Inspection
Sep 23, 2026
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
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Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
4 recorded violations
Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
Hood Baffles at cooking line (above the grill area) with heavy carbon and grease build up 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 issuesWiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
Wiping clothes stored on counters and not in sanitizer buckets supply sanitizer buckets at cooking line and prep areas
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(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Knives stored between equipment store clean and dry
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 issuesHandwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)
1) No Paper towels at hand sink supply for all 2) Hand sink not operating at 3 bay sink repair 3) Fan blocking hand sink remove (moved at time of inspection) 4) No Hand sink @ cooking line/ prep area ( sink at end of cooking line being used as dump sink spoke with owner and employee about using this sink as hand wash only 7-22-26)
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 3, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
5 recorded violations
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Hot hold of Rice @ 101f ensure proper hot hold of 41f or below
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 temperatureVentilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
Hood Baffles at cooking line (above the grill area) with heavy carbon and grease build up 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 issuesWiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
Wiping clothes stored on counters and not in sanitizer buckets supply sanitizer buckets at cooking line and prep areas
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(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Knives stored between equipment store clean and dry
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 issuesHandwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)
1) No Paper towels at hand sink supply for all 2) Hand sink not operating at 3 bay sink repair 3) Fan blocking hand sink remove (moved at time of inspection) 4) No Hand sink @ cooking line/ prep area ( sink at end of cooking line being used as dump sink spoke with owner and employee about using this sink as hand wash only 7-22-26)
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
5 recorded violations
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Hot hold of Rice @ 101f ensure proper hot hold of 41f or below
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 temperatureVentilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
Hood Baffles at cooking linewith heavy carbon and grease build up 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 issuesWiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
Wiping clothes stored on counters and not in sanitizer buckets supply sanitizer buckets at cooking line and prep areas
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(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Knives stored between equipment store clean and dry
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 issuesHandwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)
1) No Paper towels at hand sink supply for all 2) Hand sink not operating repair 3) Fan blocking hand sink remove (moved at time of inspection) 4) No Hand sink @ cooking line/ prep area
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood filters with grease and carbon build up 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, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood filters with grease and carbon build up 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, Feb 9, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker expired March 11 2025.Service
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
7 recorded violations
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Noted soiled wiping cloths on the cutting boards at various cooking stations through out the kitchen.Remove and store in a sanitizer bucket.Retrain staff
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 problemsFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
All single use boxes in the basement stored on the floor.Discontinue and store 6 Inches above the floor
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 contaminationMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Noted condensation pipe draining into the rinse sink at the 3 bay sink station.Remove
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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Noted Diced Tomatoes/Cooked chicken/buffalo chicken at 48F stored at 11 am at the pizza station.Monitor the temperature to be below 41F for all TCS foods.COS by PIC voluntarily discarded
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 temperatureGood Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Noted pizza station refrigerator running at 50F. Repair
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 issuesUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Hand sink blocked at the tea station in the front.Provide unrestricted access to hand sink
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.
More about handwashing problemsCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker expired March 11 2025.Service
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
7 recorded violations
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker expired March 11 2025.Service
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 problemsWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Noted soiled wiping cloths on the cutting boards at various cooking stations through out the kitchen.Remove and store in a sanitizer bucket.Retrain staff
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 problemsFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
All single use boxes in the basement stored on the floor.Discontinue and store 6 Inches above the floor
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 contaminationMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Noted condensation pipe draining into the rinse sink at the 3 bay sink station.Remove
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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Noted Diced Tomatoes/Cooked chicken/buffalo chicken at 48F stored at 11 am at the pizza station.Monitor the temperature to be below 41F for all TCS foods.COS by PIC voluntarily discarded
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 temperatureGood Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Noted pizza station refrigerator running at 50F. Repair
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 issuesUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Hand sink blocked at the tea station in the front.Provide unrestricted access to hand sink
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Provide hand sink to be easily accesible for hand washing near the 3 bay sink/cookline. Provide
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Time as a Public Health Control ( Pf)
Pizza stored in the front not in the warmer and using the time as public health control(TPHC) needs approval from the health department. Provide
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingProhibitions (C)
Remove all single use containers from the back basement area.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingHandwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Provide hand sink to be easily accesible for hand washing near the 3 bay sink/cookline. Provide
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
12 recorded violations
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Noted some employees had no hair restrain while working in the food prep area. Provide COS by the PIC
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 issuesWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
All soiled cloth needs to be stored in the sanitizer bucket. Provide and retrain
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 problemsVariance Requirement (Pf)
Submit variance for TPHC foods. Provide
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingTime as a Public Health Control ( Pf)
Pizza stored in the front not in the warmer and using the time as public health control(TPHC) needs approval from the health department. Provide
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingWood Use Limitation (C)
Pastry brush on the pizza station is not food grade. Remove
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingFood-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Remove the contact paper from the prep table. Provide smooth durable surface
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 problemsProhibitions (C)
Remove all single use containers from the back basement area.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingHandwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Provide hand sink to be easily accesible for hand washing near the 3 bay sink/cookline. Provide
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.
More about handwashing problemsHand Drying Provision (Pf)
All hand sinks and restroom has no paper towel or other drying provision. Provide
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingIntensity-Lighting (C)
Provide adequate lighting in the walkins.
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 issuesSeparation-Storage (P)
Chemical stored on the top shelf above the food utensils in the basement. Remove
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingStorage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
Noted employee personal items stored with food equipment in the basement. Provide seperate storage space for employee personal items.
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, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
12 recorded violations
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Noted some employees had no hair restrain while working in the food prep area. Provide COS by the PIC
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 issuesWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
All soiled cloth needs to be stored in the sanitizer bucket. Provide and retrain
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 problemsVariance Requirement (Pf)
Submit variance for TPHC foods. Provide
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingTime as a Public Health Control ( Pf)
Pizza stored in the front not in the warmer and using the time as public health control(TPHC) needs approval from the health department. Provide
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingWood Use Limitation (C)
Pastry brush on the pizza station is not food grade. Remove
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingFood-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Remove the contact paper from the prep table. Provide smooth durable surface
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 problemsProhibitions (C)
Remove all single use containers from the back basement area.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingHandwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Provide hand sink to be easily accesible for hand washing near the 3 bay sink/cookline. Provide
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.
More about handwashing problemsHand Drying Provision (Pf)
All hand sinks and restroom has no paper towel or other drying provision. Provide
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingIntensity-Lighting (C)
Provide adequate lighting in the walkins.
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 issuesSeparation-Storage (P)
Chemical stored on the top shelf above the food utensils in the basement. Remove
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingStorage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
Noted employee personal items stored with food equipment in the basement. Provide seperate storage space for employee personal items.
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, Jan 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
Backflow Prevention (P)
No prep sink at the site to wash fruits and vegetables. Provide
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 problemsMechanical-Ventilation (C)
Expired hood sticker in september 2024. Service
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, Jan 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
Backflow Prevention (P)
No prep sink at the site to wash fruits and vegetables. Provide
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 problemsMechanical-Ventilation (C)
Expired hood sticker in september 2024. Service
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, Dec 17, 2024 · Original Source
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0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
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0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
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