Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspections
Inspection
Apr 17, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
At the food prep sink observed an air break below the basin of the sink; have a licensed plumber inspect and give a quote for installing an air gap at the 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.
Provide signage stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request." visible to customers. Provide and post updated allergen awareness poster in back of house for employees.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 17, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 20, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
8 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures were able to be presented during the inspection after reqeusting them by the health inspector; provide procedures to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event.
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.
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
In the reach in cooler below the tortilla warmer observed a hotel pan of raw salmon stored directly on top of RTE tortillas and also above RTE produce; in the walk in refrigerator observed raw shell eggs stored on the top shelf of shelving directly above RTE produce; store raw proteins below RTE foods and by their cooking hierarchy.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed 2oz sauce cups stored in bulk food containers and in-use utensils stored in 85F water in between uses; utensils shall have handles to prevent contamination by hands and be stored in a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
In the basement observed a bag of onions stored directly on the floor; foods shall be stored at least 6" off the ground to prevent contamination.
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.
No food thermometer was able to be presented during the inspection; provide a food thermometer capable of measuring cold and hot temperatures and suitable for thin foods.
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
The location uses chlorine at the three compartment sink as sanitizer but does not have a chlorine test kit only quats; provide the proper sanitizer test kit for the sanitizer that is used on site; the health inspector left some chlorine test papers for the location to use until they can provide their own.
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 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
At the food prep sink observed an air break below the basin of the sink; have a licensed plumber inspect and give a quote for installing an air gap at the 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.
Provide signage stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request." visible to customers. Provide and post updated allergen awareness poster in back of house for employees.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 20, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 18, 2026
Failed
8 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures were able to be presented during the inspection after reqeusting them by the health inspector; provide procedures to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event.
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.
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
In the reach in cooler below the tortilla warmer observed a hotel pan of raw salmon stored directly on top of RTE tortillas and also above RTE produce; in the walk in refrigerator observed raw shell eggs stored on the top shelf of shelving directly above RTE produce; store raw proteins below RTE foods and by their cooking hierarchy.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed 2oz sauce cups stored in bulk food containers and in-use utensils stored in 85F water in between uses; utensils shall have handles to prevent contamination by hands and be stored in a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
In the basement observed a bag of onions stored directly on the floor; foods shall be stored at least 6" off the ground to prevent contamination.
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.
No food thermometer was able to be presented during the inspection; provide a food thermometer capable of measuring cold and hot temperatures and suitable for thin foods.
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
The location uses chlorine at the three compartment sink as sanitizer but does not have a chlorine test kit only quats; provide the proper sanitizer test kit for the sanitizer that is used on site; the health inspector left some chlorine test papers for the location to use until they can provide their own.
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 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
At the food prep sink observed an air break below the basin of the sink; have a licensed plumber inspect and give a quote for installing an air gap at the 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.
Provide signage stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request." visible to customers. Provide and post updated allergen awareness poster in back of house for employees.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.