

PIC will need to post an up to date Food Safety certificate for a staff member that works at this location. One posted expired on 12-3-24

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Bulk food containers will need to be labled to what inside. Multiple down stairs not labeled.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
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

Whole raw eggs out at room temperatur 54F. Egg need to be store at or below 45F.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Large freezer in basement will need to be defrosted and a new cover installed.

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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood filters will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until Feb 2025

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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Side door will need to have a new door sweep installed.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean the floor under shelves in walk in behind cooking equipment in kitchen. Arounfd the grease trap in basement. Visibly soiled.

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
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official Wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Hand sink on cooking line did not have paper towles. Provide and monitor.

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

Evidence of rodent droppings in basement arounf grease trap and behind low temp dishwasher. Please have that areas cleaned up and address that with pest control. Please send me the last few reports to review.

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

Dishwasher at the front counter is not working. PIC has a new one on order. All equipment is being washed in basement low temperature dishwasher.

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, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 1, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to repiar leak from dishwasher at front counter. 1-24-24 Dishwasher at front counter is not being used. Repair company has ordered the part needed and will be in later this week to install. 2-20-24 The part (a door) is still on order. PIC will reach out to them again today to find out a time frame.

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, Mar 1, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 20, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to repiar leak from dishwasher at front counter. 1-24-24 Dishwasher at front counter is not being used. Repair company has ordered the part needed and will be in later this week to install. 2-20-24 The part (a door) is still on order. PIC will reach out to them again today to find out a time frame.

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, Feb 20, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 24, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

10 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

All food containers will need to have a label to waht is inside the containers. Multiple on cooking line.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Discontinue to store product on the floor under wire shelves. Must be 6 inches off the floor.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-201.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)

Inspector’s Notes

In basement on clean shelf found container with cracks and chips.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean shelves in walk in cooking line basment prep and front counter.

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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until end of the month. Please have a date or have it cleaned.

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
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official Wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Low temperature in basement did not have sanitizer coming out. PIC will need to call to have repaired today. Low temp at front counter leaking water. Have both repaired and use three bay sink to wash equipment.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean floor in basement in all areas. Clean floor in walk in under shelves. mold. And under cooking equipment.

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
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to do a deep cleaning of the basement and properly store tools ladders and paint so that pest control can do a full proper inspection. I found droppings around water heater mop sink small back storage room and under some shelves. Please email me past reports and the new one from after deep clean.

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

PIC will need to repiar leak from dishwasher at front counter. 1-24-24 Dishwasher at front counter is not being used. Repair company has ordered the part needed and will be in later this week to install.

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
notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Location has over 25 seats and PIC will need to get a anti-choking certificate and train staff.

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 24, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 17, 2024

Failed

10 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

All food containers will need to have a label to waht is inside the containers. Multiple on cooking line.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Discontinue to store product on the floor under wire shelves. Must be 6 inches off the floor.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-201.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)

Inspector’s Notes

In basement on clean shelf found container with cracks and chips.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean shelves in walk in cooking line basment prep and front counter.

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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until end of the month. Please have a date or have it cleaned.

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
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official Wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Low temperature in basement did not have sanitizer coming out. PIC will need to call to have repaired today. Low temp at front counter leaking water. Have both repaired and use three bay sink to wash equipment.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean floor in basement in all areas. Clean floor in walk in under shelves. mold. And under cooking equipment.

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
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to do a deep cleaning of the basement and properly store tools ladders and paint so that pest control can do a full proper inspection. I found droppings around water heater mop sink small back storage room and under some shelves. Please email me past reports and the new one from after deep clean.

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

PIC will need to repiar leak from dishwasher at front counter.

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
notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Location has over 25 seats and PIC will need to get a anti-choking certificate and train staff.

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 17, 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

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