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August 4, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings21
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw scallops observed stored above cut lemons. Discontinue to prevent contamination (cos)
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide vomit & diarrheal clean up kit. Provide & maintain accessible
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector note: No date last day served on shellfish tags shellfish tags observed not kept in chronological order. . Provide last day served or sold and keep organized in chronological order.
code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: Burger on the menu observed missing asterisk . Provide
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide an irreverssible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher on site. Provide & maintain accessible
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior of ice machine of soiled by black substance gasket on multiple cold holding unit observed soiled. Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Warewashing area hanwashing sink observed blocked by cooler. Discontinue & keep accessible to encourage handwashing. (cos)
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Bar main handwashing sink observed missing paper towels. Provide means to hand drying (cos)
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Old rat droppings observed on the floor under the stairway in the basement area. Clean to remove PIC to provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Multiple food storage bulk bins & condiment containers observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Portioned cups observed stored inside bulk bins as dispensing utensils observed utensils stored on equipments. Discontinue to prevent contaminations (cos)
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Raw shrimp observed defrosting in stagnant water. Remove thaw under cool running water or under refrigeration . (cos)
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood filters/baffers observed visible soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expires 9.30.26
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting boards at the cook line observed visible stain. Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector note: Trash storage area observed with multiple cardboard on the floor and trash can lid kept open. Clean to remove. Keep trash can closed at all time to prevent pest access
code 590.005/5-501.115-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor throughout the basement area observed in need of deep cleaning due to loose debris food debris stagnant water (kitchen upstairs/downstairs). Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Staff restrooom handsink kitchen handsink & bar handsink observed missing handwashing signage. Provide PIC to label food prep sink
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Basement area observed heavily clutter from old kitchen items and furniture. Clean / organize to remove & to prevent pest/rodent harborage
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: soiled mop observed stored in stagnant water in the kitchen area. Discontinue & store as discussed during the inspection
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Allergen Awareness observed expired. Post updated Allergen Awareness Certificate
code L1status: Fail

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