Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
10 inspections
Inspection
Jun 8, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
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
Noted low temp dish machine recorded 0PPM at the bar.Repair
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 8, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 1, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
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
Noted low temp dish machine recorded 0PPM at the bar.Repair
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 21, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted no mop sink to dump the dirty water.Provide an enclosed mop sink and also detail plumbers report
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 21, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 11, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted no mop sink to dump the dirty water.Provide an enclosed mop sink and also detail plumbers report
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 30, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted no mop sink to dump the dirty water.Provide an enclosed mop sink and also detail plumbers report
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 16, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Noted missing on the shell tags last day sold.Provide Noted all shell tags not organized in a chronological order.Provide
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.
Noted no mop sink to dump the dirty water.Provide an enclosed mop sink and also detail plumbers report
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide correct santizer strips for the sanitizer solution.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted grease build up behind and under the cooking equipment on the cookline.Clean with frequency
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, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 9, 2026
Failed
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Noted missing on the shell tags last day sold.Provide Noted all shell tags not organized in a chronological order.Provide
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.
Noted no mop sink to dump the dirty water.Provide an enclosed mop sink and also detail plumbers report
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide correct santizer strips for the sanitizer solution.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted grease build up behind and under the cooking equipment on the cookline.Clean with frequency
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, Apr 9, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 21, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor around ice machine with pooling water clean to remove and ensure no standing water
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.
1) Rodent droppings found in storage area in back room that connects to Bread of life clean to remove 2) Holes found in wall along far left corner seal 3) Hole found at door entrance on left as you enter repair or seal
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 6, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor around ice machine with pooling water clean to remove and ensure no standing water
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.
1) Rodent droppings found in storage area in back room that connects to Bread of life clean to remove 2) Holes found in wall along far left corner seal 3) Hole found at door entrance on left as you enter repair or seal
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.