Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 31, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 2, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Water throughout kitchen area and equiptment. Clean and sanitize all areas of kitchen prior to re opening.
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.
Sprinkler break in kitchen area. No fire or soot observed. Fire alarm discharged. Water throughout kitchen. Fire panel must be reset prior to re opening.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 2, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 1, 2024
Voluntarily closed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Water throughout kitchen area and equiptment. Clean and sanitize all areas of kitchen prior to re opening.
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.
Sprinkler break in kitchen area. No fire or soot observed. Fire alarm discharged. Water throughout kitchen. Fire panel must be reset prior to re opening.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 1, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 3, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Shelving under tea service in front counter with peeling and worn paint resurface or repaint
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.
1) Floor under tea service area with soils and debris clean to remove 2) Floor throughout kitchen under shelving and cooking line with line derbis and soils clean to remove
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, May 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 17, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Shelving under tea service in front counter with peeling and worn paint resurface or repaint
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.
1) Floor under tea service area with soils and debris clean to remove 2) Floor throughout kitchen under shelving and cooking line with line derbis and soils clean to remove
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, Apr 17, 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
Inspection
Dec 29, 2023
Passed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature
Official wording
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Cooked bean sprouts in deep container at 68F on service line. Cool bean sprouts completely to 41F before placing into service. Use ice water for cooling.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Cardboard on shelf in kitchen and shelf at service station. Discontinue using cardboard to line shelves. Use materials that are smooth cleanable and non-absorbent.
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Mouse droppings in basement storage behind freezers. Clean and monitor for 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.
Hand sink at service counter out of soap. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times. Corrected on site
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 29, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 21, 2023
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature
Official wording
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Cooked bean sprouts in deep container at 68F on service line. Cool bean sprouts completely to 41F before placing into service. Use ice water for cooling.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Cardboard on shelf in kitchen and shelf at service station. Discontinue using cardboard to line shelves. Use materials that are smooth cleanable and non-absorbent.
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Mouse droppings in basement storage behind freezers. Clean and monitor for 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.
Hand sink at service counter out of soap. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times. Corrected on site
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.