Employee meal observed stored on top of bevergaes for sale. Discontinue and seperate all employee food.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cucumbers and cut tuna at 52F in production line. Removed. Ensure cold holding at 41F or below.
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.
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
Ice machine in bakery area observed with pink substance inside the interior of the unit. 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.
Employee meal observed stored on top of bevergaes for sale. Discontinue and seperate all employee food.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cucumbers and cut tuna at 52F in production line. Removed. Ensure cold holding at 41F or below.
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.
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
Ice machine in bakery area observed with pink substance inside the interior of the unit. 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 30, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 19, 2025
Passed
9 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Raw oysters and mussels in the walkin cooler number 2 without proper pruduct identification. 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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cooked chicken raw salmon fillets cherry tomatoes dressing with elevated temperatures between 48-54F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods were removed at the time of the inspection
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Bar no test kits on site for low temp dishmachine / Provide Chlorine test trip
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.
Manual Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dish machine at bar read zero for PPM of the chlorine sanitizer. Provide a sanitizer reading of 50-200 PM for the chemical sanitizer used.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bar floor under equipments observed heavily soiled Kitchen clean the floor to remove soils and debris. 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.
Evidence of rodent activity ( mouse droppings) was noted in multiple areas of the facitity storage room downstairs kitchen under the dishwasher and under the shelving. clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.
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, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 12, 2025
Failed
9 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Raw oysters and mussels in the walkin cooler number 2 without proper pruduct identification. 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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cooked chicken raw salmon fillets cherry tomatoes dressing with elevated temperatures between 48-54F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods were removed at the time of the inspection
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Bar no test kits on site for low temp dishmachine / Provide Chlorine test trip
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.
Manual Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (P)
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dish machine at bar read zero for PPM of the chlorine sanitizer. Provide a sanitizer reading of 50-200 PM for the chemical sanitizer used.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bar floor under equipments observed heavily soiled Kitchen clean the floor to remove soils and debris. 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.
Evidence of rodent activity ( mouse droppings) was noted in multiple areas of the facitity storage room downstairs kitchen under the dishwasher and under the shelving. clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cooked chicken and raw salmon fillets with elevated temperatures between 48-54F. Address and ensure all TCS foods re being maintained at below 41F. Foods were removed at the time of the inspection.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Light out above stove top. Replace. Draw to the under the counter cooler does not shut properly allowing cold air to escape. Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
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.
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
Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and provide handled scoops. Containers were removed at the time of the inspection.
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.
Evidence of fruit fly activity noted behind the bar area. Address. Pest control reports were up to date at the time visit.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cooked chicken and raw salmon fillets with elevated temperatures between 48-54F. Address and ensure all TCS foods re being maintained at below 41F. Foods were removed at the time of the inspection.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Light out above stove top. Replace. Draw to the under the counter cooler does not shut properly allowing cold air to escape. Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
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.
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
Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and provide handled scoops. Containers were removed at the time of the inspection.
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.
Evidence of fruit fly activity noted behind the bar area. Address. Pest control reports were up to date at the time visit.
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.