Inspection
Nov 5, 2026
6 recorded violations
Official Wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
A tube was observed inside the handwashing sink connected to the coffee machine. Remove the tube from the hand 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.
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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Ensure paper towel machine behind the front counter is working properly.
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.
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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed grease on the floor in the basement under the grease trap. Clean grease trap and degrease the floor under neath.
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.
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Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed heating vents that are wrapped around the heat pipes. Remove/repair- Provide invoice from licensed HVAC company stating that wrapping is to code. Provide invoice from licensed HVAC company or repair.
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.
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Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC was able to provide an updated pest report. Catches were stated and recommendations were written. No evidence of droppings were observed today. Pest report must be clean and free of activity and catches. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified. Observed a space between the front door frame and the door. Ensure that the door has a proper fit to prevent rodent activity.
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.
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Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
- Observed mice droppings on the ground under the hand sink on the shelfing in the basement. Owner stated that the exterminator comes out once a times a week. He was able to provide 10/8. There was one catch. Please clean the dropping and sanitize the floors and shelving in the basement. Please consult with a licensed pest control/extermination company and obtain a detailed report confirming that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified. - Observed a space between the front door frame and the door. Ensure that the door has a proper fit to prevent rodent activity.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 5, 2026 · Original Source