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March 9, 2026 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings15
critical findings2

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Failed findings

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

Inspector note: Spiniach- 53F and eggplant- 48F. Ensure staff is trained on cold holding. Spoke to the PIC and recommended not over filing the food grade containers. Removed 1/2 of the food items and placed back into the refrigeration unit.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed no air gap under the 2 bay sink in the prep area. Contact licensed plumber to install proper air gap. Plumber must pull permit at 1010 Mass ave. Plumbing inspector must approve before health can sign off.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed multiple food items being stored inside the walk in refrigeration unit not being datemarked. Provide proper datemarking.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean and sanitize to remove mold like substance. Observed soiled hand sinks clean and sanitize interior of hand sinks. Observed soiled kitchen equipment in the prep area- prep table under the prep table flip top refrigeration unit microwave hood filters shelving. Clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No paper towels at the hand sink in the prep area or downstairs near the 3 bay sink. Provide means to dry hands.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed rat droppings and a strong smell in the lower area of the restaurant. The droppings are behind furnace under the shelving and on the shelf over the ice machine. PIC was able to provide a pest report 3/4/26. The report does not have any notes on the report. The 2/18/26 report states 2 catches. PIC stated that the extermination company comes once a week. Photos taken. Provide a detailed IPM report the report must be free and clean of activity and catches. Remove all rat droppings. Provide a plan to ensure all holes and voids are addressed.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple food items being stored with no lids in all the refrigeration units. Provide lids/covers on all open food containers.
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple food items inside the walk in with utensils being stored inside the food grade containers. Remove all utensils.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: No sanitizer buckets with wiping clothes observed. Provide sanitizer buckets with sanitizer and wiping clothes.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Observed boxes and food being stored in food grade containers on floor. Provide proper storage.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Observed worn and scored cutting boards. Replace cutting boards.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Preset Tableware (C)

Inspector note: Observed tables set with utensils not properly wrapped. Remove all utensils and provide proper coverage.
code 590.004/4-904.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Observed heavy grease build up on the floor under the stove and cook line. Degrease floor under kitchen equipment to remove the heavy grease build up. Observed dropping and heavy soil build up under the chemical shelving at the bottom of the stairs. Clean floors and remove everything off of the floor and store 6 inches off the floor. Observed worn grout lines in between the tiles in the cookline area. Provide grout to all tiles to ensure no food grease and water can lay stagnant. Observed holes in the wall near the 3 bay sink. Repair walls.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Provide door sweeps to both exterior front doors. Ensure 2nd door is closing properly. Ensure no daylight is coming through the bottom of the doors.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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