Inspection
Oct 22, 2026
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
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Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
6 recorded violations
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
No PIC on site during the inspection.Provide PIC available at all times during the operation.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Noted sauces left overnight near the stove top on the cooking line. Cover in a sealed containers to prevent pest feeding.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingGood Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Noted leaking faucet at the handsink.Repair Noted plastic wrapping around the base of the drain underneath the 3 bay sink.Remove and repair the leak.
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesStorage of Soiled Linens (C)
Noted soiled linen stored in a stagnant water in the bucket overnight.Remove and store properly in a sealed container to prevent fly issue
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesFrequency-Removal (C)
Noted trash barrel near the 3 bay sink with food debris.Remove with frequency.No trash left overnight in the stall to prevent pest feeding.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Noted heavy grease build up behind the cooking equipment and also on the floor.Clean daily to prevent pest feeding.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Standing water in storage area clean to remove
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 problemsControlling Pests (Pf)
Roaches found in the storage area in basement clean to remove. Hose with water leaking from it found with multiple roaches under it. Discontinue storage of anything wet and pooling water. 10-14-25: roaches still present in dry storage and few on tin caps under prep sink upstairs
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
4 recorded violations
Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
Noted containers in the consumable ice.Discontinue and retrain staff. COS by the PIC
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingControlling Pests (Pf)
Noted several droppings under the 3 bay sink and under the front counter.Clean daily and provide pest report
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 insectsCleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Noted heavy grease build up behind the equipment. Clean daily
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 problemsCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Noted all filters in both the hoods extremly filled with heavy grease.Clean on a daily basis Noted both the hoods with heavy grease built up and dripping with grease on the sides.Clean daily Noted grease dripping from the access panels above the menu board.Repair
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 17, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
4 recorded violations
Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
Noted containers in the consumable ice.Discontinue and retrain staff. COS by the PIC
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingControlling Pests (Pf)
Noted several droppings under the 3 bay sink and under the front counter.Clean daily and provide pest report
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 insectsCleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Noted heavy grease build up behind the equipment. Clean daily
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 problemsCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Noted all filters in both the hoods extremly filled with heavy grease.Clean on a daily basis Noted both the hoods with heavy grease built up and dripping with grease on the sides.Clean daily Noted grease dripping from the access panels above the menu board.Repair
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 26, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Noted heavy grease build up on the ceiling above the hood and near the hood ventilation Clean
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 28, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Prohibitions (C)
Noted single use items stored directly under the sewage lines.Remove or provide protection from the leak
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingBackflow Prevention (P)
Noted no Aie Gap in the prep sink.Provide a detail plumbers report to install an aie gap in the prep sink
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsCleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Noted heavy grease build up on the ceiling above the hood and near the hood ventilation Clean
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Prohibitions (C)
Noted single use items stored directly under the sewage lines.Remove or provide protection from the leak
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingBackflow Prevention (P)
Noted no Aie Gap in the prep sink.Provide a detail plumbers report to install an aie gap in the prep sink
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsCleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Noted heavy grease build up on the ceiling above the hood and near the hood ventilation Clean
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 8, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Standing water in storage area clean to remove
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 problemsControlling Pests (Pf)
Roaches found in the storage area in basement clean to remove. Hose with water leaking from it found with multiple roaches under it. Discontinue storage of anything wet and pooling water. 10-14-25: roaches still present in dry storage and few on tin caps under prep sink upstairs
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Standing water in storage area clean to remove
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 problemsControlling Pests (Pf)
Roaches found in the storage area in basement clean to remove. Hose with water leaking from it found with multiple roaches under it. Discontinue storage of anything wet and pooling water.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Grease on walls around 3 bay sink and shelving behind 3 bay sink clean to remove 8-28-25: White floor and wet from previous night and multiple roaches crawling around them. Pictures of buckets sent in email.
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 problemsControlling Pests (Pf)
1) Roaches found in prep sink clean to remove 2) Roaches found on multiple glue boards in dry storage area clean to remove 8-28-25: Roaches seen in 3 bay sink and running from under white buckets
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Grease build up on 3 bay sink clean to remove
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 problemsFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Grease on walls around 3 bay sink and shelving behind 3 bay sink clean to remove 8-28-25: White floor and wet from previous night and multiple roaches crawling around them. Pictures of buckets sent in email.
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 problemsControlling Pests (Pf)
1) Roaches found in prep sink clean to remove 2) Roaches found on multiple glue boards in dry storage area clean to remove 8-28-25: Roaches seen in 3 bay sink and running from under white buckets
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 28, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Grease build up on 3 bay sink clean to remove
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 problemsFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Grease on walls around 3 bay sink and shelving behind 3 bay sink clean to remove
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 problemsControlling Pests (Pf)
1) Roaches found in prep sink clean to remove 2) Roaches found on multiple glue boards in dry storage area clean to remove
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Grease build up on 3 bay sink clean to remove
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 problemsFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Grease on walls around 3 bay sink and shelving behind 3 bay sink clean to remove
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 problemsControlling Pests (Pf)
1) Roaches found in prep sink clean to remove 2) Roaches found on multiple glue boards in dry storage area clean to remove
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Sils and shelving in back cooking area with grease build up and soils clean to remove
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 problemsControlling Pests (Pf)
3 roaches seen in the area of the soda rack in back cooking area clean to remove
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 insectsCleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Hood signage facing front counter and top of rail in this area with grease build up clean to remove
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 18, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Sils and shelving in back cooking area with grease build up and soils clean to remove
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 problemsControlling Pests (Pf)
3 roaches seen in the area of the soda rack in back cooking area clean to remove
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 insectsCleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Hood signage facing front counter and top of rail in this area with grease build up clean to remove
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
1) Hood and vents with grease build up clean to remove
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 issuesNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Vent and exterior of ice machine with grease and dust build up clean to remove
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 problemsFloors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
menu board and railing below menu board with grease build up clean to remove
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
1) Hood and vents with grease build up clean to remove
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 issuesNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Vent and exterior of ice machine with grease and dust build up clean to remove
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 problemsFloors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
menu board and railing below menu board with grease build up clean to remove
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 28, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
1) Floors under soda area with soda spills and debris clean to remove 2) Wall behind and beside cooking line with heavy grease build up clean to remove 3) bottom of hood and menu board with heavy grease build up clean to remove 4) top of wall between cooking line and serving line with heavy grease clean to remove
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 26, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
1) Floors under soda area with soda spills and debris clean to remove 2) Wall behind and beside cooking line with heavy grease build up clean to remove 3) bottom of hood and menu board with heavy grease build up clean to remove 4) top of wall between cooking line and serving line with heavy grease clean to remove
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Heavy soils and food debris and grease build up on the interior and exterior of all refrigeration units. Clean to remove.
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 problemsCleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Grease and dirt build up on the handsink. Clean to remove
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 22, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Heavy soils and food debris and grease build up on the interior and exterior of all refrigeration units. Clean to remove.
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 problemsCleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Grease and dirt build up on the handsink. Clean to remove
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source