Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
60 Franklin St
Last inspected Sep 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Inspection
1 recorded violation
Shucked Shellfish Packaging and Identification (Pf)
Oyster tags do not have the date of last shellfish sold on the tag. Provide.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Shucked Shellfish Packaging and Identification (Pf)
Oyster tags do not have the date of last shellfish sold on the tag. Provide.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
5 recorded violations
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Rice at 115F in steam table. Person in charge removed and reheated to acceptable temperature. Ensure hot holding at 135F or above.
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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Ice machine at bar area observed with black soils inside the interior of the unit. Clean to remove.
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 problemsReceptacles (C)
Grease container in the back trash area obsevred with soils on the exterior. Clean to remove.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingHandwashing Signage (C)
Provide hand sink only signage at warewash area hand sink.
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 problemsCommon Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
5 recorded violations
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Rice at 115F in steam table. Person in charge removed and reheated to acceptable temperature. Ensure hot holding at 135F or above.
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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Ice machine at bar area observed with black soils inside the interior of the unit. Clean to remove.
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 problemsReceptacles (C)
Grease container in the back trash area obsevred with soils on the exterior. Clean to remove.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingHandwashing Signage (C)
Provide hand sink only signage at warewash area hand sink.
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 problemsCommon Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 12, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
4 recorded violations
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Observed employee without hair restraints / provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers
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 issuesCutting Surfaces (C)
Multiple white cutting boards observed heavily scored in the main kitchen area. Resurface/ Replace
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other finding(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
clean and sanitize the interior and exterior of the ice machine to remove possible mold-like substance
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 problemsDrying Mops (C)
Mop not in use is being stored inside mop bucket in front of mop sink.Hang mops to dry ( Corrected on site)
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
4 recorded violations
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Observed employee without hair restraints / provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers
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 issuesCutting Surfaces (C)
Multiple white cutting boards observed heavily scored in the main kitchen area. Resurface/ Replace
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other finding(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
clean and sanitize the interior and exterior of the ice machine to remove possible mold-like substance
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 problemsDrying Mops (C)
Mop not in use is being stored inside mop bucket in front of mop sink.Hang mops to dry ( Corrected on site)
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source