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
Observed food / liquid spillage inside microwave / reach in unit @ front counter / sandwich display case and walk in cooler. Clean with frequency to prevent harborage of spillage and food debris
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed food debris on floors behind front counter. Clean with frequency to prevent harborage of food debris and spills on floors
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
Observed food / liquid spillage inside microwave / reach in unit @ front counter / sandwich display case and walk in cooler. Clean with frequency to prevent harborage of spillage and food debris
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed food debris on floors behind front counter. Clean with frequency to prevent harborage of food debris and spills on floors
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, Nov 2, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 12, 2026
Passed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed no vomit kit on site for clean up. Provide and ensure instructions are attached.
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed food debris on floor inside walk in cooler and spills inside milk reach in units @ service counter. Thoroughly clean with frequency to prevent harborage/build up
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed heavy food debris on floor in kitchen underneath oven. Clean with frequency to prevent build up
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.
Observed immature flies in kitchen. PIC provided pest report (Feb 2026) and appointment scheduled while on site - 3/9/26
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 12, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 5, 2026
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed no vomit kit on site for clean up. Provide and ensure instructions are attached.
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed food debris on floor inside walk in cooler and spills inside milk reach in units @ service counter. Thoroughly clean with frequency to prevent harborage/build up
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed heavy food debris on floor in kitchen underneath oven. Clean with frequency to prevent build up
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.
Observed immature flies in kitchen. PIC provided pest report (Feb 2026) and appointment scheduled while on site - 3/9/26
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 7, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official Wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed Chicken salad products and yogurt parfait cups without proper labels. Provide
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 28, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official Wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed Chicken salad products and yogurt parfait cups without proper labels. Provide
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Observed rodent droppings under the handsink next to dishmachine. Clean to remove
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.
Observed customer with a dog inside of establishment. Reviewed proper protocal and procedures regarding Service animals. Retrain staff Will provide signage and material to educate staff and post accordingly
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 3, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther
Official Wording
Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed customer with a dog inside of establishment. Reviewed proper protocal and procedures regarding Service animals. Retrain staff Will provide signage and material to educate staff and post accordingly
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Observed rodent droppings under the handsink next to dishmachine. Clean to remove
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 12, 2023
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s Notes
No inside thermometer in cookline reach in cooler. Provide.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean walls in kitchen of visible soils behind oven.
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-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Pastry stored on lower shelfs under service line uncovered close to dusty surfaces under counter. Store foods in protected areas.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Organic matter in floor drains crumbs food soils and coffee grinds under and around equipment in kitchen and at service line mice droppings on window sills and wall surfaces behind fire places under and around equipment on floors in kitchen. Clean and sanitize.
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.
Wall paneling in back area near walkin cooler is loose. Repair.
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.
Holes in floor under coffee bar in training area hole behind electrical box in office open ceiling above walkin cooler voids in brick work in dining room . Front door sweep in disrepair. Assess entire physical space indentify and seal any and all potential pest entry points with pest proof materials.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Mice droppings on window sill in dining area on floor and surfaces in office on floors in dining area on top of cardboard box on shelf in kitchen. Fruit flies evident in several areas in kitchen in mop closet at coffee service line. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. A report dated 10/22/23 left by Verdant Control LLC has limited information regarding contributing factors to infestation of mice and fruit flies as a matter of information.
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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The facility is not being cleaned with the proper frequency. Develop cleaning schedules and train staff.
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-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Pastry stored on lower shelfs under service line uncovered close to dusty surfaces under counter. Store foods in protected areas.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Organic matter in floor drains crumbs food soils and coffee grinds under and around equipment in kitchen and at service line mice droppings on window sills and wall surfaces behind fire places under and around equipment on floors in kitchen. Clean and sanitize.
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.
Wall paneling in back area near walkin cooler is loose. Repair.
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.
Holes in floor under coffee bar in training area hole behind electrical box in office open ceiling above walkin cooler voids in brick work in dining room . Front door sweep in disrepair. Assess entire physical space indentify and seal any and all potential pest entry points with pest proof materials.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Mice droppings on window sill in dining area on floor and surfaces in office on floors in dining area on top of cardboard box on shelf in kitchen. Fruit flies evident in several areas in kitchen in mop closet at coffee service line. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. A report dated 10/22/23 left by Verdant Control LLC has limited information regarding contributing factors to infestation of mice and fruit flies as a matter of information.
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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The facility is not being cleaned with the proper frequency. Develop cleaning schedules and train staff.
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.