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The Scoop N Scootery

73 Linden St

Last inspected Nov 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was The Scoop N Scootery last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 5, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 7 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
10 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Nov 5, 2026.
Has The Scoop N Scootery ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 10 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

10 inspections

Inspection

Nov 5, 2026

Failed

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Several bulk food containers without any label. Provide.

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

Bottom of the walk-in unit very soiled. Clean all properly.

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 590.004/4-903.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed boxes with single-use containers stored on the floor at the storage area. Elevate properly.

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
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Handsink at the prep area blocked with trays on it. Discontinue use for handwashing only.

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.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Handsink at the rear area without soap and paper towels. Provide.

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.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Large amount of rodent-like droppings observed on the floor at prep area and storage area. Observed fruit-like flies at three bay sink.Clean areas properly. Provide am IPM report by a licensed exterminator. Ensure that establishment works with Pest Control Company until no pest activity on site.

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

Observed not in use equipment stored at the storage area. Remove ( to avoid possible pest harborage) clean properly the floors.

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, Nov 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 15, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Several containers with ice cream stored on the floor inside the walk-in freezer. Elevate properly. Two containers with single-use articles stored on the floor. Elevate properly.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official Wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Several handsinks without paper towels one without soap. Provide.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 15, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 7, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Several containers with ice cream stored on the floor inside the walk-in freezer. Elevate properly. Two containers with single-use articles stored on the floor. Elevate properly.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official Wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Several handsinks without paper towels one without soap. Provide.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 7, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 2, 2025

Passed

7 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Post allergen awareness post in back of house for employees

In Plain English

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

More about inspection finding
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

The manager on duty who is a certified food protection manager was not able to provide any of the reportable illnesses and two out of five reportable symptoms. The person in charge must be knowlegable about employee illness policy.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Cold holding units with TCS items lack internal themometers; 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Floors throughout establishment in front of house and back of house are encrusted in food debris and soils especially behind and underneath equipment / interiors of freezers and cold holding units are heavily soiled; clean and sanitize nonfood contact surfaces in establishment.

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

The door in the office that leads to the street has a notable gap at the bottom of the door where daylight can be seen when the door is closed allowing for pest entry; repair door or install door sweep.

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

In the back hall area and in the stairs leading to the basement there is excessive small dark rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize the areas of droppings and provide pest control reports to damien.yee@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.

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

Tiles in the rear hallway leading to the rear egress are damaged or missing; repair or replace / there are notable gaps and holes in the wall juncture at the rear egress allowing for pest entry; repair or replace material in wall.

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, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 19, 2025

Failed

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

The manager on duty who is a certified food protection manager was not able to provide any of the reportable illnesses and two out of five reportable symptoms. The person in charge must be knowlegable about employee illness policy.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Cold holding units with TCS items lack internal themometers; 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Floors throughout establishment in front of house and back of house are encrusted in food debris and soils especially behind and underneath equipment / interiors of freezers and cold holding units are heavily soiled; clean and sanitize nonfood contact surfaces in establishment.

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

The door in the office that leads to the street has a notable gap at the bottom of the door where daylight can be seen when the door is closed allowing for pest entry; repair door or install door sweep.

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

In the back hall area and in the stairs leading to the basement there is excessive small dark rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize the areas of droppings and provide pest control reports to damien.yee@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.

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

Tiles in the rear hallway leading to the rear egress are damaged or missing; repair or replace / there are notable gaps and holes in the wall juncture at the rear egress allowing for pest entry; repair or replace material in wall.

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
notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Post allergen awareness post in back of house for employees

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, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 14, 2025

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Food handler observed without hair restraint. Provide hat or hairnet.

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Daylight visible under back door. Replace door sweep or resurface door jamb to prevent pests from entering.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Broken and missing tiles under 3 compartment sink. Repair or replace for smooth durable surface.

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 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 23, 2024

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Bulk food items in service area and tubs of icecream in freezer are stored directly on the floor- Reviewed with owner All products shall be stored a minimum of 6" off off of the floor

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Floors throughout establishment under equipment with soils and debris- Clean with proper frequency

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, Jul 23, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 3, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Scoops used for cake stored in stagnant water- Discontinue Reviewed at the time of the inspection

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

Areasthroughout the establishmnent with soils and debris including in refrigeration units and on floors under equipment and shelving- Clean all 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
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of rodent activity in the back prep and in the lower level storage-Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company

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

Lower level where to go packaged containers are stored with construction debris and soils- Clean area

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 3, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 23, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Scoops used for cake stored in stagnant water- Discontinue Reviewed at the time of the inspection

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

Areasthroughout the establishmnent with soils and debris including in refrigeration units and on floors under equipment and shelving- Clean all 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
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of rodent activity in the back prep and in the lower level storage-Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company

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

Lower level where to go packaged containers are stored with construction debris and soils- Clean area

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 23, 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

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