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The full inspection history
11 inspections
Inspection
Mar 20, 2026
Report filed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
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Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Stove wrapped in aluminum foil. Discard foil and discontinue wrapping stove in foil. Foil can burn melt or break off into food.
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.
Hot water handle at warewashing hand sink leaks. Repair as needed.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 20, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 12, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Pipe under 3 bay sink observed leaking. (10.27.25) Repair and provide invoices
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
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Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood cleaning sticker observed without expiration date and with deficiency report noted (no roof access). Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaner. (10.27.25) PIC provide email from the hood cleaning company regarding the deficiency noted.
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.
Cooked pork sausage patty 57F cooked eggs 47F from the day before observed in cold unit for serving. PIC voluntarily discard and denature the products. PIC to train staff on temperature monotoring
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.
Observed cooked eggs stacked on deep plastic containers . Eggs 73F was in the cooling process for more than 2 hours. PIC was advised to denature the products . Inspector reviewed cooling methods with PIC Additional training materials will be provided
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.
Pipe under 3 bay sink observed leaking. (10.27.25) Repair and provide invoices
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood cleaning sticker observed without expiration date and with deficiency report noted (no roof access). Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaner. (10.27.25) PIC provide email from the hood cleaning company regarding the deficiency noted.
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.
Cooked pork sausage patty 57F cooked eggs 47F from the day before observed in cold unit for serving. PIC voluntarily discard and denature the products. PIC to train staff on temperature monotoring
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.
Observed cooked eggs stacked on deep plastic containers . Eggs 73F was in the cooling process for more than 2 hours. PIC was advised to denature the products . Inspector reviewed cooling methods with PIC Additional training materials will be provided
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.
Pipe under 3 bay sink observed leaking 3 bay sink spray attachment/ faucet observed leaking and wrapped with plastic bag. Repair and provide invoices
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood cleaning sticker observed without expiration date and with deficiency report noted (no roof access). Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaner. PIC provide email from the hood cleaning company regarding the deficiency noted.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Grilled chicken breast temp at 48F and curry chicken salad 47F PIC voluntarily discarded both products and pulled product from walk in unit at 37F. Retrain staff to monitor accurate temp. Unit temp at 40F. thermometer located inside of unit. Corrected on site
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 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
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Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Single cup of strawberry parfaits stored in the refrigeration unit for self serve observed without label. Provide
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide a irreversible thermometer. 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.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Interior and gasket of coffe station refrigeration unit observed soiled coffee machine observed soiled. Clean and santize 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen main handsink walls observed soiled from visible food and drink spills wall behind panini press observed soiled from visble yellow marks. 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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Grilled chicken breast temp at 48F and curry chicken salad 47F PIC voluntarily discarded both products and pulled product from walk in unit at 37F. Retrain staff to monitor accurate temp. Unit temp at 40F. thermometer located inside of unit. Corrected on site
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 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Single cup of strawberry parfaits stored in the refrigeration unit for self serve observed without label. Provide
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide a irreversible thermometer. 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.
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 and gasket of coffe station refrigeration unit observed soiled coffee machine observed soiled. Clean and santize 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen main handsink walls observed soiled from visible food and drink spills wall behind panini press observed soiled from visble yellow marks. 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, Mar 24, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 7, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cooked egg patty temp 51F guacamole 47F curry chicken salad 48F. PIC voluntarily discarded both products and pulled product from walk in unit at 39F. Retrain staff to monitor accurate temp. Unit temp at 38F. thermometer located inside of unit. Corrected on site.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 7, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 30, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cooked egg patty temp 51F guacamole 47F curry chicken salad 48F. PIC voluntarily discarded both products and pulled product from walk in unit at 39F. Retrain staff to monitor accurate temp. Unit temp at 38F. thermometer located inside of unit. Corrected on site.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 30, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 16, 2024
Passed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
High temperature dishwasher gauge observed not operating to display the cycles temperature.
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.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide a irreversible thermometer. 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Front counter 2 door refrigeration unit and front counter 1 door refrigeration unit observed soiled. 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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
Per PIC fruits and vegetable are washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 9, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
High temperature dishwasher gauge observed not operating to display the cycles temperature.
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.
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide a irreversible thermometer. 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Front counter 2 door refrigeration unit and front counter 1 door refrigeration unit observed soiled. 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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
Per PIC fruits and vegetable are washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
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.