Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Cases of soda and other boxes against wall and as cited on most recent pest report dated 1/24/26. Remove items 6" away from walls and off the floor.
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, Oct 5, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 11, 2026
Hearing scheduled
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Damaged and exposed drywall surfaces at baseboard below beer coolers. Repair.
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 mice activity with droppings under candy rack behind kickplates 2/4/26. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection post dated after today's visit. Remove kickplates and instruct pest control company to continue treating under food shelving and insided drop ceiling and document that on pest report. Increase pest control treatments until situation is brought under control. Forward clean pest report with all open conditions addressed no structural voids and all sanitary conditions addressed to eliminate harborage immediately to isdhealth@boston.gov
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
Cases of soda and other boxes against wall and as cited on most recent pest report dated 1/24/26. Remove items 6" away from walls and off the floor.
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, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 4, 2026
Hearing scheduled
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Damaged and exposed drywall surfaces at baseboard below beer coolers. Repair.
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 mice activity with droppings under candy rack behind kickplates 2/4/26. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection post dated after today's visit. Remove kickplates and instruct pest control company to continue treating under food shelving and insided drop ceiling and document that on pest report. Increase pest control treatments until situation is brought under control. Forward clean pest report with all open conditions addressed no structural voids and all sanitary conditions addressed to eliminate harborage immediately to isdhealth@boston.gov
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
Cases of soda and other boxes against wall and as cited on most recent pest report dated 1/24/26. Remove items 6" away from walls and off the floor.
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, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 28, 2026
Hearing scheduled
4 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination
Official Wording
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Expired salami on shelf. Removed from service.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Dust and debris on floors under and around shelving. Clean to remove.
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
Damaged and exposed drywall surfaces at baseboard below beer coolers. Repair.
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 roach acivity in back area opposite walk in cooler. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 21, 2026
Failed
4 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination
Official Wording
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Expired salami on shelf. Removed from service.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Dust and debris on floors under and around shelving. Clean to remove.
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
Damaged and exposed drywall surfaces at baseboard below beer coolers. Repair.
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 roach acivity in back area opposite walk in cooler. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 2, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No vomit clean up proceures or kit observed on site.Provide vomit cleanup kit. (procedures will be emailed to the PIC)
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 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean the rest room floor to remove 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 2, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 25, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No vomit clean up proceures or kit observed on site.Provide vomit cleanup kit. (procedures will be emailed to the PIC)
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 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean the rest room floor to remove 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.