Inspection record
753 South
749 South St · Boston, MA 02131
4inspections since May 2026
30violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Sep 25, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
*Controlling Pests (C)
Recent pest report dated 08/05/2026 indicated void under toilet needing sealing and as seen by smoke test that occured today. Provide an updated report once work has been completed on toilet reflecting repair. 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 states there are eventually no captures no evidence all structural voids have been treated and sealed with all exclusionary work has been completed and sanitation in the establishment is acceptable.. Literature explaining IPM has been provided to the PIC by email.
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
A smoke test conducted this day and witnessed by ISD health GF & ISD Environmental who was on site has indicated a void with smoke entry in pipe under basement toilet. Make all necessary repairs by a licensed plumber. Pull all proper permits for any work performed. Consult ISD plumbing divison.
Sep 3, 2026HE_FailExt2 violations
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
A smoke test conducted this day and witnessed by ISD health GF & ISD Environmental who was on site has indicated a void with smoke entry in pipe under basement toilet. Make all necessary repairs by a licensed plumber. Pull all proper permits for any work performed. Consult ISD plumbing divison.
*Controlling Pests (C)
Recent pest report dated 08/05/2026 indicated void under toilet needing sealing and as seen by smoke test that occured today. Provide an updated report once work has been completed on toilet reflecting repair. 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 states there are eventually no captures no evidence all structural voids have been treated and sealed with all exclusionary work has been completed and sanitation in the establishment is acceptable.. Literature explaining IPM has been provided to the PIC by email.
Jul 29, 2026HE_FailExt13 violations
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Blue cheese 54F chopped tomatoes 44F. Product out of temperature less than one hour during setup removed from service to cool to below 41F under refrigeration. Covers placed on open flip top unit to maintain temperature control near broiler generating heat. COS.
*Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Clean and disinfect the employee restroom in the basement.
*Controlling Pests (C)
Recent pest report has mice capture listed. 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 states there are no captures no evidence all structural voids have been treated and sealed with all exclusionary work has been completed and sanitation in the establishment is acceptable.. Literature explaining IPM has been provided to the PIC by email.
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Hole in base of wall in basement restroom. Peeling paint broken plaster in ceiling in basement area outside of walkin and above three compartment sink. Clean and resurface. Make all necessary repairs. Basement walk in floor with exposed concrete. Clean and resuface.
*Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Blue waste oil container in rear of business with soils and food debris. Clean to remove.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Floor drain under food prep sink in basement appears clogged and is draining slowly. Repair.
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Coffee machine drains into wait station handsink. Properly plumb into an indirect drain elsewhere.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Water on floors in walkin cooler floors at cookline and baseboards around equipment with soils. Clean to remove.
**Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Digital gauge on high temperature dish machine in basement showing error message when unit goes through a cycle. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize glassware at bar high temperature glass washer at 181F and three compartment sink with quats sanitizer. Provide irreversible indicator for high temperature dish machines.
*Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Outdoor storage shed with open ceilings cooking oil stored. Remove.
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Shellstock tags not dated with last day sold. Retrain staff. No tag attached to oysters in basement walkin cooler. Maintain tag with product until exhausted.
**(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
No CFPM certificate available upon inspection. Provide. Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
V&D kit not present. Emailed procedures. Provide supplies.
Jul 22, 2026HE_Fail13 violations
**Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Digital gauge on high temperature dish machine in basement showing error message when unit goes through a cycle. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize glassware at bar high temperature glass washer at 181F and three compartment sink with quats sanitizer. Provide irreversible indicator for high temperature dish machines.
*Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Clean and disinfect the employee restroom in the basement.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Water on floors in walkin cooler floors at cookline and baseboards around equipment with soils. Clean to remove.
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Coffee machine drains into wait station handsink. Properly plumb into an indirect drain elsewhere.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Floor drain under food prep sink in basement appears clogged and is draining slowly. Repair.
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
V&D kit not present. Emailed procedures. Provide supplies.
**(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
No CFPM certificate available upon inspection. Provide. Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Shellstock tags not dated with last day sold. Retrain staff. No tag attached to oysters in basement walkin cooler. Maintain tag with product until exhausted.
*Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Blue waste oil container in rear of business with soils and food debris. Clean to remove.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Blue cheese 54F chopped tomatoes 44F. Product out of temperature less than one hour during setup removed from service to cool to below 41F under refrigeration. Covers placed on open flip top unit to maintain temperature control near broiler generating heat. COS.
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Hole in base of wall in basement restroom. Peeling paint broken plaster in ceiling in basement area outside of walkin and above three compartment sink. Clean and resurface. Make all necessary repairs. Basement walk in floor with exposed concrete. Clean and resuface.
*Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Outdoor storage shed with open ceilings cooking oil stored. Remove.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Large and small fly activity in basement. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology