SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
9 inspections
Inspection
Aug 20, 2025
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Interior of the refrigeration unit is soiled. Clean and sanitize inside the refrigeration unit.
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
Observed grease on the floor next to the fryolator. Clean floors to remove grease.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
The middle toliet in the womans room is in need of repair. Observed sign on the door. Contact licensed plumber to repair toliet.
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 sticker expired June 2025. PIC called hood company to schedule inspection at the time of the inspection. The company said they would need to call back when the person who schedules the inspection came back from lunch.
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, Aug 20, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 5, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Interior of the refrigeration unit is soiled. Clean and sanitize inside the refrigeration unit.
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
Observed grease on the floor next to the fryolator. Clean floors to remove grease.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
The middle toliet in the womans room is in need of repair. Observed sign on the door. Contact licensed plumber to repair toliet.
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 sticker expired June 2025. PIC called hood company to schedule inspection at the time of the inspection. The company said they would need to call back when the person who schedules the inspection came back from lunch.
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, Aug 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 24, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 7, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 7, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 7, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 7, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 21, 2024
Passed
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
2 bay sink/provide no rinse detergent sanitizer. Provide 2/27/24- PIC stated she was going out today to purchase detergent.
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.
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
Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean inside of the ice machine to remove mold-like substance. Observed soil inside the microwave. Clean to remove soil. 02/27/24- All other cleaning violation were completed. These 2 violations still need to be corrected.
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.
Observed syrup on the floor behind the bar near the soda guns. Replace or repair. Contact a licensed plumber No hot water in the handsink behind the bar. Repair. Contact a licensed plumber 02/27/24- All other violations from the past inspection were corrected. PIC stated that the soda person would be out on Thursday to fix the soda issue. Still not able to turn the hot water facuet on due to a broken faucet at the handsink behind the bar. PIC stated she was going to Home Depot today to purchase a facuet.
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.
Handsink behind bar no soap or handwash signage. Provide soap and signage. 02/27/24- PIC is going to home depot to purchase signage. Handsink has soap.
In plain English
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed clutter and tools in the basement that were on the ground. Clean to remove clutter and any equipment not being used.
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 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC- Marydith has an expired CFPM and allergen awareness. Provide updated CFPM and Allegen awareness certificate. 02/27/24- Marydith is going to email us when she registers for both classes.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 21, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 27, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC- Marydith has an expired CFPM and allergen awareness. Provide updated CFPM and Allegen awareness certificate. 02/27/24- Marydith is going to email us when she registers for both classes.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No indicators next to foods on board that are served undercooked or raw. Provide reminder/disclosure for consumer advisory on all menus.
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
2 bay sink/provide no rinse detergent sanitizer. Provide 2/27/24- PIC stated she was going out today to purchase detergent.
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.
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
Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean inside of the ice machine to remove mold-like substance. Observed soil inside the microwave. Clean to remove soil. 02/27/24- All other cleaning violation were completed. These 2 violations still need to be corrected.
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.
Observed syrup on the floor behind the bar near the soda guns. Replace or repair. Contact a licensed plumber No hot water in the handsink behind the bar. Repair. Contact a licensed plumber 02/27/24- All other violations from the past inspection were corrected. PIC stated that the soda person would be out on Thursday to fix the soda issue. Still not able to turn the hot water facuet on due to a broken faucet at the handsink behind the bar. PIC stated she was going to Home Depot today to purchase a facuet.
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.
Handsink behind bar no soap or handwash signage. Provide soap and signage. 02/27/24- PIC is going to home depot to purchase signage. Handsink has soap.
In plain English
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.
Evidence of rodent droppings behind the bar where the glass ware is stored. On the floor behind the ice machine and behind the bar under the counter. Provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exteminator. Clean to remove droppings.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed clutter and tools in the basement that were on the ground. Clean to remove clutter and any equipment not being used.
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, Feb 27, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 20, 2024
Failed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC- Marydith has an expired CFPM and allergen awareness. Provide updated CFPM and Allegen awareness certificate. Post 2024 Health Permit
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No indicators next to foods on board that are served undercooked or raw. Provide reminder/disclosure for consumer advisory on all menus.
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
2 bay sink/provide no rinse detergent sanitizer. Provide
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.
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
Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean inside of the ice machine to remove mold-like substance. Observed soil inside the microwave. Clean to remove soil. Observed soil on the blender behind bar. Clean to remove. Observed soil on popcorn machine- Clean to remove inside and outside of the popcorn machine. Observed soil on the soda gun behind the bar. Clean to remove soil.
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.
Observed a facuet (1st handsink) in the ladies room that needs to be fixed/replaced. Water does not flow on its own. Contact a licensed plumber to Replace or fix. Observed syrup on the floor behind the bar near the soda guns. Replace or repair. Contact a licensed plumber No hot water in the handsink behind the bar. Repair. Contact a licensed plumber
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.
Handsink behind bar no soap or handwash signage. Provide soap and signage.
In plain English
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.
Evidence of rodent droppings behind the bar where the glass ware is stored. On the floor behind the ice machine and behind the bar under the counter. Provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exteminator. Clean to remove droppings.
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.