Inspection
Oct 7, 2026
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source
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Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Multiple electric fryers observed being used with no type of suppression/Ansul ssystem above them. Discontinue use unless otherwise authorized by the City of Boston Health Department.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Excess moisture observed on teh lower shelf of the open air front service cooler. Clean to remove and make any necessary repairs.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Multiple electric fryers observed being used with no type of suppression/Ansul ssystem above them. Discontinue use unless otherwise authorized by the City of Boston Health Department.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Excess moisture observed on teh lower shelf of the open air front service cooler. Clean to remove and make any necessary repairs.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
9 recorded violations
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
CFPM to provide additional training to staff to address violation as noted on the inspection report and documet training.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiple squeze bottles observed without lables. Provide lables when removed from original containers.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingWashing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf)
Observed whole mangos being peeled without being washed before. Discontinue and washbefore peeling. (Corrected on site by PIC) Per staff mangos were wash before inspector observed mango in the original delivery box. (place in a clean container after washing )
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. . Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand (corrected on site)
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed staff washing whole mangos in the 3 bay sink . Discontiue start using available indirect to waste prep sink available on site.
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.
More about food not protected from contamination(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cold holding guacamole 44F . PIC voluntarily discard the small portion of guacamole and removed a fresh btach from the walking cooler temp 36F. Retrain staff to monitor cold holding temperature. Unit temp at 36F thermometer located inside of unit. (Corrected on site)
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperature(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Hot holding :chorizo 109F-130F diced grilled chicken 130F-133F all products were discard by chef and PIC. PIC made a fresh batch. Final cooking temp chorizo 194F. (corrected on site) PIC to review hot holding and train staff.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureCharacteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Observed cardboard lining shelvings downstairs in the basement area. Discontiue
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 issuesCapacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)
Hot water throughout the establishement observed fluctuating between 58F-100F. Repair and provide invoice from a licensed plumber.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
9 recorded violations
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
CFPM to provide additional training to staff to address violation as noted on the inspection report and documet training.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiple squeze bottles observed without lables. Provide lables when removed from original containers.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingWashing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf)
Observed whole mangos being peeled without being washed before. Discontinue and washbefore peeling. (Corrected on site by PIC) Per staff mangos were wash before inspector observed mango in the original delivery box. (place in a clean container after washing )
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. . Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand (corrected on site)
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed staff washing whole mangos in the 3 bay sink . Discontiue start using available indirect to waste prep sink available on site.
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.
More about food not protected from contamination(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cold holding guacamole 44F . PIC voluntarily discard the small portion of guacamole and removed a fresh btach from the walking cooler temp 36F. Retrain staff to monitor cold holding temperature. Unit temp at 36F thermometer located inside of unit. (Corrected on site)
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperature(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Hot holding :chorizo 109F-130F diced grilled chicken 130F-133F all products were discard by chef and PIC. PIC made a fresh batch. Final cooking temp chorizo 194F. (corrected on site) PIC to review hot holding and train staff.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureCharacteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Observed cardboard lining shelvings downstairs in the basement area. Discontiue
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 issuesCapacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)
Hot water throughout the establishement observed fluctuating between 58F-100F. Repair and provide invoice from a licensed plumber.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
12 recorded violations
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Staff prepping guacamole observed without hair restraint. Provide (COS)
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issues(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Designate a PIC who's knowlegeable and present at all ours of operation. Person in charge must be present demonstrates knowledge and performs duties PIC was unable to demonstrate cooling process illness policy cold holding and reheating. Educational material will be provided for PIC to retrain and train staff.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
In use knife and utensils observed stored in stagnant water. Discontinue.
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed staff washing avocados in the 3 bay sink . Discontiue start using available prep sink after wash rinse and sanitize.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationReheating for Hot Holding (P)
Staff observed reheating multiple proteins below 165F. All proteins final reheating temperaure of 165F and up was veryfied before placing in the hot holding. PIC to retrain staff on reheating.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureCooling (P)
Employee observed prepping guacamole final temperature 48F and ready to sell before cooling. CFPM to retrain staff on cooling process. Guacamolec was removed and place in the walking cooler. Final temperaure: Guacamole 38F.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperature(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Guacamole temp at 48F pico de galo 45F mango salsa 51F diced tomato 45F sweet corn 46F. All products were pepped 30 minutes before. All products were palced in the walking cooler until temperature of 41F below was reached. Retrain staff to monitor cold holding temperature. Unit temp at 37F thermometer located inside of unit. Corrected on site
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperature(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Hot holding :Chicken 118F Pork 112-128F beef 106F all products were discard by chef and PIC. PIC to review hot holding and train staff.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureCapacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)
Hot water throughout the establishement observed fluctuating between 60F-115F. Repair.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingToilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Bathroom trash can observed without cover. Provide
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingHandwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
No hand soap available at the warewashing and kitchen main hand sink. Provide and maintain. (COS)
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.
More about handwashing problemsHandwashing Signage (C)
No employee must wash hand sign observed at the warewashing and kitchen main hand sink. Provide
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
12 recorded violations
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Staff prepping guacamole observed without hair restraint. Provide (COS)
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issues(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Designate a PIC who's knowlegeable and present at all ours of operation. Person in charge must be present demonstrates knowledge and performs duties PIC was unable to demonstrate cooling process illness policy cold holding and reheating. Educational material will be provided for PIC to retrain and train staff.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
In use knife and utensils observed stored in stagnant water. Discontinue.
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed staff washing avocados in the 3 bay sink . Discontiue start using available prep sink after wash rinse and sanitize.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationReheating for Hot Holding (P)
Staff observed reheating multiple proteins below 165F. All proteins final reheating temperaure of 165F and up was veryfied before placing in the hot holding. PIC to retrain staff on reheating.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureCooling (P)
Employee observed prepping guacamole final temperature 48F and ready to sell before cooling. CFPM to retrain staff on cooling process. Guacamolec was removed and place in the walking cooler. Final temperaure: Guacamole 38F.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperature(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Guacamole temp at 48F pico de galo 45F mango salsa 51F diced tomato 45F sweet corn 46F. All products were pepped 30 minutes before. All products were palced in the walking cooler until temperature of 41F below was reached. Retrain staff to monitor cold holding temperature. Unit temp at 37F thermometer located inside of unit. Corrected on site
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperature(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Hot holding :Chicken 118F Pork 112-128F beef 106F all products were discard by chef and PIC. PIC to review hot holding and train staff.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureCapacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)
Hot water throughout the establishement observed fluctuating between 60F-115F. Repair.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingToilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Bathroom trash can observed without cover. Provide
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingHandwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
No hand soap available at the warewashing and kitchen main hand sink. Provide and maintain. (COS)
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.
More about handwashing problemsHandwashing Signage (C)
No employee must wash hand sign observed at the warewashing and kitchen main hand sink. Provide
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 30, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Prep sink on cooking line will need to have an air gap installed.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsHandwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
At this time found that the PIC removed a hand sink between the cooking line and three bay sink because it was leaking. PIC will need to replace missing hand sink right away. Other hand sink will be used until installed.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
PIC will need to properly label all bulk food containers in basement and cooking line.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingBackflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Prep sink on cooking line will need to have an air gap installed.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsHandwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
At this time found that the PIC removed a hand sink between the cooking line and three bay sink because it was leaking. PIC will need to replace missing hand sink right away. Other hand sink will be used until installed.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Prep sink on cooking line will need to have an air gap installed.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
PIC will need to properly label all bulk food containers in basement and cooking line.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingHandwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
At this time found that the PIC removed a hand sink between the cooking line and three bay sink because it was leaking. PIC will need to replace missing hand sink right away. Other hand sink will be used until installed.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 1, 2023 · Original Source