Dig Inn

March 31, 2026 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: The facuet at the hand sink under the pick up line and the faucet in the bathoom both need to properly secured. Contact licensed plumber to repair facuets.
code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed ice machine with mold-like substance inside. Clean and sanitize before adding ice.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No means to dry hands at the hand sink in the counter under the pick up sign. Provide means to dry hands.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Right when I walked inside the establishment I could smell a strong odor right away. The pest report states that a professional cleaning company came out and deep cleaned. The PIC stated that they powerwashed everything. Evidence of rodent activity with what appears to be rat droppings observed throughout the establishment on shelving on top of the dishmachine on the floor in kitchen and dish room on the floor in the storage closet on the pipes in the stairwell and more. Photos attached A pest reports from Discreet dated 3/26 was provided. Contact the licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. Please provide more frequent extermination visits (once a week three times a week or daily) until the situation is under control (the report must show no activity/no catches/no structural voids or sanitation issues). Please send all reports to ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector note: Unsanitary Conditions. Rodent infestation. Establishment to voluntarily close and remain closed until all violations are corrected. Establishment may not re open until all violations are corrected and passes a re inspection. Email pest reports to isdhealth@boston.gov. Address all sanitary conditions entry points structural voids to remediate rodent infestation. Consult pest control company. Increase pest control visits as necessary until situation is brought under control.
code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Observed dust on the light posts and globes. Remove globes and clean and dust. Observed dust on the vent over the front door. Remove and clean the dust. Observed soiled glass protector on the front counter. Clean to remove soil. Observed soiled and dusty certificate frames. Remove from the wall and clean frames. Observed light shields that have debris inside. Remove shield and clean to remove debirs. Observed soiled piping in the basement. Clean to remove soil.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Observed missing lid on the dumpster. Provide cover and recommend getting chains to secure the the lids and prevent rodents.
code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Observed strong odor coming from the floor drains. Clean drains to remove odor. Observed soiled walls and shelving in the basement in the prep area. Clean and Sanitize shelving and walls. Observed grease build up on the walls behind the stove on the light shields and the ansel system. Clean to remove grease build up.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector note: Observed one of the lights in the dining room missing a globe and light bulb. Replace/Repair
code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Observed equipment that is not being used being stored in the dish area and basement. Remove any equipment that is not working. Observed a rusty prep table in the basement. Remove table.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

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

Inspector note: The PIC is not following recommendations of recent pest control reports to address sanitary concerns and cleanliness. Provide active managerial control.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Front and rear doors with daylight emitting at threshold and perameters. Seal with pest proof materials. Consult pest control to treat and seal any and all potential entry points in the business to address rat infestation.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: The establishment is not being cleaned with the proper frequency. Develop cleaning schedules to address.
code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Closed by the city on March 25, 2026: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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