A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Grilled chicken stored at the end of the grill ranging in temperature from 115F-125F. Ensure proper hot holding at 135F or above.
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.
Hood filters observed soiled with grease build up. Clean to remove.
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.
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
Ice machine on 2nd floor observed with pink soils inside the interior. 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.
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Grilled chicken stored at the end of the grill ranging in temperature from 115F-125F. Ensure proper hot holding at 135F or above.
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.
Hood filters observed soiled with grease build up. Clean to remove.
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.
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
Ice machine on 2nd floor observed with pink soils inside the interior. 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 29, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature
Official Wording
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Chicken breast on stove top at 80F. Discarded. Ensure proper hot holding of 135F or above.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 22, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature
Official Wording
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Chicken breast on stove top at 80F. Discarded. Ensure proper hot holding of 135F or above.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 22, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Use a colander until properly plumbed./ Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected 12.29.25 Plumber will be on site this week or next week to take look at the prep sink
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 5, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Use a colander until properly plumbed./ Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected 12.29.25 Plumber will be on site this week or next week to take look at the prep sink
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.
Noted dead cockroaches in the basement area on the glue trap and in the bakery area under the prep sink .clean to remove /Provide detail pest report to Keila.depina@boston.gov 12/29/2025 at the time of compliance visit one live german cockroach was observed in the kitchen area near the shelving and 3-bay sink.. Waltham pest control is scheduled to be on site 12.30.25
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, Jan 5, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 29, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
10 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed employee without hair restraints / provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers ( Corrected on site)
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up 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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)
Inspector’s Notes
There are pickled onions in the 1 door fridge with a prep date of 12/09/25.Use the product within 7 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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide up to date test kit/test kit on site expired
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
Interior of ice machine observed with mold-like build up 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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Use a colander until properly plumbed./ Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected 12.29.25 Plumber will be on site this week or next week to take look at the prep sink
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.
Noted dead cockroaches in the basement area on the glue trap and in the bakery area under the prep sink .clean to remove /Provide detail pest report to Keila.depina@boston.gov 12/29/2025 at the time of compliance visit one live german cockroach was observed in the kitchen area near the shelving and 3-bay sink.. Waltham pest control is scheduled to be on site 12.30.25
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 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Basement storage area floor observed with soils and 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 22, 2025
Failed
10 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed employee without hair restraints / provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers ( Corrected on site)
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up 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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)
Inspector’s Notes
There are pickled onions in the 1 door fridge with a prep date of 12/09/25.Use the product within 7 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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide up to date test kit/test kit on site expired
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
Interior of ice machine observed with mold-like build up 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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Use a colander until properly plumbed./ Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
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.
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted dead cockroaches in the basement area on the glue trap and in the bakery area under the prep sink .clean to remove /Provide detail pest report to Keila.depina@boston.gov
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 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Basement storage area floor observed with soils and 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 8, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 12, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 27, 2023
Passed
1 recorded violation
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 7/23. PIC is going to schedule cleaning and email copy of appointment to shemica.debnam@boston.gov.
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.