Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
6 inspections
Inspection
Oct 24, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple fruit flies observed downstairs inside raw onion holder old mouse droppings observed on the upstairs in the kitchen area under frozen drink machine/table.Clean to remove. PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov Observed cleaned / no activity observed (10.10.25)
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.
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple squeeze bottles in the cold unit upstair and bulk bins downstairs observed without labels. Provide labels when remove from original packaging.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Mop sink observed without enclosure in prep food area next to handwashing sink and ice maker.Provide enclosure
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.
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Mexican rice 125F. PIC voluntary discard the products . PIC to train staff on monitor temperature.
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.
Hood filters and attachments observed heavily soiled. 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-204.113-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)
Inspector’s notes
Downstairs high temp dishwasher observed missing date plate temperature specifications. 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 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Bar low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer. Provide repair. Staff to use dishwasher downstairs or disposable only until repair is done.
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
Interior of ice maker interior exterior and around of prep sink 3 bay sink high temp dishwasher interior exterior and gasket of multiple cold units exterior of bulk bins squeeze bottles exterior of nacho holder observed heavily soiled cookline/ cook range/ backsplash observed soiled with carbon build up.Clean and sanitize to remove
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Downtairs prep area handsink observed blocked by dishes. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time to prevent contamination by hands. (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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor throughout back of the house and downstairs prep area/ under equipment observed heavily soiled with heavy grease build up. Clean to remove
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 of the 3 restroom available on site observed without hand cleanser. Provide (COS)
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.
Multiple fruit flies observed downstairs inside raw onion holder old mouse droppings observed on the upstairs in the kitchen area under frozen drink machine/table.Clean to remove. PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov Observed cleaned / no activity observed (10.10.25)
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.
Multiple fruit flies observed downstairs inside raw onion holder old mouse droppings observed on the upstairs in the kitchen area under frozen drink machine/table.Clean to remove. PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker observed expired 9.12.25. Provide updated sticker from a licensed hood cleaner.
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.
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple squeeze bottles in the cold unit upstair and bulk bins downstairs observed without labels. Provide labels when remove from original packaging.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Mop sink observed without enclosure in prep food area next to handwashing sink and ice maker.Provide enclosure
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.
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Mexican rice 125F. PIC voluntary discard the products . PIC to train staff on monitor temperature.
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.
Hood filters and attachments observed heavily soiled. 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-204.113-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)
Inspector’s notes
Downstairs high temp dishwasher observed missing date plate temperature specifications. 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 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Bar low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer. Provide repair. Staff to use dishwasher downstairs or disposable only until repair is done.
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
Interior of ice maker interior exterior and around of prep sink 3 bay sink high temp dishwasher interior exterior and gasket of multiple cold units exterior of bulk bins squeeze bottles exterior of nacho holder observed heavily soiled cookline/ cook range/ backsplash observed soiled with carbon build up.Clean and sanitize to remove
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Downtairs prep area handsink observed blocked by dishes. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time to prevent contamination by hands. (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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor throughout back of the house and downstairs prep area/ under equipment observed heavily soiled with heavy grease build up. Clean to remove
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 of the 3 restroom available on site observed without hand cleanser. Provide (COS)
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.
Multiple fruit flies observed downstairs inside raw onion holder old mouse droppings observed on the upstairs in the kitchen area under frozen drink machine/table.Clean to remove. PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker observed expired 9.12.25. Provide updated sticker from a licensed hood cleaner.
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, Oct 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 2, 2024
Passed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple refrigeration units observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide thermometer to all the refrigeration unit an walkin unit missing a thermometer.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
Per PIC fruits and vegetable are washed in the 1 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Hand sink in the kitchen upstairs observed without handwash sign. Provide
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.
Observed multiples mouse droppings on shelving at the hostess stand and house flies downstairs in the kitchen area. PIC to provide current IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
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.
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
Shelving inside walking refrigeration unit observed visible soiled hostess stand observed with multiple mouse dropping exterior of dishwasher observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove.
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
Hood sticker at the cookline observed expired 4.14.24. 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.
Multiple refrigeration units observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide thermometer to all the refrigeration unit an walkin unit missing a thermometer.
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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Shelving inside walking refrigeration unit observed visible soiled hostess stand observed with multiple mouse dropping exterior of dishwasher observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s notes
Per PIC fruits and vegetable are washed in the 1 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Hand sink in the kitchen upstairs observed without handwash sign. Provide
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.
Observed multiples mouse droppings on shelving at the hostess stand and house flies downstairs in the kitchen area. PIC to provide current IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker at the cookline observed expired 4.14.24. 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.
Clean vents above and around the char grill from visible grease and soils
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all staff are placing their personal items including cell phones -clothing - bags and back packs insoide the designated lockers designated to each individual employee as discussed instead of allowing them to be discarded throughout the kitchen / prep area
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.