Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
8 inspections
Inspection
Jun 2, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Yellow hood sticker observed expired May 17 2026. Provide updated sticker
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, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 27, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff working with RTE foods without proper hair restraint. Provide and maintain to prevent contamination
In plain English
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.
majorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Establishment must designate another CFPM staff to be on site for all hours of operation to overseas safe operation of the establishment.
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.
The full time employee is not a certified food manager. Provide a full time certified food manager at this location. The three bay sink was not set up properly. Properly train the employees to wash equipment in soapy water rinse in clean water sanitize in the third bay and then air dry the items. The employees were unfamiliar with illness policy. Properly train employees
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Manual Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization Using Detergent-Sanitizers (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed employee removing utensils/ equipment from sink and surface sanitizer solution immediatley without allow proper contact time. instructed employee to follow manufacture instructions for sink and surface sanitizer exposure time. (corrected on site)
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
criticalCode 590.004/4-702.11-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Before Use After Cleaning (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff washing dishes and air drying without prior sanitizing. Discontinue. PIC to train staff on warewashing ( corrected on site)
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Yellow hood sticker observed expired May 17 2026. Provide updated sticker
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, May 27, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 19, 2026
Failed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff working with RTE foods without proper hair restraint. Provide and maintain to prevent contamination
In plain English
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.
majorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Establishment must designate another CFPM staff to be on site for all hours of operation to overseas safe operation of the establishment.
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.
The full time employee is not a certified food manager. Provide a full time certified food manager at this location. The three bay sink was not set up properly. Properly train the employees to wash equipment in soapy water rinse in clean water sanitize in the third bay and then air dry the items. The employees were unfamiliar with illness policy. Properly train employees
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Manual Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization Using Detergent-Sanitizers (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed employee removing utensils/ equipment from sink and surface sanitizer solution immediatley without allow proper contact time. instructed employee to follow manufacture instructions for sink and surface sanitizer exposure time. (corrected on site)
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
criticalCode 590.004/4-702.11-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Before Use After Cleaning (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff washing dishes and air drying without prior sanitizing. Discontinue. PIC to train staff on warewashing ( corrected on site)
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Yellow hood sticker observed expired May 17 2026. Provide updated sticker
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, May 19, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 21, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Test kits on site are for chlorine / Sanitizer used in multi-quat. Provide correct test kits for quaternary ammonia
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.
Hood tag expired in September 2025 / Contact hood cleaning company
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, Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 7, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Test kits on site are for chlorine / Sanitizer used in multi-quat. Provide correct test kits for quaternary ammonia
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.
Hood tag expired in September 2025 / Contact hood cleaning company
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, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 7, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 13, 2024
Passed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
No Allergen Awarness Certificate on site. provide.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Some boxes stored on the floor insode walk-in freezer. Elevate 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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No sanitizer test strips. 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.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 13, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 6, 2024
Failed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
No Allergen Awarness Certificate on site. provide.
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.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Some boxes stored on the floor insode walk-in freezer. Elevate 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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No sanitizer test strips. 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.
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.