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Matcha Loves Boba

March 6, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Food prep sink observed missing airgap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC to review violation noted on the inspection report and train staff.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)

Inspector note: Sanitizer at 3 bay sink observed reading over 500ppm quats. Set up to read according to law (200ppm-400ppm)
code 590.004/4-501.114-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior of ice holder (front counter) interior of ice machine interior of 2 mini fridge observed soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent filters observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Interior of refrigeration unit including walk in observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent sticker observed expired 2.15.26. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector note: Toilet/ restroom observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: PIC to Contact ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV for DBA change. Permit is under Match Loves Boba and the sign outside/ menu is Sunrise Express .
code L1status: Fail

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Compared with Pass on August 7, 2025: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Analyze Boston.