Inspection
Oct 15, 2026
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source
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Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed debris under the metal shelving unit in the prep room. Clean to remove
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 problemsControlling Pests (C)
Observed rodent activity at the back entrance doorway. and under shelving unit. Clean to remove
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 insectsMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Observed boxes stored w/visible rodent activity. Remove any boxes and products from the floor and elevate properly.
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
CFPM certificate expired. Provide a current one.
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Magnetic strip for knife storage with some rust and encrusted food debris. Clean and sanitize properly. Bottom of the refrigerating unit at serving line soiled. Clean properly.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 1, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
CFPM certificate expired. Provide a current one.
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Magnetic strip for knife storage with some rust and encrusted food debris. Clean and sanitize properly. Bottom of the refrigerating unit at serving line soiled. Clean properly.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed debris under the metal shelving unit in the prep room. Clean to remove
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 problemsControlling Pests (C)
Observed rodent activity at the back entrance doorway. and under shelving unit. Clean to remove
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 insectsMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Observed boxes stored w/visible rodent activity. Remove any boxes and products from the floor and elevate properly.
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 30, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
5 recorded violations
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Ansul discharge in the establishment Food items affected by ansul discharge(water). No power loss Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect using a professional licensed restoration company provide all documentation be re-inspected by building & health for approval to re-open.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingDiscarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Multiple food items exposed to ansul discharge(water). Items discarded prior to my arrival denatured on site.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment.counters.tables wares ect... Provide all cleaning documents be re-inspected for approval to re-open.
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 problemsFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(ansul discharge) Provide all cleaning documentation to the Health Department.
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 problemsRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Ansul system discharge. Provide all necessary repairs & recharge the system Provide repair documentation to the health department.
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
5 recorded violations
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Ansul discharge in the establishment Food items affected by ansul discharge(water). No power loss Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect using a professional licensed restoration company provide all documentation be re-inspected by building & health for approval to re-open.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingDiscarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Multiple food items exposed to ansul discharge(water). Items discarded prior to my arrival denatured on site.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment.counters.tables wares ect... Provide all cleaning documents be re-inspected for approval to re-open.
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 problemsFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(ansul discharge) Provide all cleaning documentation to the Health Department.
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 problemsRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Ansul system discharge. Provide all necessary repairs & recharge the system Provide repair documentation to the health department.
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
6 recorded violations
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Employees at food prep stations with no hair restraints- Correct
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issues(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Priority violations noted on previous inspection noted at the time of the inspection Review violations with staff and review procedures
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other finding(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Products held in ice at service station above 41F Guacamole 50F Salsa 61F Ensure products are held at 41F or below All product placed in walkin refrigerator to properly cool
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 temperatureReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)
Pans of cooked products held in the walkin refrigeration with dates of 08/12 and 08/13. Per staff the product is delivered 1x a week from the main location Product shall be delivered more frequently and held for a maximum of 7 days in refrigeration Voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection
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 temperatureCooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Multiple products held on ice on a counter have been noted at above 41F during multiple inspections Establishment shall provide mechanical refrigeration for products that are being held on ice in ambient temperatures
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 temperatureFood Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
No metal stem thermometer available at the time of inspection- Provide
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
6 recorded violations
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Employees at food prep stations with no hair restraints- Correct
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issues(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Priority violations noted on previous inspection noted at the time of the inspection Review violations with staff and review procedures
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other finding(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Products held in ice at service station above 41F Guacamole 50F Salsa 61F Ensure products are held at 41F or below All product placed in walkin refrigerator to properly cool
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 temperatureReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)
Pans of cooked products held in the walkin refrigeration with dates of 08/12 and 08/13. Per staff the product is delivered 1x a week from the main location Product shall be delivered more frequently and held for a maximum of 7 days in refrigeration Voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection
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 temperatureCooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Multiple products held on ice on a counter have been noted at above 41F during multiple inspections Establishment shall provide mechanical refrigeration for products that are being held on ice in ambient temperatures
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 temperatureFood Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
No metal stem thermometer available at the time of inspection- Provide
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Cups used as scopps in bulk food containers- Provide scoop with handle
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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Guacamole held on the counter at 48F- Removedand placed in refrigeration during inspection
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 temperatureNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Shelving in back area with soils and grease buildup- Clean
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 24, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
3 recorded violations
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Cups used as scopps in bulk food containers- Provide scoop with handle
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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Guacamole held on the counter at 48F- Removedand placed in refrigeration during inspection
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 temperatureNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Shelving in back area with soils and grease buildup- Clean
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
4 recorded violations
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Soiled wiping cloths on counters with no sanitizing solution- Corrected
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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Guacamole 50F Salsa 46F stored over ice on the counter Hold in refrigeration at 41F or below On the counter less than 1 hour per PIC Corrected on site
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 temperatureConsumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Special offered at the time of the inspection with a partially cooked egg on top of nachos. There was no consumer advisory on the menu for the item
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 temperatureFood Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
No metal stem thermometer available at the time of the inspection-Provide
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
4 recorded violations
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Soiled wiping cloths on counters with no sanitizing solution- Corrected
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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Guacamole 50F Salsa 46F stored over ice on the counter Hold in refrigeration at 41F or below On the counter less than 1 hour per PIC Corrected on site
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 temperatureConsumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Special offered at the time of the inspection with a partially cooked egg on top of nachos. There was no consumer advisory on the menu for the item
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 temperatureFood Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
No metal stem thermometer available at the time of the inspection-Provide
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Employee in prep area with no hair restraint- Corrected on site
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 20, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source