Shaking Crab

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Air gap has been installed. PIC sent an email stating that the licensed plumber applied 2 times for plumbing permit and was denied. Please send over the permit after it has been approved. Plumbing inspector must approve air gap before health can approve this report.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Backflow Prevention (P)critical
  Inspector note: No air gap on the prep sink in the kitchen. Contact licensed plumber ensure plumber pulls a permit at 1010 mass ave before this report can be signed off the plumbing inspector must sign off on the air gap. At today re inspection I noticed an air gap was installed with PVC. See notes above.
  code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Exterminator was out earlier today waiting on pest report. PIC was able to send me March 16th and April 9th report. The reports did not have much on them. Spoke to the GM on the phone at today's re inspection and asked him to get us a detailed IPM report. There are 3 floors at this establishment. The basement has a very strong odor. There is a vent (photo taken) and the PIC stated that the exterminator does bait inside the vent. This is not on the extermination report. Please provide a detailed IPM report before next Friday's inspection. Please consult with licensed exterminination company and provide a report stating no catches/ no activity/no sanitation issues. Treat and seal any and all potential entry points and structural voids before the next inspection. Increase pest control visits as necessary until issue has been corrected. Continue to submit all reports via email for review. Continue to monitor all areas and clean and sanitize properly.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Observed ice machine on the 2nd floor. PIC stated it is not working due to a leak. Repair machine or remove. PIC stated that the plumber is scheduled to come out today. If the ice machine is not able to be repaired please replace or remove. Ensure all drains are capped off if you decide to remove it. Grease trap is being cleaned today. PIC and I spoke to the company on the phone at today inspeciton. Strong smell coming from the grease trap/dishmachine drain. Please have plumber look at the drain connected to the dishmachine.
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 17, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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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.

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