Bag of onions observed being stored on the ground in the basement storage area. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minmum of 6 inches off the ground.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Pre-cooked eggs inside of the flip top cooler at 49F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All other foods inside of he unit were at below 41F.
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
Excess moisture observed on the lower shelf of the 2 door flip top cooler. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning at below 41F at the time of the inspection.
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.
Bag of onions observed being stored on the ground in the basement storage area. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minmum of 6 inches off the ground.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Pre-cooked eggs inside of the flip top cooler at 49F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All other foods inside of he unit were at below 41F.
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
Excess moisture observed on the lower shelf of the 2 door flip top cooler. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning at below 41F at the time of the inspection.
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 19, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 13, 2026
Passed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Soiled wiping cloths observed out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
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)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Sliced deli cheese inside of the flip tiop cooler at 55F possibly due to the product being stacked above the pinch lines. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All other foods isnide of the unit were at below 41F.
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
Interior of the single door upright freezer in the walk-in and basment storage area with excess frost build-up. Defrost and 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Jan. 2026. Address and provide up to date tags.
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.
Evidence of light fruit fly activity noted in the front service area. Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the mop closet. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection
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, May 13, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 6, 2026
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Soiled wiping cloths observed out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
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)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Sliced deli cheese inside of the flip tiop cooler at 55F possibly due to the product being stacked above the pinch lines. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All other foods isnide of the unit were at below 41F.
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
Interior of the singel door upright freezer in teh walk-in and basment storage area with excess frost build-up. Defrost and 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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood and Ventilation tasg with a past expiration date from Jan. 2026. Address and provide up to date tags.
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.
Evidence of light fruit fly activity noted in the front service area. Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the mop closet. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection
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, May 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 6, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC did have pest control out today for and inspection but report as not emailed to him yet. PIC did cal and it was read to us over the phone. The pest control inspector did have notes on one catch and some cleaning to be done. PIC will need to address the violations and have them come back out and do another inspection and it will need to be a clean inspection.
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 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 23, 2025
Hearing scheduled
8 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official Wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s Notes
I found bulk food containers with out lables coffee cups with what I think was brown sugar in kitchen small containers with out lables also. Please be sure all containers have labels.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Hood filters on cooking line need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until. Jan 2026
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to review with staff not to block hand sink. In basement found food on table being preped but hand sink had a small cookie sheet in the sink.
In Plain English
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment in kitchen and under all equipment and shelves in basement prep kitchen. Floor has some grime build up and old rodent droppings. Small room off the bathroom had droppings. Please clean and have pest control come out more than what is taken place now to address.
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.
Both hand sinks did not have soap. PIC did fill up holder in kitchen but I did not see a holder for basement prep.
In Plain English
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.
No paper towels at basement hand sink. In kitchen paper towels are to the left of the sink. This should be moved closer to the hand sink so water is not dripping on equipment or food below the holder.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
PIC did have pest control out today for and inspection but report as not emailed to him yet. PIC did cal and it was read to us over the phone. The pest control inspector did have notes on one catch and some cleaning to be done. PIC will need to address the violations and have them come back out and do another inspection and it will need to be a clean inspection.
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, Dec 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 17, 2025
Failed
8 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official Wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s Notes
I found bulk food containers with out lables coffee cups with what I think was brown sugar in kitchen small containers with out lables also. Please be sure all containers have labels.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Hood filters on cooking line need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until. Jan 2026
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to review with staff not to block hand sink. In basement found food on table being preped but hand sink had a small cookie sheet in the sink.
In Plain English
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment in kitchen and under all equipment and shelves in basement prep kitchen. Floor has some grime build up and old rodent droppings. Small room off the bathroom had droppings. Please clean and have pest control come out more than what is taken place now to address.
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.
Both hand sinks did not have soap. PIC did fill up holder in kitchen but I did not see a holder for basement prep.
In Plain English
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.
No paper towels at basement hand sink. In kitchen paper towels are to the left of the sink. This should be moved closer to the hand sink so water is not dripping on equipment or food below the holder.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
PIC will need to do a deep cleaning. I found some gaps in walls and on top step. The small room off the rest room had droppings. Two doors in basement prep room provide a gap for mice to get under. Please send me the last few reports to review. I would recommend you have pest control come out a few days a week until this problem is address.
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, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 17, 2025
Passed
8 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Please provide a sanitizer buckets for wiping clothes in kitchen and prep areas.
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.
IN kitchen found cooked rice at 105F. PIC stated that it was cooling. The cover was on and no way for heat to exscape. Please review cooling with Staff.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to review with staff to keep flip top down when not busy. I found some of the foods between 44F to 48F. The unit was at 39F. Please keep lid closed.
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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to clean bulk food containers in basement prep area. Clean shelves in basement prep area. Clean and paint the rusty shelves under prep tables. Clean in place equipment.
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
Clean the floor in the basement along walls behind equipment and shelves and under shelves in the walk in. Visibly soiled and old rodent droppings.
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.
Evidence of rodent droppings going down the stairs along the wall in the basement and that landing next to the restroom.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Three bay sink leaking at front counter. Please 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 10, 2025
Failed
8 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Please provide a sanitizer buckets for wiping clothes in kitchen and prep areas.
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.
IN kitchen found cooked rice at 105F. PIC stated that it was cooling. The cover was on and no way for heat to exscape. Please review cooling with Staff.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to review with staff to keep flip top down when not busy. I found some of the foods between 44F to 48F. The unit was at 39F. Please keep lid closed.
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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to clean bulk food containers in basement prep area. Clean shelves in basement prep area. Clean and paint the rusty shelves under prep tables. Clean in place equipment.
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
Clean the floor in the basement along walls behind equipment and shelves and under shelves in the walk in. Visibly soiled and old rodent droppings.
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.
Evidence of rodent droppings going down the stairs along the wall in the basement and that landing next to the restroom.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Three bay sink leaking at front counter. Please 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 25, 2025
Passed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. The hood sticker is good until July 2025.
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.
Please patch any holes in basement ceiling above shelves. A few holes found with droppings on togo boxes next to office door. Maybe a door sweep on the office door
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Please clean the floor in the basement under and behind equipment and shelves. Walk in floor will also need a good cleaning under the shelves. Clean the wall and ceiling above the freezer that is in the walk in. Fan covers on condencer also have some dust / mold buld 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.
Evidence of some rodent droppings in small room off the bathroom and on shelves in basement. Please clean and fill any holes in the walls and celing to help control them.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Please have the leak at the three bay sink at front counter repaired.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 18, 2025
Failed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. The hood sticker is good until July 2025.
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.
Please patch any holes in basement ceiling above shelves. A few holes found with droppings on togo boxes next to office door. Maybe a door sweep on the office door
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Please clean the floor in the basement under and behind equipment and shelves. Walk in floor will also need a good cleaning under the shelves. Clean the wall and ceiling above the freezer that is in the walk in. Fan covers on condencer also have some dust / mold buld 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.
Evidence of some rodent droppings in small room off the bathroom and on shelves in basement. Please clean and fill any holes in the walls and celing to help control them.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Please have the leak at the three bay sink at front counter repaired.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 18, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 16, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
9-24-24 At this time found location to have been cleaned. In basement prep found some fruit flies and will still need to be addressed and some glue traps to the right of the walkin along bottom storage shelf to be replaced. PIC will need to address the mice droppings in the location. Storage area behind the restroom. Toilet paper has holes. Along the basement walls also. Please email me the past few pest control reports to review. PIC at this time did not have them. Fruit fly issue in basement prep and restroom.
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 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean the bulk food containers shelves and desert / muffins case at front counter.
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.
PIC will need to clean the hood filters and the holders for the filters. Hood sticker good unti Dec 2024
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Hand sink and prep sink in kitchenblocked with a milk crate with bagels in it and other equipment. PIC did remove I can back and it was blocked with a container of ice and in the other a sanitizer bucket. Please review with staff not to block sinks.
In Plain English
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to clean the floor in the basement under and behind equipment. Along the walls under the shelf next to the door to the office. The walk in floors also will need a good cleaning. Keeping this area clean will help with fruit flies. Clean walls in kitchen area.
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.
9-24-24 At this time found location to have been cleaned. In basement prep found some fruit flies and will still need to be addressed and some glue traps to the right of the walkin along bottom storage shelf to be replaced. PIC will need to address the mice droppings in the location. Storage area behind the restroom. Toilet paper has holes. Along the basement walls also. Please email me the past few pest control reports to review. PIC at this time did not have them. Fruit fly issue in basement prep and restroom.
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 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean the bulk food containers shelves and desert / muffins case at front counter.
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.
PIC will need to clean the hood filters and the holders for the filters. Hood sticker good unti Dec 2024
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Hand sink and prep sink in kitchenblocked with a milk crate with bagels in it and other equipment. PIC did remove I can back and it was blocked with a container of ice and in the other a sanitizer bucket. Please review with staff not to block sinks.
In Plain English
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to clean the floor in the basement under and behind equipment. Along the walls under the shelf next to the door to the office. The walk in floors also will need a good cleaning. Keeping this area clean will help with fruit flies. Clean walls in kitchen area.
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.
PIC will need to address the mice droppings in the location. Storage area behind the restroom. Toilet paper has holes. Along the basement walls also. Please email me the past few pest control reports to review. PIC at this time did not have them. Fruit fly issue in basement prep and restroom.
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, Sep 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 19, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official Wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Hand sink in kitchen blocked with equipment in the sink and equiment in front of it. Unable to wash hands. Make hand sink accessible.
In Plain English
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 11, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
10 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to review with staff to clean location each day. This will help with pest issues and you will be able to monitor areas to have pest control address.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean shelves in basement and cooking area. Soiled. Clean bulk food containers at front counter.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Hand sink in kitchen blocked with equipment in the sink and equiment in front of it. Unable to wash hands. Make hand sink accessible.
In Plain English
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to do a deep cleaning of the floor in the basement walk in cooking line stairs to the basement and room off the bathroom. All visible dirty and sticky. Clean to remove. This will help with pest issues.
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.
In basement white beam visibly soiled and peeling in location. Floor in basement visibly soiled and peeling. Paint to seal
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.
I found evidents of rodents in the room off the bathroom hallway basement. Please email me past pest control reports. Shelves in basement had old droppings. Multiple snap traps and glue boards but no mice.
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 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 4, 2024
Failed
10 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to review with staff to clean location each day. This will help with pest issues and you will be able to monitor areas to have pest control address.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean shelves in basement and cooking area. Soiled. Clean bulk food containers at front counter.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Hand sink in kitchen blocked with equipment in the sink and equiment in front of it. Unable to wash hands. Make hand sink accessible
In Plain English
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC will need to do a deep cleaning of the floor in the basement walk in cooking line stairs to the basement and room off the bathroom. All visible dirty and sticky. Clean to remove. This will help with pest issues.
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.
In basement white beam visibly soiled and peeling in location. Floor in basement visibly soiled and peeling. Paint to seal
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.
I found evidents of rodents in the room off the bathroom hallway basement. Please email me past pest control reports. Shelves in basement had old droppings. Multiple snap traps and glue boards but no mice.
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.