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Namastay Boston
April 2, 2026 · Closed by the city
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- official resultClosed by the city
- inspection typeEating & Drinking
- failed findings17
- critical findings6
Failed findings
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Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)criticalInspector note: Establishment has a buffet in the dining room that is missing a food guard. Also observed food items (sauces in stainless steal containers stored over ice) tomatoes onions being stored on a table left of the buffet with no protection. Provide protection.
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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)criticalInspector note: Observed food items sauces- 49F vegetables 58F not being properly stored. Cut vegetables in a bowl on the table and sauces being stored in a stainless steal container over ice. Discontinue until cold holding unit is provided and food items at held at 41F or below.
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(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)criticalInspector note: Establishment has a buffet table in the dining area. Chicken- 95F Rice 111F. PIC removed both food items and sent it back to the kitchen to reheat. Chicken- 172F Rice- 182F. Ensure staff is taking temperatures of the food- 135F or above. The rest of the food was compliant. Spoke to the PIC about the temperature knobs underneath the unit. Ensure that the knob set at the correct temperature and the staff is trained on this unit.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)criticalInspector note: Ran the low temp dishmachine and tested the sanitizer. No sanitizer running through the machine. At the time of the inspection I educated the PIC on how to prime the machine. After priming the sanitizer the test strips 100ppm. Ensure staff is trained properly on this machine. 120 Wash/120 Rinse and testing the machine with the test strips to ensure proper PH levels.
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System Maintained in Good Repair (P)criticalInspector note: Observed 3 water leaks under the 3 bay sink. Contact licensed plumber to repair water leak under 3 bay sink. Provide invoice from licensed plumber.
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Backflow Prevention (P)criticalInspector note: Observed one prep sink with air gap. This sink is connected to a 2 bay sink which is labeled as prep sink. Contact licensed plumber pull proper permit at 1010 Mass Ave. Plumbing inspector must approve before health can approve this report. Photo taken.
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Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)Inspector note: No vomit & diarrhea kit onsite. Provide- List of supplies and procedures will be sent over with this report.
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Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)Inspector note: No consumer advisory on the menu. Provide consumer advisory and allergen verbiage.
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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)Inspector note: Observed soiled kitchen equipment. Exterior and interior of the flip top shelving over the flip top stove prep table top and bottom the top of the coffin freezer. Clean and sanitize ALL kitchen equipment to remove soil and debris. Observed soiled hand sinks throughout the kitchen. Clean and sanitize.
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Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)Inspector note: No hand soap in the womens bathroom and at the hand sink next to the ice machine. Provide soap.
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Hand Drying Provision (Pf)Inspector note: No means to dry hands at the hand sink next to the ice machine. Provide means to dry hands.
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Controlling Pests (Pf)Inspector note: Observed rat dropping inside the closet to the left of the front door. Observed chewed door. Photo taken. The PIC was able to provide Dec 2025 pest report. He stated this was the last service. Please consult with a licensed pest control/extermination company and obtain a detailed report confirming that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified. Please email over pest reports to the email provided.
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(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)Inspector note: Observed soiled floors throughout the kitchen. Clean under ice machine in dry storage area mop closet under stove and all cooking equipment. Equipment needs to be removed from the wall and floor need to be degreased and cleaned throughout the kitchen. Observed soiled walls behind the 3 bay sink dishmachine and HEAVY GREASE build up behind cooking equipment. Clean to remove all soil and grease build up. Remove all boxes being stored on the ground. Properly store items 6 inches off floor. Observed soil and debris on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove.
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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)Inspector note: Observed worn grout lines under the prep sink. Regrout to prevent water and food debris from accumulating and stagnating.
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Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)Inspector note: Hood sticker expired OCT 2025. Photo Taken. Contact hood company to clean and update sticker.
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Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)Inspector note: Observed soiled toliet and hand sink in the womens bath room. Clean and sanitize Observed both ceiling vent covers with debris inside. Clean to remove.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on November 26, 2025: 17 findings appeared for the first time.
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