Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
222 Tremont St
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Inspection
1 recorded violation
No wording provided in the official record.
Provide a choke safe employee on site
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
8 recorded violations
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Provide Quats test kit on site (sanitizer test done using the inspectors test kit)
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 problemsNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean the interiors of the glass chiller units to remove debris(bottle caps broken glass ect..)
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 problemsMaintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Clean the grounds around the trash receptacles to remove debris.
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 issuesControlling Pests (Pf)
There was evidence of rodent (rat droppings) & roach activity in the basement.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection
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 insectsRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Remove/replace the soiled glue boards in the basement.
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 insectsMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Secure the small CO2 tanks in the basement.
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 issuesCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Clean the basement floor to remove evidence of rodent & roach activity. Clean the interior floor of the walkin beer cooler to remove debris
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 problemsNo wording provided in the official record.
Provide a choke safe employee on site
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 5, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
8 recorded violations
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Provide Quats test kit on site (sanitizer test done using the inspectors test kit)
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 problemsNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean the interiors of the glass chiller units to remove debris(bottle caps broken glass ect..)
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 problemsMaintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Clean the grounds around the trash receptacles to remove debris.
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 issuesControlling Pests (Pf)
There was evidence of rodent (rat droppings) & roach activity in the basement.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection
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 insectsRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Remove/replace the soiled glue boards in the basement.
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 insectsMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Secure the small CO2 tanks in the basement.
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 issuesCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Clean the basement floor to remove evidence of rodent & roach activity. Clean the interior floor of the walkin beer cooler to remove debris
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 problemsNo wording provided in the official record.
Provide a choke safe employee on site
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 27, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
6 recorded violations
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
A leaking pipe was observed in the basement. Rapair is needed
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 issuesFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
standing water was noted on the basement floor./ clean to remove .clean the trash area floor to remove soils. Clean to remove Observed clutter and unnessary items being stored in the basement. Clean and organize . Discard unused itmes and organize products so effective clean can be done. Observed in need of organizing and cleaning.Ensure all items are being stored 6 inches off the floor and away from the wall
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 problemsOuter Openings Protected (C)
Provide door sweeps to front and back door to prevent all day light. Observed hole on the wall in the basement. Patch the wall to prevent pest entry
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingControlling Pests (C)
Large Rat dropping observed downstairs in the basement area under the shelving and outside the trash area / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov
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 insectsRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Noted dead cockroaches and dead rat in the basement area on the floor .clean to remove /Provide detail pest report
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(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Pest activity resulted in unsanitary conditions observed during the inspection. A voluntary closure was issued until the establishment is deemed safe to reopen
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, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
6 recorded violations
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
A leaking pipe was observed in the basement. Rapair is needed
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 issuesFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
standing water was noted on the basement floor./ clean to remove .clean the trash area floor to remove soils. Clean to remove Observed clutter and unnessary items being stored in the basement. Clean and organize . Discard unused itmes and organize products so effective clean can be done. Observed in need of organizing and cleaning.Ensure all items are being stored 6 inches off the floor and away from the wall
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 problemsOuter Openings Protected (C)
Provide door sweeps to front and back door to prevent all day light. Observed hole on the wall in the basement. Patch the wall to prevent pest entry
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingControlling Pests (C)
Large Rat dropping observed downstairs in the basement area under the shelving and outside the trash area / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov
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 insectsRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Noted dead cockroaches and dead rat in the basement area on the floor .clean to remove /Provide detail pest report
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(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Pest activity resulted in unsanitary conditions observed during the inspection. A voluntary closure was issued until the establishment is deemed safe to reopen
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, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Exterior Walls and Roofs Protective Barrier (C)
Large gap in the bottom of back door. Repair to prevent potential pests.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 20, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Small pool of water oberved in basement area. 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 problemsExterior Walls and Roofs Protective Barrier (C)
Large gap in the bottom of back door. Repair to prevent potential pests.
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 issuesMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Back trash area has excess trash and debris. Clean to remove.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Small pool of water oberved in basement area. 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 problemsExterior Walls and Roofs Protective Barrier (C)
Large gap in the bottom of back door. Repair to prevent potential pests.
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 issuesMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Back trash area has excess trash and debris. Clean to remove.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Leak from pipe in basement. Repair as necessary.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Detegerent in low temperature dish machine observed empty. Ensure detegerent is available at all hours.
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 problemsSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Leak from pipe in basement. Repair as necessary.
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 issuesWall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Woman's restroom has multiple holes in baseboards and on the wall. Repair as necessary.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Detegerent in low temperature dish machine observed empty. Ensure detegerent is available at all hours.
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 problemsSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Leak from pipe in basement. Repair as necessary.
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 issuesWall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Woman's restroom has multiple holes in baseboards and on the wall. Repair as necessary.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Low temperature dish machine at 0ppm after multiple attempts. Sanitizer bottle observed empty. Corrected on site. Ensure sanitizer is available at all hours.
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 problemsMaintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Excess trash on ground in outdoor trash area. Clean to remove.
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 issuesRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Hole observed in the floor of the bar area. Repair as necessary.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Low temperature dish machine at 0ppm after multiple attempts. Sanitizer bottle observed empty. Corrected on site. Ensure sanitizer is available at all hours.
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 problemsMaintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Excess trash on ground in outdoor trash area. Clean to remove.
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 issuesRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Hole observed in the floor of the bar area. Repair as necessary.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 29, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Large 3-4 inch gap at the bottom of the back door. Repair to prevent potential pests.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Soiled trap in basement area. Clean to remove.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Large 3-4 inch gap at the bottom of the back door. Repair to prevent potential pests.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Soiled trap in basement area. Clean to remove.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Low temperature dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Use disposable cups until machine has been serviced.
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 unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Low temperature dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Use disposable cups until machine has been serviced.
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 unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 8, 2023 · Original Source