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Inspection record

Dig Inn

557 Boylston St · Boston, MA 02116

7inspections since May 2026
30violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)

License category: Eating & Drinking

Inspection history

Nov 2, 2026HE_Pass3 violations
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed rodent droppings on the ledge around the front windows on the ground under the hand sink where all the certificates are posted under the bench in the dining area in the basement under the shelvings and on the ground near the furnance. Grease trap room- observed flies inside the grease trap room and strong odor. PIC was able to provide Aug 10th invoice. Contact licensed company to clean out grease trap. Recommend pulling out the bench and setting traps under neath. Photo taken. PIC was able to provide pest report 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22. The exterminator is coming out once a week. The most recent report stated no activity but at today's inspection rat dropping were observed. Please clean all old and new droppings. Speak with the exterminator on the 2 new potential entry points and ensure all structural voids are properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified. The pest report must have no captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. PLEASE SEND PEST REPORT TO THE EMAIL PROVIDED PRIOR TO THE NEXT INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. .
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed debris and food items under the front counter and inside the shelving. Clean to remove all food debris. Please pull all equipment (PIC calls it the Market area) out and clean underneath to remove all the food and debris. Recommended putting a kick plate to ensure no food can build up under the equipment. Clean floors in the basement under shelving clean the ledge leading down to the basement clean the walls in the basement clean the ledge around the front windows clean floors clean behind the heater to remove the plant soil. (This was pointed out at last inspection and again at today's inspection) Floors walls and kitchen equipment need to be cleaned and sanitized throughout the establishment
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Observed stagnant water on the floor in the basement. This has been addressed at every inspection. Remove stagnant water from the floor. PIC stated that the water is coming from an oven after they put it into cleaning mood and it leaks. Repair the oven to ensure no water leak. Grease trap- strong smell and flies are in the grease trap room. Have grease trap cleaned and provide invoice.
Oct 27, 2026HE_Hearing4 violations
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed debris and food items under the front counter and inside the shelving. Clean to remove all food debris. Please pull all equipment (PIC calls it the Market area) out and clean underneath to remove all the food and debris. Recommended putting a kick plate to ensure no food can build up under the equipment. Clean floors in the basement under shelving clean the ledge leading down to the basement clean the walls in the basement clean the ledge around the front windows clean floors clean behind the heater to remove the plant soil. (This was pointed out at last inspection and again at today's inspection) Floors walls and kitchen equipment need to be cleaned and sanitized throughout the establishment
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed rodent droppings on the ledge around the front windows on the ground under the hand sink where all the certificates are posted under the bench in the dining area in the basement under the shelvings and on the ground near the furnance. Grease trap room- observed flies inside the grease trap room and strong odor. PIC was able to provide Aug 10th invoice. Contact licensed company to clean out grease trap. Recommend pulling out the bench and setting traps under neath. Photo taken. PIC was able to provide pest report 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22. The exterminator is coming out once a week. The most recent report stated no activity but at today's inspection rat dropping were observed. Please clean all old and new droppings. Speak with the exterminator on the 2 new potential entry points and ensure all structural voids are properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified. The pest report must have no captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. PLEASE SEND PEST REPORT TO THE EMAIL PROVIDED PRIOR TO THE NEXT INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. .
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Observed stagnant water on the floor in the basement. This has been addressed at every inspection. Remove stagnant water from the floor. PIC stated that the water is coming from an oven after they put it into cleaning mood and it leaks. Repair the oven to ensure no water leak. Grease trap- strong smell and flies are in the grease trap room. Have grease trap cleaned and provide invoice.
*Controlling Pests (C)
PIC was able to provide an updated pest report. Report states cleaning under the front counter and some traps have been triggered he didn't state any activity on the report. Please continue to send over the pest reports before the next inspection.
Oct 16, 2026HE_FailExt6 violations
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed debris and food itkems under the front counter. Clean to remove all food debris.
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Observed a leak under the hand sink in the basement. Observed stagnant water on the floor underneath the hand sink. On 10/15/26 a smoke test was conducted a few doors down. I stopped by to ask if anyone at this establishment observed smoke and the PIC stated and sent a video of the smoke via email. Please contact a licensed plumber to repair the hand sink and to repair the pipe where the smoke was observed.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Observed mold- like substance behind the 3 bay sink and behind the prep area in the basement. Clean walls and remove old caulking around the 3 bay sink. Fully adhere and seal/caulking around to ensure a continous watertight seal. Ensure all handsinks are sealed/caulked to ensure a watertight seal. Observed stagnant water on the floor in the basement near the oven unit. PIC stated a work order has been placed to repair the leak. Remove stagnant water from the floor. Observed pipe in the warewash area that needs to be capped off. Repair.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed rodent droppings in the basement area in the ejector pump area and on the ground around the furnace area. I did not observe any activity upstairs. PIC was able to provide 2 recent pest reports. The exterminator is coming out once a week and is due out tomorrow morning. Please clean all old and new droppings. Speak with the exterminator on the 2 new potential entry points and ensure all structural voids are properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified. The pest report must have no captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. .
*Controlling Pests (C)
PIC was able to provide an updated pest report. Report states cleaning under the front counter and some traps have been triggered he didn't state any activity on the report. Please continue to send over the pest reports before the next inspection.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed debris under the shelving in the basement. Remove shelving from the wall and clean floors to remove debris. Observed soiled walls in the warewash area. Clean walls to remove soil. Clean floors and remove all items inside the ejector pump room. Remove the ceiling tiles and vaccuum the rodent droppings. PIC stated that the ejector pump is due to be serviced on Oct 26th. Observed dust on the globe lights in the dining area. Clean to remove dust. Observed soil from one of the plants on the ground and in between the heating vent and the wall. Clean to remove the soil.
Oct 14, 2026HE_Fail3 violations
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Observed mold- like substance behind the 3 bay sink and behind the prep area in the basement. Clean walls and remove old caulking around the 3 bay sink. Fully adhere and seal/caulking around to ensure a continous watertight seal. Ensure all handsinks are sealed/caulked to ensure a watertight seal. Observed stagnant water on the floor in the basement near the oven unit. PIC stated a work order has been placed to repair the leak. Remove stagnant water from the floor. Observed pipe in the warewash area that needs to be capped off. Repair.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed soiled and stained ceiling and walls in the basement over the prep area. Clean to remove all soil and stain. Observed debris under the shelving in the basement. Remove shelving from the wall and clean floors to remove debris. Observed soiled walls in the warewash area. Clean walls to remove soil. Clean floors and remove all items inside the ejector pump room. Remove the ceiling tiles and vaccuum the rodent droppings. PIC stated that the ejector pump is due to be serviced on Oct 26th. Observed dust on the globe lights in the dining area. Clean to remove dust. Observed soil from one of the plants on the ground and in between the heating vent and the wall. Clean to remove the soil.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed rodent droppings in the basement area in the ejector pump area and on the ground around the furnace area. I did not observe any activity upstairs. PIC was able to provide 2 recent pest reports. The exterminator is coming out once a week and is due out tomorrow morning. Please clean all old and new droppings. Speak with the exterminator on the 2 new potential entry points and ensure all structural voids are properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified. The pest report must have no captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. .
Jun 12, 2026HE_Pass4 violations
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed soil on the combi oven in the basement. Clean and sanitize the oven to remove soil.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed grease on the hood vent and on the light sheilds. Clean to remove grease.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Outside the back door at the trash area I noticed the mesh that covers the vent was torn. (photo taken). Noticed a void on the side of the building. (photo taken) and grease running down the side of the building coming out of another vent. Clean the outside wall to remove the grease please have the exterminator look at the vent with the mesh missing and the void above the door to the left hand side to ensure this is not an entry point. Also inside I noticed a hole in the ceiling over the stairway but was unable to get a closer look. (photo taken) Please have exterminator look at this to ensure it is not an entry point. Please consult with a licensed pest control/extermination company and obtain a detailed report confirming that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified.
*Outdoor Storage Surface (C)
Observed mud on the ground under the dumpster. Clean to remove. PIC stated they have a powerwasher. Ensure staff is cleaning around the trash area on a daily basis to prevent rodent activity.
Jun 8, 2026HE_FailExt5 violations
*Outdoor Storage Surface (C)
Observed mud on the ground under the dumpster. Clean to remove. PIC stated they have a powerwasher. Ensure staff is cleaning around the trash area on a daily basis to prevent rodent activity.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed grease on the hood vent and on the light sheilds. Clean to remove grease.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Outside the back door at the trash area I noticed the mesh that covers the vent was torn. (photo taken). Noticed a void on the side of the building. (photo taken) and grease running down the side of the building coming out of another vent. Clean the outside wall to remove the grease please have the exterminator look at the vent with the mesh missing and the void above the door to the left hand side to ensure this is not an entry point. Also inside I noticed a hole in the ceiling over the stairway but was unable to get a closer look. (photo taken) Please have exterminator look at this to ensure it is not an entry point. Please consult with a licensed pest control/extermination company and obtain a detailed report confirming that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified.
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed soil on the combi oven in the basement. Clean and sanitize the oven to remove soil.
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Chicken on the steam table 121F. PIC removed and reheated the chicken to 165F. Ensure staff is trained properly on hot holding.
Jun 4, 2026HE_Fail5 violations
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed soil on the combi oven in the basement. Clean and sanitize the oven to remove soil.
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Chicken on the steam table 121F. PIC removed and reheated the chicken to 165F. Ensure staff is trained properly on hot holding.
*Outdoor Storage Surface (C)
Observed food debris and trash on the grounds around the trash area. Clean to remove all debris. Ensure staff is cleaning around the trash area on a daily basis to prevent rodent activity.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed food debris on the floor and on the shelving in the kitchen area warewash area and downstairs in the prep area. Clean and sanitize to remove food debris. Observed soil around and inside the floor drains. Clean drains. Observed grease on the hood vent. Clean to remove grease.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
A strong odor was present upon entry of the establishment. PIC stated that rodent traps are in the ceiling. No evidence of rodent droppings were present at the time of the inspection. PIC was able to provide the last 3 pest reports. Report 6/3/26 stated rat droppings behind the counter. PIC stated that the pest company comes out once a week. Outside the back door at the trash area I noticed the mesh that covers the vent was torn. (photo taken). Noticed a void on the side of the building. (photo taken) and grease running down the side of the building coming out of another vent. Clean the outside wall to remove the grease please have the exterminator look at the vent with the mesh missing and the void above the door to the left hand side to ensure this is not an entry point. Also inside I noticed a hole in the ceiling over the stairway but was unable to get a closer look. (photo taken) Please have exterminator look at this to ensure it is not an entry point. Observed multiple small drain flies dead on top of a cooler (photo taken) Please consult with a licensed pest control/extermination company and obtain a detailed report confirming that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified.

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