Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Containers with Bread observed stored on the ground in the walk-in cooler . Discontinue/ elevate 6 inch of the ground
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 24, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 24, 2024
Passed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-204.119-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Three bay sink filled with soiled utensils. Provide storage for soiled utensils.
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No sanitizing test kit on site for Sink and Surface Sanitizer. Provide.
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
Counter under griddle and side of cooking line exterior soiled. Clean properly.
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
Handsink used to store soiled equipment. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
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, Apr 24, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 17, 2024
Failed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer 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.
minorCode 590.004/4-204.119-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Three bay sink filled with soiled utensils. Provide storage for soiled utensils.
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No sanitizing test kit on site for Sink and Surface Sanitizer. Provide.
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
Counter under griddle and side of cooking line exterior soiled. Clean properly.
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
Handsink used to store soiled equipment. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
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, Apr 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 17, 2023
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood tag expired in June 2023 / Cookline under hood is currently not in use will need Massport FD approval to discontinue cleanings
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, Nov 17, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2023
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood tag expired in June 2023 / Cookline under hood is currently not in use will need Massport FD approval to discontinue cleanings
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, Oct 31, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 23, 2023
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood tag expired in June 2023 / Cookline under hood is currently not in use will need Massport FD approval to discontinue cleanings
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.