When was Fritay Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fritay Restaurant on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fritay Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Fritay Restaurant.

How does Fritay Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?

Fritay Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Mattapan average of 84.

Has Fritay Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fritay Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fritay Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Fritay Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fritay Restaurant is inspected around six times per year on average.

Fritay Restaurant Health Inspection Score & History — Mattapan, MA

Jun 13, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled floors in the kitchen and services area. Clean to remove all soil and grease from the floor. Observed heavy grease build up behind the stove. Clean to remove all grease build up. Observed heavy grease on the back splash behind stove. Clean to remove grease build up. Observed grease on the hood filters and light shields. Remove grease from hood filters and light shields.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soil in the mop sink and mop closet floor. Clean to remove all soil. Observed trashbag with food being stored on the floor in the mop closet. Remove trash. Observed heavy soil inside the fryolators. Clean to remove all grease. Observed the front door with soil inside and out. Clean door to remove soil.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Using drain plugs (c)

Inspector notes: Observed a missing drain plug. Ensure you have 3 drain plugs that fit. Provide Provide red sanitizer buckets and proper wiping clothes. At the time of the inspection staff was using a planters pot and rag.

590.005/5-501.114-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Observed card board boxes being used on the back deck. Observed food and trash and other debris under and on top of the card board boxes. Remove and clean/sanitize the back deck.

590.006/6-501.114-C

82

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Observed leak under the prep sink. Ensure staff is not putting the grease into the prep sink. Observed grease all around the outter part of the drain. Clean to remove grease from the drain.

590.005/5-205.15-P

Hot water and chemical-methods (p)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled counter and no sanitizer buckets being used. Clean and sanitize all counters.

590.004/4-703.11-P

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no commerical grade detergent. Provide commerical grade detergent.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Ensure- -Staff is not putting grease down the drain. - Staff is educated on wash rinse sanitize - Need commerical grade detergent - Staff is cleaning and using degreasor for the floors - Staff is not using the hand sinks to store soiled pans - Staff is not using 3 bay sink to store soiled pans - Staff is trained on using the sanitizer buckets to store and clean the counters. -Staff is trained on not putting cardboard on the back deck and keeping the back deck clean.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed both hand wash sinks with items being stored and soiled pans. Remove all items and ensure staff is trained on hand sink procedures.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Observed card board boxes being used on the back deck. Observed food and trash and other debris under and on top of the card board boxes. Remove and clean/sanitize the back deck.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled floors in the kitchen and services area. Clean to remove all soil and grease from the floor. Observed heavy grease build up behind the stove. Clean to remove all grease build up.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soil in the mop sink and mop closet floor. Clean to remove all soil. Observed heavy soil inside the fryolators. Clean to remove all grease. Observed the front door with soil inside and out. Clean door to remove soil.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food items being stored in the refrigerator with no lids. Provide lids/covers.

590.003/3-302.11-C

45

Jan 22, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Observed that the door sweep on the front door was fixed but the daylight is still coming through. Provide proper door sweeps to ensure no day light is coming through.

590.006/6-202.15-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: PIC stated that when he runs the prep sink the water over flows over the air gap. Repair. Contact licensed plumber to repair the air gap. Observed heavy grease build up on the air gap under the prep sink. Clean piping to remove grease build up. Ensure prep sink is being used for washing food and not cleaning pots and pans. Observed a broken hot water faucet at the hand sink in the kitchen. PIC purchased a faucet needs to be secured. Repair Contact licensed plumber to repair all violations listed in this section and provide an invoice on licensed company letterhead for the next inspection.

590.005/5-205.15-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No allergen certificate posted. Provide allergen certificate.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

86

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on the basement floor on the stairs leading down to the basement and on the kitchen floor. Clean to remove grease build up on all floors. Observed light shields in the kitchen with soil. Clean to remove soil inside and outside of the light shields. Observed heavy grease build up behind the stove. Clean/degrease floors behind stove. Observed grease and soil build up on the walls in the kitchen- Clean to remove all grease and soil on the walls

590.006/6-201.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: PIC stated that when he runs the prep sink the water over flows over the air gap. Repair. Contact licensed plumber to repair the air gap. Observed heavy grease build up on the air gap under the prep sink. Clean piping to remove grease build up. Ensure prep sink is being used for washing food and not cleaning pots and pans. Observed a broken hot water faucet at the hand sink in the kitchen. PIC purchased a faucet needs to be secured. Repair Contact licensed plumber to repair all violations listed in this section and provide an invoice on licensed company letterhead for the next inspection.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Observed trash being stored on the back porch. Clean to remove all trash.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Observed that the door sweep on the front door was fixed but the daylight is still coming through. Provide proper door sweeps to ensure no day light is coming through.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food not being properly covered inside the 2 door refrigeration unit. Provide lids/covering. Provide food grade containers with lids for all foods being stored in the refrigeration unit.

590.003/3-302.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No allergen certificate posted. Provide allergen certificate.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

74

Jan 8, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 16 violations

(a) gloves use limitation (p)

Inspector notes: Observed staff not wearing gloves while serving food this employee is also taking payment.

590.003/3-304.15-P

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Observed the employee at the front counter serving customers and not washing her hands. Ensure staff is trained on washing hands.

590.002/2-301.14-P

Hot water and chemical-methods (p)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled counters. Clean/sanitize to remove soil. Observed no sanitizer buckets on site- Provide sanitizer buckets with sanitizer and wiping clothes. Ensure staff is trained on cleaning and sanitizing counters provide sanitizer buckets sanitizer and wiping clothes. Observed soiled pots pans utensils. - No sanitizer on site to clean properly.

590.004/4-703.11-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed the hand sinks behind the front counter being used to store soiled dishes. - Remove dry goods sanitize and discontinue using the hand sink to store dry goods. Observed the hand sink in the kitchen being used to store soiled dishes.- Remove soiled dishes sanitize and discontinue storing soiled dishes. Corrected on site

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled knives on the counter soiled knives being stored above the 3 baysink that are being stored next to other clean knives. Clean and sanitize knives and provide proper storage. Observed soiled hand sinks prep sink and 3 bay sink. Observed soiled pot and pans being stored in the prep sink- heavy grease build up inside the prep sink and on the air gap. Discontinue using the hand sinks prep sinks to store items. Clean and sanitize. Observed a soiled blender. Clean and sanitize. Ensure staff is trained on cleaning and sanitizing utensils and food equipment.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No detergent or sanitizer onsite. Provide detergent and sanitizer. -Corrected on site

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test kit available. Provide test kit.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Ensure staff and PIC is trained on wash rinse and sanitizing the dishes/equipment Ensure staff is not storing items in the hand sinks. Ensure PIC knows to have soap detergent and sanitizer at all times. Ensure staff is washing hands and using gloves. Provide an allergen certifcate

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No hand soap at any of the hand sinks. Provide hand soap at all hand sinks- Corrected on site

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food not being properly covered inside the 2 door refrigeration unit. Provide lids/covering.

590.003/3-302.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No allergen certificate posted. Provide allergen certificate.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Observed trash being stored on the back porch. Clean to remove all trash.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Observed no door sweep on the front door. Provide door sweeps.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on the basement floor on the stairs leading down to the basement and on the kitchen floor. Clean to remove grease build up on all floors. Observed light shields in the kitchen with soil. Clean to remove soil inside and outside of the light shields. Observed heavy grease build up behind the stove. Clean/degrease floors behind stove.

590.006/6-201.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Observed a bucket with stagnant water being stored under the prep sink. Repair leak. Observed heavy grease build up on the air gap. Clean piping to remove grease build up. Observed a broken cage around the fan inside the 2 door refrigeration unit. Fan is making a loud noise due to the cage around it being broken. Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on the back splash behind the stove. Clean to remove grease. Observed soil inside the coffin freezer. Clean to remove soil. Observed items being stored inside the mopsink. Remove items inside mopsink and clean and organize the mop closet.

590.004/4-602.13-C

25

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Observed a bucket under the prep sink used to catch the water from the piping. An air gap was installed but is missing the top of the pipe. This is causing the water to overflow. Repair and provide a plumbing report from a licensed plumber.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Observed trash spilled out on the back deck. Remove any unnessary items on the back porch. Clean up spilled trash. Back porch needs to be clean and free of any trash and equipment.

590.005/5-501.115-C

90

Jul 3, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Observed a bucket with water under the prep sink. Prep sink is leaking and needs to be repaired. Repair .

590.005/5-205.15-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand wash sink is being used to store soiled blender and utensils. Discontinue using the hand wash sink to store soild items.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No hand soap at the handsink in the kitchen. Provide hand soap.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No vomit and diarrhea kit onsite. Provide a kit.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No detergent at the 3 bay sink. Provide commerical grade detergent. Ensure staff is trained to make sure that detergent is on site at all times. PIC stated that his consultant ( I spoke to on the phone) was picking up the commerical grade detergent.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of the hood vent is soild. Clean to remove any visible soil. Hood sticker is good. Clean the exterior of the fryolaters. Clean and organize the mop sink in the kitchen area.

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Observed a bucket under the prep sink used to catch the water from the piping. An air gap was installed but is missing the top of the pipe. This is causing the water to overflow. Repair and provide a plumbing report from a licensed plumber.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Observed trash spilled out on the back deck. Remove any unnessary items on the back porch. Clean up spilled trash. Back porch needs to be clean and free of any trash and equipment.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed an open can of tomato sauce in the orginal can. Provide food grade container.

590.003/3-305.11-C

47

Jun 26, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Observed a bucket with water under the prep sink. Prep sink is leaking and needs to be repaired. Repair .

590.005/5-205.15-P

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No detergent at the 3 bay sink. Provide commerical grade detergent. Ensure staff is trained to make sure that detergent is on site at all times. PIC stated that his consultant ( I spoke to on the phone) was picking up the commerical grade detergent.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No hand soap at the handsink in the kitchen. Provide hand soap.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand wash sink is being used to store soiled blender and utensils. Discontinue using the hand wash sink to store soild items.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No vomit and diarrhea kit onsite. Provide a kit.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed an open can of tomato sauce in the orginal can. Provide food grade container.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of the hood vent is soild. Clean to remove any visible soil. Hood sticker is good. Clean the exterior of the fryolaters. Clean and organize the mop sink in the kitchen area.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Observed trash out on the back deck. Remove all boxes and any unnessary items on the back porch.

590.005/5-501.115-C

50

Mar 27, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: Observed no air gap at the prep sink. Contact a licensed plumber to repair prep sink. Upon re-inspection the PIC has provided a plumbers report that the repairs have been completed. A photo of the air gap was forwarded to ISD Health to be reviewed by the ISD plumbing department for possible approval.

590.005/5-203.14-P

86

Mar 11, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: Observed no air gap at the prep sink. Contact a licensed plumber to repair prep sink. Upon re-inspection the PIC has provided a plumbers report that the repairs have been completed. A photo of the air gap was forwarded to ISD Health to be reviewed by the ISD plumbing department for possible approval.

590.005/5-203.14-P

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Observed broken equipment downstairs. Remove all clutter and any equipment that is not being used.

590.006/6-501.114-C

82

Mar 4, 2024

Routine

4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 22 violations

Uspension of permit / emergency closure without a prior hearing (p)

Inspector notes: There are numerous risk factor violations. The permit will be suspended until a hearing can be held and a determination about reopening the location can be made. Contact the Helath Department at isdhealth@boston.gov to schedule a hearing.

590.014/SummaryS-P

Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: Observed no air gap at the prep sink. Contact a licensed plumber to repair prep sink.

590.005/5-203.14-P

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: The sink near the steam table has no cold water and no soap pr paper towels. The sink in the kitchen is completely blocked with small equipment in the sink and a table restricting access and tehre is no soap or paper towels. The employee bathroom ahs no paper towels. Ensure that all sinks are fully stocked and accessible and employees are properly trained in handwashing.

590.002/2-301.14-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: There is rice and pork stored on the flooor of the kitchen at room temperature; pork is 57F. Store items elevated and under refrigeration of 41F or below.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed knives and blender on the counter heavily soiled. Clean and sanitze to remove soil. Observed soil inside the 2 door refrigeration unit. Clean the interior and exterior of the refrigeration unit. Observed the inside of the coffin freezer soiled. Clean to remove soil.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No detergent or sanitizer available at the 3 bay sink. Provide detergent and sanitizer so equipment can be properly cleaned and sanitized.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test kit onsite. Provide a test kit.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: There is a food handler certificate but no certified food manager or allergen certificate posted. Provide CFPM and Allergen certificate. No person in charge to supervise the food safety of the establishment. There are numerous risk factor violations including handwashing santiizing equipment temperture and prevention of contamination. Provide a full time certified manager to supervise the location.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Where to wash (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed pots and pans inside the handsink in the kitchen and employees belongings inside the handsink at front counter. Employees must wash hands at the handsinks. Discontinue placing pots pans and belonging inside the handsink.

590.002/2-301.15-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed both hand sinks blocked. Handsinks must be accessible. No cold water at the handsink near the register. Provide cold water.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No hand soap at both handsinks in the kitchen. Provide soap.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no towels at any of the handsinks. Provide a proper means to dry hands.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of heavy rodent activity. There are droppings along the floors and counters in the kitchen on the stairs and in the basement. Provide a detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vent is visibly soiled. Hood sticker is warn down and not visible to read the expiration date. Contact licensed company to have hood cleaned.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Warewashing sinks use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: There is food that is going to be thrown in the trash in the sanitizer side of the three bay sink. Properly dispose of food and clean and sanitize the sink so it can be setup to properly sanitize equipment.

590.004/4-501.16-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food not stored in proper food grade containers inside the 2 door pepsi refrigeration unit. Provide food grade containers. Observed rice and pork being stored on the floor in the kitchen. Discontinue storing food on the floor. Food stored in a sanitizer bucket. Provide a food grade container to store items safely.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed foods not covered inside the 2 door pepsi refrigeration unit. Provide proper food lids.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Observed debis around the trash area. Clean to remove debis.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy soild floor and walls. Clean to remove all soil on floor and walls.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Provide a proper door sweep to front door and back door to remove all daylight.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: The lightbulb in the basement is so dim that it is difficult to see in the bathroom. Provide lighting in the downstairs bathroom.

590.006/6-303.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Observed broken equipment downstairs. Remove all clutter and any equipment that is not being used.

590.006/6-501.114-C

14

Mar 1, 2024

Routine

4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 22 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: There is rice and pork stored on the flooor of the kitchen at room temperature; pork is 57F. Store items elevated and under refrigeration of 41F or below.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Uspension of permit / emergency closure without a prior hearing (p)

Inspector notes: There are numerous risk factor violations. The permit will be suspended until a hearing can be held and a determination about reopening the location can be made. Contact the Helath Department at isdhealth@boston.gov to schedule a hearing.

590.014/SummaryS-P

Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: Observed no air gap at the prep sink. Contact a licensed plumber to repair prep sink.

590.005/5-203.14-P

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: The sink near the steam table has no cold water and no soap pr paper towels. The sink in the kitchen is completely blocked with small equipment in the sink and a table restricting access and tehre is no soap or paper towels. The employee bathroom ahs no paper towels. Ensure that all sinks are fully stocked and accessible and employees are properly trained in handwashing.

590.002/2-301.14-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed both hand sinks blocked. Handsinks must be accessible. No cold water at the handsink near the register. Provide cold water.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No hand soap at both handsinks in the kitchen. Provide soap.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no towels at any of the handsinks. Provide a proper means to dry hands.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of heavy rodent activity. There are droppings along the floors and counters in the kitchen on the stairs and in the basement. Provide a detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Where to wash (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed pots and pans inside the handsink in the kitchen and employees belongings inside the handsink at front counter. Employees must wash hands at the handsinks. Discontinue placing pots pans and belonging inside the handsink.

590.002/2-301.15-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: No person in charge to supervise the food safety of the establishment. There are numerous risk factor violations including handwashing santiizing equipment temperture and prevention of contamination. Provide a full time certified manager to supervise the location.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test kit onsite. Provide a test kit. Upon re-inspection--Test kit ordered per PIC(invoice provided)

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No detergent or sanitizer available at the 3 bay sink. Provide detergent and sanitizer so equipment can be properly cleaned and sanitized.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed knives and blender on the counter heavily soiled. Clean and sanitze to remove soil.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Warewashing sinks use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: There is food that is going to be thrown in the trash in the sanitizer side of the three bay sink. Properly dispose of food and clean and sanitize the sink so it can be setup to properly sanitize equipment.

590.004/4-501.16-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Observed debis around the trash area. Clean to remove debis.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy soild floor and walls. Clean to remove all soil on floor and walls.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: The lightbulb in the basement is so dim that it is difficult to see in the bathroom. Provide lighting in the downstairs bathroom.

590.006/6-303.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Observed broken equipment downstairs. Remove all clutter and any equipment that is not being used.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Provide a proper door sweep to front door and back door to remove all daylight.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed foods not covered inside the 2 door pepsi refrigeration unit. Provide proper food lids.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food not stored in proper food grade containers inside the 2 door pepsi refrigeration unit. Provide food grade containers. Observed rice and pork being stored on the floor in the kitchen. Discontinue storing food on the floor. Food stored in a sanitizer bucket. Provide a food grade container to store items safely.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vent is visibly soiled. Hood sticker is warn down and not visible to read the expiration date. Contact licensed company to have hood cleaned. Upon re-inspection Hood sticker was observed expired on 8.21.23 PIC instructed to contact company to schedule service & emaill appt confirmation to the Health department.

590.004/4-602.13-C

14

Feb 26, 2024

Routine

4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 22 violations

Uspension of permit / emergency closure without a prior hearing (p)

Inspector notes: There are numerous risk factor violations. The permit will be suspended until a hearing can be held and a determination about reopening the location can be made. Contact the Helath Department at isdhealth@boston.gov to schedule a hearing.

590.014/SummaryS-P

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: The sink near the steam table has no cold water and no soap pr paper towels. The sink in the kitchen is completely blocked with small equipment in the sink and a table restricting access and tehre is no soap or paper towels. The employee bathroom ahs no paper towels. Ensure that all sinks are fully stocked and accessible and employees are properly trained in handwashing.

590.002/2-301.14-P

Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: Observed no air gap at the prep sink. Contact a licensed plumber to repair prep sink.

590.005/5-203.14-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: There is rice and pork stored on the flooor of the kitchen at room temperature; pork is 57F. Store items elevated and under refrigeration of 41F or below.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no towels at any of the handsinks. Provide a proper means to dry hands.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No hand soap at both handsinks in the kitchen. Provide soap.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Where to wash (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed pots and pans inside the handsink in the kitchen and employees belongings inside the handsink at front counter. Employees must wash hands at the handsinks. Discontinue placing pots pans and belonging inside the handsink.

590.002/2-301.15-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed both hand sinks blocked. Handsinks must be accessible. No cold water at the handsink near the register. Provide cold water.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: There is a food handler certificate but no certified food manager or allergen certificate posted. Provide CFPM and Allergen certificate. No person in charge to supervise the food safety of the establishment. There are numerous risk factor violations including handwashing santiizing equipment temperture and prevention of contamination. Provide a full time certified manager to supervise the location.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed knives and blender on the counter heavily soiled. Clean and sanitze to remove soil. Observed soil inside the 2 door refrigeration unit. Clean the interior and exterior of the refrigeration unit. Observed the inside of the coffin freezer soiled. Clean to remove soil.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No detergent or sanitizer available at the 3 bay sink. Provide detergent and sanitizer so equipment can be properly cleaned and sanitized.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test kit onsite. Provide a test kit.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of heavy rodent activity. There are droppings along the floors and counters in the kitchen on the stairs and in the basement. Provide a detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Observed broken equipment downstairs. Remove all clutter and any equipment that is not being used.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Observed debis around the trash area. Clean to remove debis.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: The lightbulb in the basement is so dim that it is difficult to see in the bathroom. Provide lighting in the downstairs bathroom.

590.006/6-303.11-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Provide a proper door sweep to front door and back door to remove all daylight.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy soild floor and walls. Clean to remove all soil on floor and walls.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed foods not covered inside the 2 door pepsi refrigeration unit. Provide proper food lids.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vent is visibly soiled. Hood sticker is warn down and not visible to read the expiration date. Contact licensed company to have hood cleaned.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Warewashing sinks use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: There is food that is going to be thrown in the trash in the sanitizer side of the three bay sink. Properly dispose of food and clean and sanitize the sink so it can be setup to properly sanitize equipment.

590.004/4-501.16-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food not stored in proper food grade containers inside the 2 door pepsi refrigeration unit. Provide food grade containers. Observed rice and pork being stored on the floor in the kitchen. Discontinue storing food on the floor. Food stored in a sanitizer bucket. Provide a food grade container to store items safely.

590.003/3-305.11-C

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Aug 3, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Continue pest control services and pest control reports to be reviewed for every service.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

90

Jul 26, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Red snapper fish stored over chicken.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No food thermometer for measuring foods.

590.004/4-302.12-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Person in charge must train staff in cleaning and maintaining cleaning schedule. No grease collector onsite or proof of grease renderer

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Continue pest control services and pest control reports to be reviewed for every service.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test strips for measuring chlorine sanitizer provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand wash sink provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment prep areas and ware washing area.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Grease trap backing onto floor spills of grease behind cooking equipment.

590.005/5-402.12-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager onsite no allergen certification for person onsite.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Clutter of empty food containers and supermarket shopping cart inside kitchen area remove and organize. Remove non working upright freezer from basement area.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Floor covering mats and duckboards (c)

Inspector notes: Remove cardboard box as a floor mat provide commercial grade floor mat for kitchen. Repair or replace broken tiles in some areas front and kitchen area.

590.006/6-201.15-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Observed large gap below front entrance door repair to pest proof.

590.006/6-202.15-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Sides inbetween and backsplash of cooking equipment soiled clean.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No hand wash signage at sink provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

35

Sep 30, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Person in charge to train staff on frequent cleaning.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test strips for measuring Chlorine sanitizing solution provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Some stored food service containers have no labels provide with ingredient name.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No hand wash signage at hand wash sink provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Clutter of non-use equipment stored inside kitchen remove and organize.

590.006/6-501.114-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: cooking line equipment soiled clean sides inbetween and backsplash to remove grease soil.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floors below cooking line equipment prep and ware washing area soiled clean to remove visible soil.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Some containers of stored food inside refrigerator have no covers provide.

590.003/3-302.11-C

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