Inspection
Aug 31, 2026
10 recorded violations
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Storing tongs on handle of cooking equipment
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.
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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Built up soils on interior of ice machine
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.
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Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Built up soils on cooking equipment
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.
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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean exterior of ice machine Clean refrigeration units throughout
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.
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Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ware washing/storage - Wet nesting clean and sanitized food contacts Provide proper air drying prior to stacking
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.
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Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Built up soils and debris on all trash bins in storage area
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.
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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soils on floor under and behind cooking equipment refrigeration/freezer units shelving - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage/trash area Soils on exterior of grease trap at 3 bay sink - Ware washing Soils on ceiling walls and attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage/walk in units/trash room/hallway to back areas (kitchen and emergency exit)
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.
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Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Inspector’s notes
Mops brooms etc not raised 6" above the floor
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Items blocking 1 emergency exit - Remove all equipment and articles and provide clear access to emergency exit near trash room
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.
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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Repair walls where needed at hallway to rear exit hand railing at steps Ice build up on floor walls ceiling of walk in freezer Rust on shelving in walk in freezer Exposed insulation around HVAC in back room Exposed wood on shelving behind door to serving line Rusted floor drains - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage etc
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source