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Ula Cafe

284 Amory St

Last inspected Oct 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Ula Cafe last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 26, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 7 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 13 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Oct 26, 2026.
Has Ula Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 13 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

13 inspections

Inspection

Oct 26, 2026

Passed

7 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 for food handler.

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

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Raw shell eggs in walk-in refrigerator stored over cream. Store eggs below 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

majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Cooked eggs in deep plastic container with lid at 80F. Spread out eggs and cool completely to 41F prior to storing and covering.

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 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PLastic bag covering grease trap. Discard plastic resurface as needed.

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Soils and debris under ice machine front service counter and back hallway storage. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

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 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Chemical spray bottles without labels. Clearly label all chemicals. 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

criticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals

Official Wording

Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Chlorine spray bottle with undiluted chloring. Retrain staff to safely dilute chlorine to 50ppm.

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 26, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 19, 2026

Failed

7 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 for food handler.

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

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Raw shell eggs in walk-in refrigerator stored over cream. Store eggs below 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

majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Cooked eggs in deep plastic container with lid at 80F. Spread out eggs and cool completely to 41F prior to storing and covering.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PLastic bag covering grease trap. Discard plastic resurface as needed.

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Soils and debris under ice machine front service counter and back hallway storage. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

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 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Chemical spray bottles without labels. Clearly label all chemicals. 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

criticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals

Official Wording

Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Chlorine spray bottle with undiluted chloring. Retrain staff to safely dilute chlorine to 50ppm.

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 19, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 20, 2026

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 handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.

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 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Stove wrapped in aluminum foil. Discard foil and discontinue wrapping stove in foil. Foil can burn melt or break off into food.

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

Hot water handle at warewashing hand sink leaks. Repair as needed.

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 20, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 12, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Pipe under 3 bay sink observed leaking. (10.27.25) Repair and provide invoices

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

Hood cleaning sticker observed without expiration date and with deficiency report noted (no roof access). Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaner. (10.27.25) PIC provide email from the hood cleaning company regarding the deficiency noted.

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, Nov 12, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 27, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

8 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violation noted on the inspection report

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Raw shelled eggs observed stored above buttermilk carton and butter package. Discontinue (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

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.14-PFood temperature

Official Wording

Cooling (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Cooked pork sausage patty 57F cooked eggs 47F from the day before observed in cold unit for serving. PIC voluntarily discard and denature the products. PIC to train staff on temperature monotoring

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed cooked eggs stacked on deep plastic containers . Eggs 73F was in the cooling process for more than 2 hours. PIC was advised to denature the products . Inspector reviewed cooling methods with PIC Additional training materials will be provided

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Sandwich station main cutting board observed heavily scored and stained. Resurface/replace

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Pipe under 3 bay sink observed leaking. (10.27.25) Repair and provide invoices

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 590.006/6-501.113-COther

Official Wording

Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Dust pan and broom observed stored in kitchen floor. Discontinue and store away after use. (COS)

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

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, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 20, 2025

Failed

8 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violation noted on the inspection report

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Raw shelled eggs observed stored above buttermilk carton and butter package. Discontinue (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

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.14-PFood temperature

Official Wording

Cooling (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Cooked pork sausage patty 57F cooked eggs 47F from the day before observed in cold unit for serving. PIC voluntarily discard and denature the products. PIC to train staff on temperature monotoring

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Sandwich station main cutting board observed heavily scored and stained. Resurface/replace

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Pipe under 3 bay sink observed leaking 3 bay sink spray attachment/ faucet observed leaking and wrapped with plastic bag. Repair and provide invoices

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 590.006/6-501.113-COther

Official Wording

Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Dust pan and broom observed stored in kitchen floor. Discontinue and store away after use. (COS)

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood cleaning sticker observed without expiration date and with deficiency report noted (no roof access). Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaner. PIC provide email from the hood cleaning company regarding the deficiency noted.

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, Oct 20, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 2, 2025

Passed

8 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Priority violation noted on the report . PIC to retrain staff on all violations noted. PIC to retrain staff on monitoring cold holding

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

Grilled chicken breast temp at 48F and curry chicken salad 47F PIC voluntarily discarded both products and pulled product from walk in unit at 37F. Retrain staff to monitor accurate temp. Unit temp at 40F. thermometer located inside of unit. Corrected on site

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Single cup of strawberry parfaits stored in the refrigeration unit for self serve observed without label. Provide

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC unable to provide a irreversible thermometer. Provide

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Kitchen/ sandwich main cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/Replace

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Interior and gasket of coffe station refrigeration unit observed soiled coffee machine observed soiled. Clean and santize 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.005/5-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Hot water throughout the facility observed fluctuating between 80F-100F. Repair and provide copy of invoice from a licensed plumber.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Kitchen main handsink walls observed soiled from visible food and drink spills wall behind panini press observed soiled from visble yellow marks. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 2, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 24, 2025

Failed

8 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Priority violation noted on the report . PIC to retrain staff on all violations noted. PIC to retrain staff on monitoring cold holding

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

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Single cup of strawberry parfaits stored in the refrigeration unit for self serve observed without label. Provide

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC unable to provide a irreversible thermometer. Provide

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Kitchen/ sandwich main cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/Replace

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Interior and gasket of coffe station refrigeration unit observed soiled coffee machine observed soiled. Clean and santize 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.005/5-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Hot water throughout the facility observed fluctuating between 80F-100F. Repair and provide copy of invoice from a licensed plumber.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Kitchen main handsink walls observed soiled from visible food and drink spills wall behind panini press observed soiled from visble yellow marks. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 24, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 7, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Cooked egg patty temp 51F guacamole 47F curry chicken salad 48F. PIC voluntarily discarded both products and pulled product from walk in unit at 39F. Retrain staff to monitor accurate temp. Unit temp at 38F. thermometer located inside of unit. Corrected on site.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Kitchen main cutting board observed heavily scored. Ressurface/replace.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.005/5-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Hot water at 3 bay sink observed observed fluctuating between 80F-102F. Repair.

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, Oct 7, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 30, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Kitchen main cutting board observed heavily scored. Ressurface/replace.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.005/5-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Hot water at 3 bay sink observed observed fluctuating between 80F-102F. Repair.

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, Sep 30, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 16, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

High temperature dishwasher gauge observed not operating to display the cycles temperature.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC unable to provide a irreversible thermometer. Provide

In Plain English

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

Front counter 2 door refrigeration unit and front counter 1 door refrigeration unit observed soiled. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Per PIC fruits and vegetable are washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.

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, May 16, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 9, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

High temperature dishwasher gauge observed not operating to display the cycles temperature.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC unable to provide a irreversible thermometer. Provide

In Plain English

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

Front counter 2 door refrigeration unit and front counter 1 door refrigeration unit observed soiled. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)

Inspector’s Notes

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, May 9, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection