Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Desi Quick Bite (Dqb)

273 Huntington Av

Last inspected Nov 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Desi Quick Bite (Dqb) last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 9, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 5 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Jun 1, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026.
Has Desi Quick Bite (Dqb) ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 1, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Inspection

Nov 9, 2026

Passed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed multiple bottled and packaged products without proper labels. Provide ingredients and allergy warnings with a exp date on all packaged products.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed heavy food soils and debris around the grease trap on the floor. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed heavy small gnat activity in prep room. Clean to remove all soils around stored equipment in addtion have service provided by your contracted pest control provider to treat the drains to remove any organic matter build up.

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 insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed heavy food soils and debri observed at the rear door. Clean to remove build up

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 issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker exp 10/26. Provide proof of updated routine maintenance.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 2, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed multiple bottled and packaged products without proper labels. Provide ingredients and allergy warnings with a exp date on all packaged products.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed heavy food soils and debris around the grease trap on the floor. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed heavy food soils and debri observed at the rear door. Clean to remove build up

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 issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker exp 10/26. Provide proof of updated routine maintenance.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 12, 2026

Passed

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Kit missing hair covering and caution tape I provided the written instructions and reviewed kit with owner

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No Quats test kit

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.004/4-602.12-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Soils and dust on cooking equipment

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 temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Built up soils on walls in food prep/ware washing Built up dust on ceiling vents in bathrooms Built up soils on floor around hot water tank

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove all unused and unnecessary articles Cook Right Gas units is not under hood and is placed in a way that blocks the work stations and a hazard

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 issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Chipped paint on floor drains - Kitchen/prep/serving line Hot water knob on smaill 3 bay sink is stripped Plastic adhesive on front of warmer ice machine Rust on shelving in walk in unit Wall trim at mop sink and hot water tank in disrepair Repair door handle at bathroom - broken and duct tape on handle Missing ceiling tile in back prep

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 issues

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Post statement in menus on the menu board or at the counter where food is ordered (use the exact wording): “Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.”

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 12, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 1, 2026

Failed

7 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Kit missing hair covering and caution tape I provided the written instructions and reviewed kit with owner

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No Quats test kit

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.004/4-602.12-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Soils and dust on cooking equipment

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Built up soils on walls in food prep/ware washing Built up dust on ceiling vents in bathrooms Built up soils on floor around hot water tank

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove all unused and unnecessary articles Cook Right Gas units is not under hood and is placed in a way that blocks the work stations and a hazard

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 issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source