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Nicole's Pizza

639 Tremont St

Last inspected Oct 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Nicole's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 27, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
22 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Oct 27, 2026.
Has Nicole's Pizza ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 22 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

22 inspections

Inspection

Oct 27, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Grease trap with buildup of soils inside reach in cooler floors with visible soils under and behind equipment at cookline and under around and behind equipment in basement prep areas. Reinspection 10/20/26 still overall lack of cleanliness upon today's re inspection. The establishment is in need of a deep cleaning under around and behind equipment in the kitchen and basement prep areas.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Front door with gaps around does not close tighlty. . Seal with pest proof materials.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Re inspection 10/20/26 droppings still present in basement and next to pizza oven at cookline. PIC cleaned up droppings on site. No updated pest report upon re inspection. Provide Evidence of mice activity with what appears to be mice droppings under basement stairway. Evidence of rat activity with what appears to be rat droppings on bottom shelf of basement prep table and on floors under the prep table. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated Integrated Pest Management pest control report upon re-inspection. The pest control report must be post dated after today’s inspection.Have your pest control operator perform a service prior to the re inspection and as many visits as necessary to provide a clean IPM pest control report with no captures no evidence of pest activity any structural voids and issues have been resolved and that sanitation is at an acceptable level. Increase the frequency of pest control visits until the situation is brought under control. Literature explaining IPM has been provided to the PIC by email.

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 20, 2026

Hearing scheduled

6 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official Wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Shaved steak above ready to eat foods. Corrected on site.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Grease trap with buildup of soils inside reach in cooler floors with visible soils under and behind equipment at cookline and under around and behind equipment in basement prep areas. Reinspection 10/20/26 still overall lack of cleanliness upon today's re inspection. The establishment is in need of a deep cleaning under around and behind equipment in the kitchen and basement prep areas.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Pipe in ceiling with slow leak above prep table. Another leak coming from ceiling near entrance to storage area. Make all necessary repairs. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Front door with gaps around does not close tighlty. . Seal with pest proof materials.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Re inspection 10/20/26 droppings still present in basement and next to pizza oven at cookline. PIC cleaned up droppings on site. No updated pest report upon re inspection. Provide Evidence of mice activity with what appears to be mice droppings under basement stairway. Evidence of rat activity with what appears to be rat droppings on bottom shelf of basement prep table and on floors under the prep table. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated Integrated Pest Management pest control report upon re-inspection. The pest control report must be post dated after today’s inspection.Have your pest control operator perform a service prior to the re inspection and as many visits as necessary to provide a clean IPM pest control report with no captures no evidence of pest activity any structural voids and issues have been resolved and that sanitation is at an acceptable level. Increase the frequency of pest control visits until the situation is brought under control. Literature explaining IPM has been provided to the PIC by email.

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 insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

Official Wording

Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Dead mouse in trap in basement. Remove. 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 13, 2026

Failed

6 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official Wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Shaved steak above ready to eat foods. Corrected on site.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Grease trap with buildup of soils inside reach in cooler floors with visible soils under and behind equipment at cookline and under around and behind equipment in basement prep areas.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Pipe in ceiling with slow leak above prep table. Another leak coming from ceiling near entrance to storage area. Make all necessary repairs. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Front door with gaps around does not close tighlty. Back window with unfit screens with gaps and daylight around window in kitchen. Seal with pest proof materials.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of mice activity with what appears to be mice droppings under basement stairway. Evidence of rat activity with what appears to be rat droppings on bottom shelf of basement prep table and on floors under the prep table. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated Integrated Pest Management pest control report upon re-inspection. The pest control report must be post dated after today’s inspection.Have your pest control operator perform a service prior to the re inspection and as many visits as necessary to provide a clean IPM pest control report with no captures no evidence of pest activity any structural voids and issues have been resolved and that sanitation is at an acceptable level. Increase the frequency of pest control visits until the situation is brought under control. Literature explaining IPM has been provided to the PIC by email.

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 insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

Official Wording

Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Dead mouse in trap in basement. Remove. 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 1, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Food prep sink without seperation gap. Contact licensed plumber to install with proper permits pulled @ ISD plumbing division.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 1, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 22, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Food prep sink without seperation gap. Contact licensed plumber to install with proper permits pulled @ ISD plumbing division.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 18, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Food prep sink without seperation gap. Contact licensed plumber to install with proper permits pulled @ ISD plumbing division.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 4, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Food prep sink without seperation gap. Contact licensed plumber to install with proper permits pulled @ ISD plumbing division. Email from owner states plumber is having difficulty peforming the repair. ISD health management requests letter head from a licensed plumber explaining why.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 25, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Food prep sink without seperation gap. Contact licensed plumber to install with proper permits pulled @ ISD plumbing division.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 12, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

10 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
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

Cut tomatoes 51F. Product prepared within the hour removed to refrigeration to cool. All TCS foods removed from broken flip top unit prepared within the hour and placed into alternative refrigeration on site holding at below 41F.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Flip top in kitchen holding at 64F. Make all necessary repairs.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Heavy grease laden soils under cookline and kitchen equipment and refrigerators. Clean to remove. Clean floors walls and ceilings in basement walkin cooler. Deep clean under and around equipment in basement prep area.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Food prep sink without seperation gap. Contact licensed plumber to install with proper permits pulled @ ISD plumbing division.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 590.005/5-502.11-COther

Official Wording

Frequency-Removal (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Buckets of waste oil under three bay sink. Remove to grease bin outside rear. Remove snow from around grease containers in outside alley.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Exposed plaster near wall behind three bay holes in wall above warewashing area. Seal.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

What appears to be rat droppings on floor near three bay sink. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. No drop ceilings present. Address any structural voids and any contributing conditions. Work with pest control company to eliminate activity and increase visits as necessary.

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 insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood tag expired. Provide current.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Post Current 2026 health permit.

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 12, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 4, 2026

Failed

10 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
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

Cut tomatoes 51F. Product prepared within the hour removed to refrigeration to cool. All TCS foods removed from broken flip top unit prepared within the hour and placed into alternative refrigeration on site holding at below 41F.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Flip top in kitchen holding at 64F. Make all necessary repairs.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Heavy grease laden soils under cookline and kitchen equipment and refrigerators. Clean to remove. Clean floors walls and ceilings in basement walkin cooler. Deep clean under and around equipment in basement prep area.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Food prep sink without seperation gap. Contact licensed plumber to install with proper permits pulled @ ISD plumbing division.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 590.005/5-502.11-COther

Official Wording

Frequency-Removal (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Buckets of waste oil under three bay sink. Remove to grease bin outside rear. Remove snow from around grease containers in outside alley.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Exposed plaster near wall behind three bay holes in wall above warewashing area. Seal.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

What appears to be rat droppings on floor near three bay sink. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. No drop ceilings present. Address any structural voids and any contributing conditions. Work with pest control company to eliminate activity and increase visits as necessary.

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 insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood tag expired. Provide current.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Post Current 2026 health permit.

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 25, 2025

Report filed

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

The Avantco single door refrigeration unit is not operating.Repair Unit is empty Upon re-inspection PIC stating compressor is on order Will provide invoice when repaired.

In Plain English

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 issues
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean the interior of the 2 door true freezer to remove soils.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector’s Notes

There is a light out above the cook line.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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Per the submitted complaint of roach activity.Provide a pest report upon re-inspection.

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 insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Repair the damaged wall entering the basement prep kitchen.

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Repair the door sweep at the basement door.

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

The hood sticker expired on 3.16.25.Provide a provide hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 25, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 11, 2025

Failed

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

The Avantco single door refrigeration unit is not operating.Repair Unit is empty

In Plain English

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 issues
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean the interior of the 2 door true freezer to remove soils.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector’s Notes

There is a light out above the cook line.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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Per the submitted complaint of roach activity.Provide a pest report upon re-inspection.

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 insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Repair the damaged wall entering the basement prep kitchen.

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Repair the door sweep at the basement door.

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

The hood sticker expired on 3.16.25.Provide a provide hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 11, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 26, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

There is evidence of rodent activity(droppings).Provide a full IPM report upon re-inspection Clean/sanitize locations as discussed with the PIC Upon re-inspection PIC stating smoke test was completed by BWS & ISD Environmental with negative results per PIC Will review with ISD environmental The inspection was extended to review additional pest reports

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 19, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

There is evidence of rodent activity(droppings).Provide a full IPM report upon re-inspection Clean/sanitize locations as discussed with the PIC Upon re-inspection PIC stating smoke test was completed by BWS & ISD Environmental with negative results per PIC Will review with ISD environmental The inspection was extended to review additional pest reports

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 11, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

There is evidence of rodent activity(droppings).Provide a full IPM report upon re-inspection Clean/sanitize locations as discussed with the PIC

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 insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Repair the damaged counter in the rear corner next to the pizza oven Resurface the counter

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 11, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 4, 2025

Hearing scheduled

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

The hood filters above the char broiler observed soiled.Clean to remove soils.

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.

More about building upkeep issues
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Handsink at the sandwich station is not operating.Repair Alternate sink is available

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Replace the burnt out light bulb above the cook line

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.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

There is evidence of rodent activity(droppings).Provide a full IPM report upon re-inspection Clean/sanitize locations as discussed with the PIC

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 insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Repair the damaged counter in the rear corner next to the pizza oven Resurface the counter

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean the floors under the cook line & 3 bay sink to remove soils/debris

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 25, 2025

Failed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

The hood filters above the char broiler observed soiled.Clean to remove soils.

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.

More about building upkeep issues
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Handsink at the sandwich station is not operating.Repair Alternate sink is available

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Replace the burnt out light bulb above the cook line

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.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

There is evidence of rodent activity(droppings).Provide a full IPM report upon re-inspection Clean/sanitize locations as discussed with the PIC Current pest reports were provided & reviewed.

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 insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Multiple holes observed in the kitchen/basement/upper rest room.Repair all holes as needed to prevent possible rodent access. Discussed locations with the PIC Repair the damaged wall & counter in the rear corner next to the pizza oven Resurface the counter

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean the floors under the cook line & 3 bay sink to remove soils/debris

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 19, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean the can rack to remove built up soils.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

There is evidence of rodent activity in the basement storage.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection

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 insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean the floor under the stairs to remove evidence of rodent droppings.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 19, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 10, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean the can rack to remove built up soils.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

There is evidence of rodent activity in the basement storage.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection

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 insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean the floor under the stairs to remove evidence of rodent droppings.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 10, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 29, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s Notes

There is evidence of rodent activity observed.provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Upon re-inspection The current pest report was reviewed Possible access points were observed by the service tech. The PIC is working to address the repairs

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 29, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 12, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide Quats test kit ion site. (test done using the inspectors test kit)

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Handsink in the basement prep observed leaking.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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Light bulbs out above the cook line.Repair/replace bulbs

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s Notes

There is evidence of rodent activity observed.provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Upon re-inspection The current pest report was reviewed Possible access points were observed by the service tech. The PIC is working to address the repairs

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 insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean the floor under the rear stairs to remove evidence of rodent droppings.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide Quats test kit ion site. (test done using the inspectors test kit)

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Handsink in the basement prep observed leaking.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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Light bulbs out above the cook line.Repair/replace bulbs

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.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

There is evidence of rodent activity observed.provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.

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 insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean the floor under the rear stairs to remove evidence of rodent droppings.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

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