Inspection
Nov 6, 2026
14 recorded violations
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls & train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Package Integrity (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Can of chick peas observed dented. PIC voluntary discard the can of chick peas.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Bulk bins observed missing labels. Provide when removed from original containers.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Wait area handsink observed missing barrier/ splash guard between handwashing sink & ice bin. Install to prevent contamination from water splashing. Mop sink observed installed next to 3 bay sink wash bay missing enclosure. 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.
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Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
6 containers with different foods observed missing date marking. Provide made/discard date if will be held for more than 24 hours. Additional date marking observed in compliance
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.
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Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood filter & baffles observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires: 12.24.26
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.
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Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Kitchen low temp diswasher sanitizer bottle observed empty. Provide (cos)
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.
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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Interior of ice machine observed soiled by brown substance interior of kitchen low temp dishwasher observed with soils build up 3 bay sink rinse & sanitizer bay observed with food debris. Clean & santize 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.
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Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Facility observed without a food prep sink. Staff observed using 3 bay sink to wash produce. 2 three bay sink observed on site. Provide plumbers report on the cost of install of a food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov
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.
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Grease Trap(C)
Inspector’s Notes
Grease barrell observed dripping grease and missing cover. Clean & provide cover
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Floor under warewashing area observed in need of deep cleaning due to soils accumulation and loose debris. 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.
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Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Multiple handwashing sink observed missing signage. 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.
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Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Several small flies observed in the basement area dead mice observed in the glue trap. Clean to remove IPM report was provided on site. Page exterminating services the site on a weekly basis
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.
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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Basement storage area observed heavily clutter. Clean & organize to remove to prevent pest harborage.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 6, 2026 · Original Source