The Chemist

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  Inspector note: No notation for foods that can be undercooked on menu such as hamburger. Menu must have disclosure and reminder for all foods that can be undercooked. Provide.
  code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Detergent bottle at bar dish machine obsevred empty. Ensure cleaning agents are available at all hours.
  code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: No paper towels at bar area hand sink. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
  Inspector note: Containers of sour cream observed expired on 12.6.25. Discarded by PIC. Ensure proper rotation.
  code 590.006/6-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Immature insects observed in large bulk container of panko bread crumbs. Discarded by PIC. Provide an updated pest report to matthew.ruzanski@boston.gov.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: Provide hand wash only sign at pizza area hand sink.
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 23, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.

Source: Analyze Boston.