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The Upper Crust

September 11, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: The food prep sink at the cookline does not have and indirect waste drain in drain pipe under the sink. Install. Provide workorder and timeframe of completion of the work by a licensed plumber. Provide copy of ISD plumbing divison permit upon installation.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Mice droppings on floor in corner of dry storage on floor next to water heater. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated Integrated Pest Management pest control report upon re-inspection. The pest control report must be post dated after today’s inspection. Ensure that the pest control report eventually states that there are no captures no evidence of activity and that all structural voids have been treated and sealed with all exclusionary work addressed. Increase the frequency of pest control visits until the situation is brought under control. Literature explaining IPM has been provided to the PIC by email.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)

Inspector note: Back wall off cookline behind cookline and underhood ducting with heavy grease laden soils. Clean to remove. Hood sticker is up to date as of 8/30/26
code 590.004/4-204.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Floors at cookine with soils in corners under equipment. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Waste oil container with soils. Clean to remove or contact the hauler for a new receptacle.
code 590.005/5-501.116-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Daylight emitting at bottom of front door. Install pest proof door seals.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector note: Brooms and dust pans stored at cookline on floor. Store elsewhere away from food production or storage elevated off the floor.
code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Boxes of folding chairs numerous out of use refrigerators in basement. Remove equipment not in use. If equipment is to be used maintain clean and in working condition.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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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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