Inspection
Nov 5, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official Wording
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)
Inspector’s Notes
In the walk-in cooler observed a container filled with cooking oil and roasted garlic that after discussion with the person in charge and staff had been prepared three days ago but was missing date labels; retrain staff to date label all RTE foods and infused oils with a maximum holding time of seven days.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial Wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The gasket for the glass door cooler across from the deep fat fryers is torn and damaged; repair or replace.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The long white cutting boards have excessive scores and stains; resurface or replace the long white cutting boards.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed three dimensional soils buildup beneath the cookline equipment on the floors walls and between equipment; clean and sanitize of soils.
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
Observed at the food prep sink in the basement that there is no air gap; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits at 1010 Mass Ave and install an air gap or indirect connection to the wastewater system.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial Wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The screen door at the rear exit has gaps at the bottom of the door and frame where daylight is visible when the door is closed; repair or replace the screen door to prevent pest entry.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed light amounts of small dark rodent droppings throughout the basement but did not observe any gnawing with some possible entry points in the basement area behind the standing glass door coolers; a routine pest control is scheduled for 11-6-2026 per the person in charge. Provide a clean pest control report with no evidence no activity exclusionary work has been completed and that sanitary conditions are at an adequate level.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
There is a missing or damaged floor tile in front of the pizza ovens; the front door glass is cracked or has spider-like lines; repair or replace the damaged floor tiles and glass door.
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 5, 2026 · Original Source