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Inspection record

Ama

30 Western Av · Boston, MA 02134

2inspections since May 2026
10violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)

License category: Eating & Drinking

Inspection history

Sep 9, 2026HE_Pass5 violations
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed multiple instances of short deli containers used as scoops in foods; utensils for foods should have a handle to prevent contamination by hands.
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
At one of the handwashing sinks at the bar observed the sink basin blocked by a steam pan that is storing soiled or used creamer containers; retrain staff that handwashing sinks should only be used for hand washing and nothing else. There is a second handwashing sink on the other side of the bar that was observed unobstructed fully stocked and working.
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
On the breakfast and lunch menu there is a consumer advisory disclosure but no reminder on menu items that can be consumed raw or undercooked; provide a reminder * on menu items that can be consumed raw or undercooked.
**Variance Requirement (Pf)
In the walk-in refrigerator observed pickled okra and pickled tomatoes dated 7-30 and 8-13 but there is no HACCP plan on file with the Health Division or on site at the restaurant; provide a HACCP plan for approval by the Health Division before conducting any specialized processes. The person in charge segregated the pickled products and labeled them not for use so they can be sent to a labratory for testing of lactic acid.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed partially cooked potatoes stored at ambient that the employee states had been partially cooked at or around 7:00am this morning but left outside of cold holding; the staff voluntarily discarded the potatoes and will review their procedures on the potatoes; store cold food at or below 41F.
Sep 1, 2026HE_Fail5 violations
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
At one of the handwashing sinks at the bar observed the sink basin blocked by a steam pan that is storing soiled or used creamer containers; retrain staff that handwashing sinks should only be used for hand washing and nothing else. There is a second handwashing sink on the other side of the bar that was observed unobstructed fully stocked and working.
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed multiple instances of short deli containers used as scoops in foods; utensils for foods should have a handle to prevent contamination by hands.
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
On the breakfast and lunch menu there is a consumer advisory disclosure but no reminder on menu items that can be consumed raw or undercooked; provide a reminder * on menu items that can be consumed raw or undercooked.
**Variance Requirement (Pf)
In the walk-in refrigerator observed pickled okra and pickled tomatoes dated 7-30 and 8-13 but there is no HACCP plan on file with the Health Division or on site at the restaurant; provide a HACCP plan for approval by the Health Division before conducting any specialized processes. The person in charge segregated the pickled products and labeled them not for use so they can be sent to a labratory for testing of lactic acid.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed partially cooked potatoes stored at ambient that the employee states had been partially cooked at or around 7:00am this morning but left outside of cold holding; the staff voluntarily discarded the potatoes and will review their procedures on the potatoes; store cold food at or below 41F.

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