Nu Flav Restaurant

March 4, 2026 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings18
critical findings3

Failed findings

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)critical

Inspector note: Oil in the fryolator observed heavily discolored. Change more often
code 590.003/3-101.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Packages cooked fish was observed stored directly on top of uncover raw ground beef.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Food Item on the steam table white rice 101F Chicken stew 98F degrees/ Products must be 135 degree or above / PIC to reheated the chicken and rice to165F and up. train staff on monitoring temperature
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Assignment (Pf)

Inspector note: No posted certifications for food safety. PIC stated he has an appointment scheduled
code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority and Priority Foundation viloations noted. Provide active manegerial control.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Reach in Unit/ Properly date mark all ready to eat foods.Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Handwashing sink in the front service area observed without paper towels. Provide and maintain
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of large rodent dropping were observed in the kitchen inside the oven and behing the oven in the basement floor .Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report.Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. IPM report should cite notation on drop ceiling inspection. *****recommmend to increase services until the situation is brought under control(no activity/no catches/no structural voids/no sanitation issues
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector note: Due to unsanitary conditions found and pest activity resulted in unsanitary conditions observed during the inspection. At the time of inspection voluntary closure was issue until establisment is deemed safe to reopen
code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Reach-in unit there are multiples uncovered container with food items. All foods must be covered to prevent contamination. Remove all foods from open #10 containers/properly store in covered food service grade container
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Preparation (C)

Inspector note: There is no prep sink to wash produce Per PIC produce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation
code 590.003/3-305.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Meat Product were observed stored inside a coffin-style freezer unplogged located in the basement. The freezer was unplugged and not operation for unknown time .Discard all meat products stored in the unit
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Sponges observed at warewashing 3 compartment sinks. Discontinue using sponge to wash food contact surfaces to prevent contamination
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)

Inspector note: Single use small plastic container observed being used to dipense out of bulk food bag of sugar and flour. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands
code 590.004/4-502.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Interior of the 2 door cooler being used to store flour visibly soiled Interior of all refrigetaror observed visibly soiled. Clean to remove all. Interior of the small glass hot holding unit located at the front service station visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Unit was functioning proeprly at the time of the inspection. Coffin Freezer in the basement was observed visible soiled with blood spills and unplugged and not operation with meat products stored inside. Inside of the oven observed with large rodent dropping. clean to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Several floor tiles near the 3 bay sink and near the stairswell observed damaged . Address and make any necessary repairs Floor throughout the establishment observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove Walls and ceiling observed visibly soiled with food debris. Clean to remove.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Excessive unnecessary materials including wood boards ladder cardboard boxes debris and miscellaneous equipement were stored in the basement area. Items were observed stored directly on the floor and in damp conditions. Remove unnecessary items and maintain proper storage at least 6 inches of the ground. Clean and organize A strong persistent foul odor was present throughout the basement area. Odor may be associated with moisture .
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Post updated 2026 Health Permit Post Site Cleanliness License
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 24, 2025: 16 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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