Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Toasted Flats

Name: Toasted Flats
Address: 53 Chelsea St, Boston, MA

53 Chelsea St

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

8 inspections

Inspection

Aug 19, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

There is no prep sink to wash produce per PIC the produce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation. ( observed establishiment with no availabel space for installation of prep sink.)

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Post 2026 Health Permit

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 19, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 17, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Post 2026 Health Permit

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 17, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 10, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 29, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 17, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 17, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 10, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.16-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide ceilings to be smooth non-porous and easily cleanable. Ceiling missing in areas exposing pipes / Provide. Ensure there is no food prep or storage under pipes with non-potable 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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 10, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 28, 2023

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s notes

certified food protection manager certificate has expired / provide a vaild certificate

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

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink in the prep area is being used as both a dump sink and hand sink / Discontinue and ensure that hand sink is used only for hand washing as it is the only sink in the upstairs prep area

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.

Official wording

Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide ceilings to be smooth non-porous and easily cleanable. Ceiling missing in areas exposing pipes / Provide. Ensure there is no food prep or storage under pipes with non-potable 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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 28, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 14, 2023

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s notes

certified food protection manager certificate has expired / provide a vaild certificate

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

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink in the prep area is being used as both a dump sink and hand sink / Discontinue and ensure that hand sink is used only for hand washing as it is the only sink in the upstairs prep area

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.

Official wording

Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide ceilings to be smooth non-porous and easily cleanable. Ceiling missing in areas exposing pipes / Provide. Ensure there is no food prep or storage under pipes with non-potable 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.

More about building upkeep issues

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