Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Lulus' Allston last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 19, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
24 inspections on record, from Oct 4, 2023 to Oct 19, 2026.
Has Lulus' Allston ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 24 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 4, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
24 inspections
Inspection
Oct 19, 2026
Passed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official Wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Low temp dishmachine is not pulling the sanitizer through the machine. Discontinue using the dishmachine and use the 3 bay sink. PIC called Ecolab at the time of the inspection.
In Plain English
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed debris on the floor under the dishmachine/3 bay sink. Clean floor.
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
Oct 8, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official Wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Low temp dishmachine is not pulling the sanitizer through the machine. Discontinue using the dishmachine and use the 3 bay sink. PIC called Ecolab at the time of the inspection.
In Plain English
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed debris on the floor under the dishmachine/3 bay sink. Clean floor.
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 8, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 5, 2026
Passed
6 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official Wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Tested the low temp dishmachine and the test stips indicated no chlorine.Tried priming it. PIC called Ecolab to repair the dishmachine. Discontinue using the dish machine and utilize the 3 bay sink.
In Plain English
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed mold- like substance inside the ice machine. Remove ice and clean and sanitize the ice machine.
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
Observed debris on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove. Observed soiled walls behind the 3 bay sink. Clean to remove soil.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed missing ceiling tiles in the basement. Replace all missing ceiling tiles. Observed an open wall in the basement. Repair and fill all voids.
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, Aug 5, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 29, 2026
Failed
6 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official Wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Tested the low temp dishmachine and the test stips indicated no chlorine.Tried priming it. PIC called Ecolab to repair the dishmachine. Discontinue using the dish machine and utilize the 3 bay sink.
In Plain English
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed mold- like substance inside the ice machine. Remove ice and clean and sanitize the ice machine.
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
Observed debris on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove. Observed soiled walls behind the 3 bay sink. Clean to remove soil.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed missing ceiling tiles in the basement. Replace all missing ceiling tiles. Observed an open wall in the basement. Repair and fill all voids.
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 29, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 24, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
What appearsed to be old rat droppings on floor in liquor room at previous inspection have since been cleaned up. No updated pest report upon today's revisit. Fruit flies at bar. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
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 24, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 17, 2025
Hearing scheduled
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No chlorine test kit for low temp machine no quats sanitizer for three bay sink. 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.
What appearsed to be old rat droppings on floor in liquor room at previous inspection have since been cleaned up. No updated pest report upon today's revisit. Fruit flies at bar. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
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.
UV tracking powder in use in basement. Discontinue. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
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
Dec 10, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No chlorine test kit for low temp machine no quats sanitizer for three bay sink. 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.
What appears to be old rat droppings on floor in liquor room. Fruit flies at bar. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
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.
UV tracking powder in use in basement. Discontinue. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
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 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 20, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official Wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Walls in basement stairwell and in basement prep room with exposed drywall walkin cooler floor and bar floor with exposed concrete. Seal with cleanable materials.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
No choke save certificate. Provide. (A) Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Hose at dish washer rinse sink is leaking prep sink drain is leaking in basement. 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.
Walls in basement stairwell and in basement prep room with exposed drywall walkin cooler floor and bar floor with exposed concrete. Seal with cleanable materials.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Dust on HVAC vents above bar. Clean to remove.
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.
No choke save certificate. Provide. (A) Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Hose at dish washer rinse sink is leaking prep sink drain is leaking in basement. 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.
Walls in basement stairwell and in basement prep room with exposed drywall walkin cooler floor and bar floor with exposed concrete. Seal with cleanable materials.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Dust on HVAC vents above bar. Clean to remove.
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.
No choke save certificate. Provide. (A) Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 19, 2024
Report filed
6 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination
Official Wording
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Foods exposed to noxious odors voluntarily discarded and denatured with bleach in dumpster.
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.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No mechanical refrigeration on site functioning due to power outage. Manager on site in process of securing dry ice for sealed cold holding units. All foods have been placed into walkin cooler and maintained closed. The unit is still holding at below 41F as this happened within the hour.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Out of use ROP machine in basement. REMOVE.
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.
Power outage has occured due to construction crew damaging cable digging in street. Business to remain closed until all violations are corrected and power is restored and passes a reinspection Per DP by phone.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 18, 2024
Voluntarily closed
7 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination
Official Wording
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Foods exposed to noxious odors voluntarily discarded and denatured with bleach in dumpster.
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.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No mechanical refrigeration on site functioning due to power outage. Manager on site in process of securing dry ice for sealed cold holding units. All foods have been placed into walkin cooler and maintained closed. The unit is still holding at below 41F as this happened within the hour.
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 590.006/6-202.19-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Outdoor Walking and Driving Surfaces Graded to Drain (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Several imperfections in pavement rear of business with broken asphalt. Repair/repave.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Out of use ROP machine in basement. REMOVE.
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.
Power outage has occured due to construction crew damaging cable digging in street. Business to remain closed until all violations are corrected and power is restored and passes a reinspection Per DP by phone.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean floors under around and behind equipment throughout the basement prep and storage areas of visible soils. Clean under cookline equipment in kitchen. Clean floors at bar from visible moisture.
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.
Disturbed earth around dumpster with evidence of rodent activity. Treat seal any openings clean to remove.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-202.19-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Outdoor Walking and Driving Surfaces Graded to Drain (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Several imperfections in pavement rear of business with broken asphalt. Repair/repave.
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.
Evidence of rodent activity with what appears to be rodent droppings in basement storage area outside patio & trash storage area. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Treat and seal all areas.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Out of use ROP machine in basement. REMOVE.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean floors under around and behind equipment throughout the basement prep and storage areas of visible soils. Clean under cookline equipment in kitchen. Clean floors at bar from visible moisture.
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.
Disturbed earth around dumpster with evidence of rodent activity. Treat seal any openings clean to remove.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-202.19-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Outdoor Walking and Driving Surfaces Graded to Drain (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Several imperfections in pavement rear of business with broken asphalt. Repair/repave.
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.
Evidence of rodent activity with what appears to be rodent droppings in basement storage area outside patio & trash storage area. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Treat and seal all areas.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Out of use ROP machine in basement. REMOVE.
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, Aug 27, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 1, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-202.13-CPests
Official Wording
Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Fly paper hanging from ceiling in hallway to liqour room and in basement kitchen prep area. Remove.
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.
Gnaw marks and disturbed wall materials in basement liqour room. Remove all damaged materials. Repair/replace with pest proof materials. Keep door to patio closed to prevent entrance of vermin.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Missing drop tiles in basment. Replace. Damaged damp wall board in basement liqour room. Remove/replace. Provide properly constructed floors walls and ceilings. Seal any entry points with pest proof materials.
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.
Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Fly paper hanging from ceiling in hallway to liqour room and in basement kitchen prep area. Remove.
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.
Gnaw marks and disturbed wall materials in basement liqour room. Remove all damaged materials. Repair/replace with pest proof materials. Keep door to patio closed to prevent entrance of vermin.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Evidence of rat activity in basement liqour room and adjacent hallways odrous gnawed wall materials & droppings. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report. Multiple house flies observed in the business. Provide treatments in the updated IPM pest control report. Rodent burrows in outside area next to dumpster. Treat and seal with impervious materials.
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.
Missing drop tiles in basment. Replace. Damaged damp wall board in basement liqour room. Remove/replace. Provide properly constructed floors walls and ceilings. Seal any entry points with pest proof materials.
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.
Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Fly paper hanging from ceiling in hallway to liqour room and in basement kitchen prep area. Remove.
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.
Gnaw marks and disturbed wall materials in basement liqour room. Remove all damaged materials. Repair/replace with pest proof materials. Keep door to patio closed to prevent entrance of vermin.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Evidence of rat activity in basement liqour room and adjacent hallways odrous gnawed wall materials & droppings. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report. Multiple house flies observed in the business. Provide treatments in the updated IPM pest control report. Rodent burrows in outside area next to dumpster. Treat and seal with impervious materials.
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, Jul 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 9, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s Notes
No air gap in prep sink drain pipe. Install indirect waste drain.
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.
Wall at baseboard in basement prep area with holes hole in wall in basement hallway outside dry storage missing ceiling tiles in basement and kitchen. Repair. Worn paint on walkin floor. Seal.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 31, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Benedict eggs missing reminder asterisk. Font size too small. Provide 11 or above.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s Notes
No air gap in prep sink drain pipe. Install indirect waste drain.
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.
Wall at baseboard in basement prep area with holes hole in wall in basement hallway outside dry storage missing ceiling tiles in basement and kitchen. Repair. Worn paint on walkin floor. Seal.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 20, 2024
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official Wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Wall at baseboard in basement prep area with holes hole in wall in basement hallway outside dry storage missing ceiling tiles in basement and kitchen. Repair. Worn paint on walkin floor. Seal.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Benedict eggs missing reminder asterisk. Font size too small. Provide 11 or above.
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.
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Inspector’s Notes
No air gap in prep sink drain pipe. Install indirect waste drain.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 20, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 11, 2024
Report filed
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Water at handsink 75F. Repair.
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.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Salsa at cookline is 50F. Product removed from service.
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.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No asterisk next to items cooked to order. Provide.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Induction cooker on cart blocking basement handsink strainer in bar handsink. Corrected on site. Handwashing practices satisfactory.
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.
Floors in walkin cooler and dry storage room with exposed concrete floors and peeling paint openings in dry storage ceiling and missing ceiling tiles above basement prep area.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Gas oven convection oven in basement with no hood. Install.
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.
Choke save certificate is expired. Provide current. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 3, 2024
Failed
7 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official Wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Salsa at cookline is 50F. Product removed from service.
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.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No asterisk next to items cooked to order. Provide.
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.
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Induction cooker on cart blocking basement handsink strainer in bar handsink. Corrected on site. Handwashing practices satisfactory.
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.
Floors in walkin cooler and dry storage room with exposed concrete floors and peeling paint openings in dry storage ceiling and missing ceiling tiles above basement prep area.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Gas oven convection oven in basement with no hood. Install.
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.
Choke save certificate is expired. Provide current. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 4, 2023
Report filed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Lower shelf of the 2 door fliptop cooler in the main kitchen area not draining and leaking onto the floor. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the re-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.
majorCode 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Chlorine sanitizer in the chemical dish machine registering well over 100ppm. Address and make any necessary repairs.
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
Floor under the fryer with excess grease and food debris. Clean to remove. Back storage room with what appears to be chewed insullation on teh ground. Clean to remove and ensure proper monitoring of rodents.
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.
Pipe to the dish machie is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
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.
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 May 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-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.
Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the main kitchen area. Evidence of live roach activity noted in the main kitchen area. Address. Provide an additional pest control report with current treatment for fruit flies.
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.