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Shy Bird

September 20, 2025 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)critical

Inspector note: Multiple food items exposed sprinkler discharge & smoke odors from the resulting storeroom fire. Contact ISD Health to discuss a food condemnation with a supervisor. (617-635-5326 ) the next business day
code 590.003/3-701.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: Fire chief stating the sprinkler discharged in the storeroom(verified on site).Repair sprinkler using a licensed company. Provide all repair documentation to the Health Department.
code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Fire & sprinkler discharge in the establishment. Food items affected water damage throughout. Water was shut off by Boston water & sewer per BFD request(possible broken sprinkler pipe) Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect using a professional licensed restoration company provide all documentation be re-inspected by building electrical & health for approval to re-open.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment.counters.tables wares ect... Provide all cleaning documents be re-inspected for approval to re-open.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Multiple ceiling tiles observed with water damage in the rear storage/kitchen.Repair/replace as needed
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Remove all soils & stagnate water from sprinkler discharge & fire Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(fire in the establishment ) Provide all cleaning documentation to the Health Department.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Provide all necessary repairs to damaged equipment as needed.(storage room) Water heater heavily damaged.Repair/replace Provide repair documentation to the health department.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 21, 2025: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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