Inspection
Oct 28, 2026
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 28, 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 28, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Time as a Public Health Control ( Pf)
Observed spanish frittata of eggs / confit potatoes onions and garlic aioli held at room temperature under time/temperature control for safety per PIC without approval. Submit Standard of Operation procedures to ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV for review
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, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
8 recorded violations
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Label all bulk containers with the common name of food items stored inside
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)
Provide handles scoopers for all bulk container to for dispensing
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 food prep next to open handsink and bowls stored together with food items inside reach in unit both @ cooking line. Discontinue storing bowls with food and provide a barrier at handsink to prevent contamination of food items
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 contaminationTime as a Public Health Control ( Pf)
Observed spanish frittata of eggs / confit potatoes onions and garlic aioli held at room temperature under time/temperature control for safety per PIC without approval. Submit Standard of Operation procedures to ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV for review
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingTemperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Provide internal thermometers for all refrigerated units and walk in coolers.
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 temperatureGood Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Observed wash/rinse gauge on high temp dish machine not operating.and soils on top. Contact company for repairs. High Temp thermometer available and testing properly
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 issues(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed soils inside ice machine; Observed soiled knives stored at cooking line and inside knife rack; Observed heavy food spills inside refrigerated drawer units @ cooking line and prep kitchen. Clean all stated equipment / utensils to remove spills and soils and maintain clean.
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 problemsControlling Pests (Pf)
Observed droppings underneath 3 compartment sink. PIC provided pest report 3/16/26. Service scheduled while on site
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 record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
8 recorded violations
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Label all bulk containers with the common name of food items stored inside
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)
Provide handles scoopers for all bulk container to for dispensing
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 food prep next to open handsink and bowls stored together with food items inside reach in unit both @ cooking line. Discontinue storing bowls with food and provide a barrier at handsink to prevent contamination of food items
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 contaminationTime as a Public Health Control ( Pf)
Observed spanish frittata of eggs / confit potatoes onions and garlic aioli held at room temperature under time/temperature control for safety per PIC without approval. Submit Standard of Operation procedures to ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV for review
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingTemperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Provide internal thermometers for all refrigerated units and walk in coolers.
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 temperatureGood Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Observed wash/rinse gauge on high temp dish machine not operating.and soils on top. Contact company for repairs. High Temp thermometer available and testing properly
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 issues(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed soils inside ice machine; Observed soiled knives stored at cooking line and inside knife rack; Observed heavy food spills inside refrigerated drawer units @ cooking line and prep kitchen. Clean all stated equipment / utensils to remove spills and soils and maintain clean.
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 problemsControlling Pests (Pf)
Observed droppings underneath 3 compartment sink. PIC provided pest report 3/16/26. Service scheduled while on site
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 record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
6 recorded violations
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Please provide allergen notification on the Lunch Menu
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingShell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Shell stock missing last day sold.Provide
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 issuesThawing (C)
Noted bag of shrimp being thawed in a stagnant water.Discontinue and thaw under cool running water or under refrigeration
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 temperatureOuter Openings Protected (C)
Provide door sweep on the outside back door no daylight.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingUsing Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)
Noted staff belongings hanging on the shelf in the dry storage.Discontinue and use lockers for staff storage
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingNo wording provided in the official record.
Provide allergen notification on the Lunch Menu.
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 20, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
6 recorded violations
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Please provide allergen notification on the Lunch Menu
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingShell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Shell stock missing last day sold.Provide
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 issuesThawing (C)
Noted bag of shrimp being thawed in a stagnant water.Discontinue and thaw under cool running water or under refrigeration
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 temperatureOuter Openings Protected (C)
Provide door sweep on the outside back door no daylight.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingUsing Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)
Noted staff belongings hanging on the shelf in the dry storage.Discontinue and use lockers for staff storage
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingNo wording provided in the official record.
Provide allergen notification on the Lunch Menu.
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)
High temp dish machine missing data plate for temperature and operation requirements. Provide
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 problemsTemperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Noted no irreversible device available for measuring the surface temperature. Provide
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 record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
7 recorded violations
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Missing Shell Stock tags date last sold and maintained in a chronological order. Provide
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 issuesPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Segragate raw animal food from each other. Provide
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Solied wipoing cloth stored on the cutting board on the cookline. Discontinue and store all soiled cloth in a sanitizer
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 problemsWarewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)
High temp dish machine missing data plate for temperature and operation requirements. Provide
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 problemsTemperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Noted no irreversible device available for measuring the surface temperature. Provide
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 temperatureCutting Surfaces (C)
Noted green cutting board heavily scored. Replace/ Resurface
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Noted staff rinsing food container in a hand sink. Discontinue and train staff to onlyuse hand sink for washing hands.
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 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
7 recorded violations
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Missing Shell Stock tags date last sold and maintained in a chronological order. Provide
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 issuesPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Segragate raw animal food from each other. Provide
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Solied wipoing cloth stored on the cutting board on the cookline. Discontinue and store all soiled cloth in a sanitizer
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 problemsWarewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)
High temp dish machine missing data plate for temperature and operation requirements. Provide
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 problemsTemperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Noted no irreversible device available for measuring the surface temperature. Provide
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 temperatureCutting Surfaces (C)
Noted green cutting board heavily scored. Replace/ Resurface
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Noted staff rinsing food container in a hand sink. Discontinue and train staff to onlyuse hand sink for washing hands.
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 9, 2025 · Original Source
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0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source
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0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 1, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
5 recorded violations
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Heavy grease soils and dust build up on the paper towel dispensers and soap dispensers at the handsinks. Clean to remove Food soils and debri build up on the top of dishmachine in ware wash area. Clean to remove.
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 problemsUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed food particles in the handsinks. Discontinue utilizing handsink for any purposes other then handwashing. Retrain staff.
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 problemsFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Heavy food splatters and grease build up observed on back splash walls in warewash area and on cook line. Clean to remove
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 problemsCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker exp 8/23. Provide updated hood sticker or proof of scheduled inspection.
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 problemsCleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Food soils and debri observed on the interior and exterior of all handsinks. Clean to remove.
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 record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
5 recorded violations
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Heavy grease soils and dust build up on the paper towel dispensers and soap dispensers at the handsinks. Clean to remove Food soils and debri build up on the top of dishmachine in ware wash area. Clean to remove.
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 problemsUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed food particles in the handsinks. Discontinue utilizing handsink for any purposes other then handwashing. Retrain staff.
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 problemsFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Heavy food splatters and grease build up observed on back splash walls in warewash area and on cook line. Clean to remove
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 problemsCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker exp 8/23. Provide updated hood sticker or proof of scheduled inspection.
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 problemsCleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Food soils and debri observed on the interior and exterior of all handsinks. Clean to remove.
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 record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source