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The Upper Crust

20 Charles St

Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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13 inspections

Inspection

Dec 8, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s notes

Most recent pest report dated 11/25/25 states plumbing issue is contributing to roach problem. Provide upated clean pest report upon re inspection stating plumbing issue has been addressed.

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, Dec 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 1, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Heavy buildup of grease and food soils under fryer buildup of visible food soils and flour dust under and around equipment throughout kitchen. 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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Broken plaster and peeling paint in two areas above cookline. Clean to remove peeling paint and plaster and repair.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Gnaw marks with hole in baseboard with mice droppings and rub marks on baseboard and wall. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Treat and seal openings.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s notes

Most recent pest report dated 11/25/25 states plumbing issue is contributing to roach problem. Provide upated clean pest report upon re inspection stating plumbing issue has been addressed.

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

Evidence of cockroach and mice activity in basement prep areas. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon 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, Dec 1, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 21, 2025

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Heavy buildup of grease and food soils under fryer buildup of visible food soils and flour dust under and around equipment throughout kitchen. 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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Broken plaster and peeling paint in two areas above cookline. Clean to remove peeling paint and plaster and repair.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Gnaw marks with hole in baseboard with mice droppings and rub marks on baseboard and wall. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Treat and seal openings.

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 cockroach and mice activity in basement prep areas. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon 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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

Official wording

Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector’s notes

Glue traps in basment prep and warewashing areas with numerous deceased large cockroaches. REMOVE. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.

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, Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 14, 2025

Passed

8 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Procedure (P)

Inspector’s notes

No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff. Corrected on site.

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 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Priority & repeat pest violations. Provide active managerial control.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Heavy buildup of soils on floors under and around equipment throughout the business in kitchen and basement storage and prep areas. 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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Loose board and plasted in ceiling access panel above cookline flip top cooler. Clean and resurface.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Disturbed wall materials with what appears to be gnaw marks beside dunnage storage racks in basment near walkin cooler off dish room. Treat and seal any and all potential entry points.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No paper towels at cookline handsink. Corrected on site.

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

What appears to be mice droppings apparent on floors under cookline equipment under pizza ovens on shelving under cash register under dry storage shelving on base of electric mixer in basement on floors next to ice machine on floors and under and around equipment in basement food prep area. Under and around soda fountain areas in dining room outside walkin cooler in basement. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.

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
criticalCode 590.007/7-206.13-PPests

Official wording

Tracking Powders Pest Control and Monitoring (P)

Inspector’s notes

Pest report dated 3.6.25 states "ZP Tracking Powder EPA # 12455-16 Active ingredient Zinc Phosphide (10.0000%) Quantity 0.50 Ounce" applied under pizza oven in kitchen. Discontinue. Clean and sanitize all affected areas per SDS sheet instructions

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 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 11, 2025

Failed

8 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Procedure (P)

Inspector’s notes

No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff. Corrected on site.

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 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Priority & repeat pest violations. Provide active managerial control.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Heavy buildup of soils on floors under and around equipment throughout the business in kitchen and basement storage and prep areas. 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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Loose board and plasted in ceiling access panel above cookline flip top cooler. Clean and resurface.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Disturbed wall materials with what appears to be gnaw marks beside dunnage storage racks in basment near walkin cooler off dish room. Treat and seal any and all potential entry points.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No paper towels at cookline handsink. Corrected on site.

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

What appears to be mice droppings apparent on floors under cookline equipment under pizza ovens on shelving under cash register under dry storage shelving on base of electric mixer in basement on floors next to ice machine on floors and under and around equipment in basement food prep area. Under and around soda fountain areas in dining room outside walkin cooler in basement. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.

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
criticalCode 590.007/7-206.13-PPests

Official wording

Tracking Powders Pest Control and Monitoring (P)

Inspector’s notes

Pest report dated 3.6.25 states "ZP Tracking Powder EPA # 12455-16 Active ingredient Zinc Phosphide (10.0000%) Quantity 0.50 Ounce" applied under pizza oven in kitchen. Discontinue. Clean and sanitize all affected areas per SDS sheet instructions

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 11, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 1, 2024

Passed

11 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Priority violations sited. Provide active managerial control.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

No barriers between food preparation area and public. Install gate or provide "employees only" signage.

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
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Cut cooked chicken meat no date marking. Provide.

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 590.003(D)/3-501.19-PFOther

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control ( Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Establishment is holding pizza using time rather than temperature control. Submit detailed procedures to isdhealth@boston.gov.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Buildup of food soils and dust under pizza oven at ground floor cookline equipment in basement prep area walls behind sinks in warewashing area with soils. 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 590.005/5-403.12-COther

Official wording

Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)

Inspector’s notes

Groundwater entering basement space near dunnage racks for pizza box storage. Determine source make all necessary repairs. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. relocate single use articles away from the area.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)

Inspector’s notes

Open duct above pizza oven missing grate with soils. Clean to remove. Repair.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Broken window next to reach in freezer in basement storage. Repair/replace. Open out of use pipes in ceiling above dough making area. Seal.

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

What appears to be mice droppings on floor under shelving in kitchen on floor in basement behind mixer ice machine and reach in freezer. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.

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 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean and organize office area remove equipment not in use.

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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Fryer vent hood with no hood sticker. Provide. Pizza hood tag expires in October.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 24, 2024

Failed

11 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Priority violations sited. Provide active managerial control.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

No barriers between food preparation area and public. Install gate or provide "employees only" signage.

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
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Cut cooked chicken meat no date marking. Provide.

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 590.003(D)/3-501.19-PFOther

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control ( Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Establishment is holding pizza using time rather than temperature control. Submit detailed procedures to isdhealth@boston.gov.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Buildup of food soils and dust under pizza oven at ground floor cookline equipment in basement prep area walls behind sinks in warewashing area with soils. 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 590.005/5-403.12-COther

Official wording

Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)

Inspector’s notes

Groundwater entering basement space near dunnage racks for pizza box storage. Determine source make all necessary repairs. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. relocate single use articles away from the area.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)

Inspector’s notes

Open duct above pizza oven missing grate with soils. Clean to remove. Repair.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Broken window next to reach in freezer in basement storage. Repair/replace. Open out of use pipes in ceiling above dough making area. Seal.

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

What appears to be mice droppings on floor under shelving in kitchen on floor in basement behind mixer ice machine and reach in freezer. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.

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 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean and organize office area remove equipment not in use.

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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Fryer vent hood with no hood sticker. Provide. Pizza hood tag expires in October.

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

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

Inspection

Jan 4, 2024

Passed

9 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Multiple squeeze bottles observed without identification. Provide labels with common name stored in the bottles.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed condiment cup being used for bulk dispensing . Provide handle scoopers.

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
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple containers with RTE food from couple nights before per PIC observed without date marking. Provide date marking for all RTE foods held over 24 hours.

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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Inside of pizza station unit observed heavily soiled 2 door refrigerator unit door gaskets heavy soiled in the basment. Clean and sanitze 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
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Kitchen handsink observed without paper towels. Corrected on site by PIC.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-302.11-PFOther

Official wording

Toilet Tissue Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Restroom observed without toilet tissue. Provide and maintain at all time.

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

Multiple rodents droppings observed in corners and underneath wire shelvings within establishments. PIC provided most recent biweekly license extreminator pest report.

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

Observed hole above soda storage cabinet missing electrical outlet cover in mens bathroom. Repair.

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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floors under and around equipments and shelving observed in need of cleaning. Properly clean under equipments and storage areas under shelvings with more 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 4, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Failed

9 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Multiple squeeze bottles observed without identification. Provide labels with common name stored in the bottles.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed condiment cup being used for bulk dispensing . Provide handle scoopers.

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
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple containers with RTE food from couple nights before per PIC observed without date marking. Provide date marking for all RTE foods held over 24 hours.

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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Inside of pizza station unit observed heavily soiled 2 door refrigerator unit door gaskets heavy soiled in the basment. Clean and sanitze 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
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Kitchen handsink observed without paper towels. Corrected on site by PIC.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.006/6-302.11-PFOther

Official wording

Toilet Tissue Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Restroom observed without toilet tissue. Provide and maintain at all time.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple rodents droppings observed in corners and underneath wire shelvings within establishments. PIC provided most recent biweekly license extreminator pest report.

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

Observed hole above soda storage cabinet missing electrical outlet cover in mens bathroom. Repair.

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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floors under and around equipments and shelving observed in need of cleaning. Properly clean under equipments and storage areas under shelvings with more 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 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

Inspection

Nov 22, 2023

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dish room overhead light not operating.Repair

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

A large amount of fruit/drain flies were observed on the walls.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Pest control reports were provided at the time of re-inspection Upon re-inspection There was still evidence of fruit/drain flies in the basement dish room location. PIC instructed to contact pest control for an additional visit and forward pest reports to the Health Department PIC also instructed to continue to clean/sanitize the affected location

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, Nov 22, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 14, 2023

Failed

9 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

Clean the ice machine vent screens to remove heavy dust build up.

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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Interior panel of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove 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
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Rear corner floor drian observed clogged.Repair

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

There is a floor board that is loose in the dining location.Repair

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the walls in the hallway/prep room to remove spills & food debris. Clean the overhead pipes to remove evidence of flour residue.

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 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dish room overhead light not operating.Repair

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

A large amount of fruit/drain flies were observed on the walls.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Pest control reports were provided at the time of re-inspection Upon re-inspection There was still evidence of fruit/drain flies in the basement dish room location. PIC instructed to contact pest control for an additional visit and forward pest reports to the Health Department PIC also instructed to continue to clean/sanitize the affected location

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 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

Official wording

Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove/replace the soiled glue traps 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 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean to remove the stagnate water from the dish room floor. Clean the floor under the upper kitchen fryers to remove grease build up. Clean the floor in the upper kitchen utility closet to remove evidence of mouse droppings

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 1, 2023

Failed

8 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

Clean the ice machine vent screens to remove heavy dust build up.

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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Interior panel of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove 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
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Rear corner floor drian observed clogged.Repair

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

There is a floor board that is loose in the dining location.Repair

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the walls in the hallway/prep room to remove spills & food debris. Clean the overhead pipes to remove evidence of flour residue.

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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

A large amount of fruit/drain flies were observed on the walls.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Clean /sanitize the affected locations

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 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

Official wording

Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove/replace the soiled glue traps 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 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean to remove the stagnate water from the dish room floor. Clean the floor under the upper kitchen fryers to remove grease build up. Clean the floor in the upper kitchen utility closet to remove evidence of mouse droppings

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 1, 2023 · Original Source

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