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Ward 8

90 N Washington St

Last inspected Jul 22, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Inspection

Jul 22, 2025

Passed

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC is not overseeing the exterior / trash area of the resraurant - several grease barrels [ 4 ] on site covered in grease with loose trash and debris all around the barrels - address

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean inside and outside of the trash receptacles both inside and outside [ dumpster ] especially after use to reduce potential rodent activity

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther

Official wording

Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Grease barrels need to be addressed on the side of the property [ 4 ] barrels unattended with visible grease and loose debris scattered around the units - address

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-501.16-COther

Official wording

Storage Areas Rooms and Receptacles Capacity and Availability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ask your grease removalcompany to pick up some of the filled containers and replace the existing ones with new containers - too much grease and grime to properly keep clean at this time - also recommending to provide anclosures so each barrel has another barrier of protection

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Replace the compromised door sweep on the bottom of the rear entrance delivery door

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
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of rodent activity in the rear / joint parking lot behind the restaurant = Provide current Pest control reports as discussed

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 15, 2025

Failed

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC is not overseeing the exterior / trash area of the resraurant - several grease barrels [ 4 ] on site covered in grease with loose trash and debris all around the barrels - address

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean inside and outside of the trash receptacles both inside and outside [ dumpster ] especially after use to reduce potential rodent activity

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther

Official wording

Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Grease barrels need to be addressed on the side of the property [ 4 ] barrels unattended with visible grease and loose debris scattered around the units - address

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-501.16-COther

Official wording

Storage Areas Rooms and Receptacles Capacity and Availability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ask your grease removalcompany to pick up some of the filled containers and replace the existing ones with new containers - too much grease and grime to properly keep clean at this time - also recommending to provide anclosures so each barrel has another barrier of protection

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Replace the compromised door sweep on the bottom of the rear entrance delivery door

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
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of rodent activity in the rear / joint parking lot behind the restaurant = Provide current Pest control reports as discussed

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 31, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 22, 2024

Passed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dry goods rack in the basement is located beside the exposed slop sink without any barriers - provide a barrier alongside the right hand side of the dry goods / paper storage rack to reduce potential contamination [ splashes and spills coming from the soiled mop head when rinsing ]

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-401.11-C1Contamination

Official wording

Equipment Clothes Washers Dryers and Storage Cabinets Contamination Prevention Location (C)

Inspector’s notes

Relocate the ice scoop being stored alongside the ice machine in the basement as the ceilingabove is not properly finished - the attachment storing the ice scoop is just wiring exposing the scoop itself - store in a enclosed container as discussed until the ceiling is repaired properly

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean around the dumpster area from visible lose trash and debris

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
minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther

Official wording

Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the dumster where needed from visible food soils - dumpster looks smaller than normal for the size of your restarant [ it was not overloaded at this time ] the dumpster appears worn - recommending to upgrade and replace with a possible larger one

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.13-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)

Inspector’s notes

Visible gap on the bottom of the rear exit door leading to the trash / dumpster location - replace to reduce potential rodent activity

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
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several areas of the ceiling in the basement prep / storage area are missing and need to be addressed [ area above the ice machine - area above the door to the walk-in and the area above dry foods paper supplies storage shelving unit need some form of barrier as their are soiled areas and plumbing pipes running directly above these locations [ surface shall be - clean - smooth - durable and non absorbant -- address ]

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, Oct 22, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 15, 2024

Failed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dry goods rack in the basement is located beside the exposed slop sink without any barriers - provide a barrier alongside the right hand side of the dry goods / paper storage rack to reduce potential contamination [ splashes and spills coming from the soiled mop head when rinsing ]

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-401.11-C1Contamination

Official wording

Equipment Clothes Washers Dryers and Storage Cabinets Contamination Prevention Location (C)

Inspector’s notes

Relocate the ice scoop being stored alongside the ice machine in the basement as the ceilingabove is not properly finished - the attachment storing the ice scoop is just wiring exposing the scoop itself - store in a enclosed container as discussed until the ceiling is repaired properly

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean around the dumpster area from visible lose trash and debris

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
minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther

Official wording

Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the dumster where needed from visible food soils - dumpster looks smaller than normal for the size of your restarant [ it was not overloaded at this time ] the dumpster appears worn - recommending to upgrade and replace with a possible larger one

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.13-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)

Inspector’s notes

Visible gap on the bottom of the rear exit door leading to the trash / dumpster location - replace to reduce potential rodent activity

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
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several areas of the ceiling in the basement prep / storage area are missing and need to be addressed [ area above the ice machine - area above the door to the walk-in and the area above dry foods paper supplies storage shelving unit need some form of barrier as their are soiled areas and plumbing pipes running directly above these locations [ surface shall be - clean - smooth - durable and non absorbant -- address ]

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, Oct 15, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

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