Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
265 Dartmouth St
Last inspected Nov 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Inspection
1 recorded violation
Outside Receptacles (C)
No lid on the dumpster. Provide tight fitting lid.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 2, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Outside Receptacles (C)
No lid on the dumpster. Provide tight fitting lid.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 28, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
The handwashing sink at the dish area leaks water even when both handles are in the off posistion; the handwashing sink in the employee restroom is cracked in the sink basin and employees have been directed to use the public restrooms until further notice; repair or replace the damaged handwashing sinks both are useable.
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 issuesRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
The housing for lights in the kitchen dish area is cracked and missing material; repair or replace.
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, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
The exterior surfaces of the chemical warewashing machines at the bars are heavily soiled | the interiors of the deep fat fryer cabinets are heavily soiled with grease; clean and sanitize of grease and soils.
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 problemsSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
At the main chemical warewashing machine the PSI gauge reads over 30psi during rinse cycle; have the PSI gauge and machine serviced so PSI gauge reads at recommended range during rinse cycle.
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 issuesControlling Pests (Pf)
In the basement observed large areas and amounts of large dark rodent droppings throughout basement no activity in other parts of restuarant observed during the inspection. Pest Control Operator was contacted during the inspection to perform and emergency service tomorrow. Send the IPM report once service is completed to isdhealth@boston.gov and the report should show no captures no evidence of pests and any exclusionary recommendations have been completed and that the basement has been cleaned and sanitized of droppings.
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, Jun 3, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
The exterior surfaces of the chemical warewashing machines at the bars are heavily soiled | the interiors of the deep fat fryer cabinets are heavily soiled with grease; clean and sanitize of grease and soils.
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 problemsSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
At the main chemical warewashing machine the PSI gauge reads over 30psi during rinse cycle; have the PSI gauge and machine serviced so PSI gauge reads at recommended range during rinse cycle.
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 issuesControlling Pests (Pf)
In the basement observed large areas and amounts of large dark rodent droppings throughout basement no activity in other parts of restuarant observed during the inspection. Pest Control Operator was contacted during the inspection to perform and emergency service tomorrow. Send the IPM report once service is completed to isdhealth@boston.gov and the report should show no captures no evidence of pests and any exclusionary recommendations have been completed and that the basement has been cleaned and sanitized of droppings.
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, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Birria liquid at 165F in deep plastic containers in walk-in refrigerator. Spread out hot foods in meatl containers. Recommend not placing steaming hot foods in refrigerator. Use ice baths to rapidly cool hot foods.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureMechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Glassware dish machine not rinsing over 135F. Service machine as needed to reinse at 180F. Use bar dish machines to wash glassware.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Birria liquid at 165F in deep plastic containers in walk-in refrigerator. Spread out hot foods in meatl containers. Recommend not placing steaming hot foods in refrigerator. Use ice baths to rapidly cool hot foods.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureMechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Glassware dish machine not rinsing over 135F. Service machine as needed to reinse at 180F. Use bar dish machines to wash glassware.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Following up on customer report of rat sighting Continue to provide copies of weekly pest reports. Ask linen company to replace linen bin in alley. Have grease storage emptied and clean area in alley.
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, Jun 10, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Following up on customer report of rat sighting Continue to provide copies of weekly pest reports. Ask linen company to replace linen bin in alley. Have grease storage emptied and clean area in alley.
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, May 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Following up on customer report of rat sighting Continue to provide copies of weekly pest reports
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, May 20, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Rat droppings in kitchen dish machine. Hole under dishmachine in process of being covered. Droppings under shelf in basement. Clean all areas and monitor for activity. Continue to send pest reports to ISD every week. Review reports and follow all reccomendations.
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, May 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Rat droppings in kitchen dish machine. Hole under dishmachine in process of being covered. Droppings under shelf in basement. Clean all areas and monitor for activity. Continue to send pest reports to ISD every week. Review reports and follow all reccomendations.
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, May 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Rat droppings in kitchen under convection oven and Cvap oven. Droppings under tequila bar and in basement. Clean all areas and monitor for activity. Send pest reports to ISD every week for the next month. Review reports and follow all reccomendations.
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, Apr 30, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Rat droppings observed at Tequila bar and emergency exit door. Clean and monitor for activity. Reviewed current pest report. Standing water and food debris around ice machine. Clean area to avoid attracting pests
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 problemsOuter Openings Protected (C)
Emergency exit door observed with sun light visible at base. Replace door sweep to prevent pests from entering.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingControlling Pests (Pf)
Drain flies observed at mop closet. Change mop head ensure mop is being dried after use. Scrub flor drain and consult pest control as needed.
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, Mar 26, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Drain flies observed at mop closet. Change mop head ensure mop is being dried after use. Scrub flor drain and consult pest control as needed.
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 insectsNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Rat droppings observed at Tequila bar and emergency exit door. Clean and monitor for activity. Reviewed current pest report. Standing water and food debris around ice machine. Clean area to avoid attracting pests
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 problemsOuter Openings Protected (C)
Emergency exit door observed with sun light visible at base. Replace door sweep to prevent pests from entering.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Thawing (C)
Reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed in refrigerator not removed from package. Corrected on site. Pierce or remove packaging prior to thawing.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureManual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
1st bar dish machine not rinsing with chemical sanitizer. Service as needed. Use kitchen dish machines for warewashing.
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning is due next day.
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 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Thawing (C)
Reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed in refrigerator not removed from package. Corrected on site. Pierce or remove packaging prior to thawing.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureManual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
1st bar dish machine not rinsing with chemical sanitizer. Service as needed. Use kitchen dish machines for warewashing.
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning is due next day.
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 2, 2024 · Original Source