Inspection record
Flaming Grill & Buffet
950 American Legion Hw · Boston, MA 02136
6inspections since May 2026
35violations recorded
HE_Faillatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 26, 2026HE_Fail8 violations
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Card board being used to line top of oven in the side storage room. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanabel durable and smooth.
*Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Evidence of dead mice on trap in the Electrical room. Address and esnure mice are removed on a more frequent basis when found. Sticky fly paper being hung in the main kitchen area during operational hours. Discontinue and take down fly trap during operational hours.
*Controlling Pests (C)
Evidence of roach activity noted during the initial inspection. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Drainage pipe to the hand sink located in the side service station wrapped in duct tape. Address and make any necessary repair if leaking.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Hard boiled eggs and broccoli salad inside of the open air self service cooler with elevated temperatures between 49-51F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F prior to being placed out for service. Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure lll TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Garlic and oil mixture was removed at the time of the inspection.
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Soiled wiping clotsh observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Knives observed being stored in between soiled wall and preparation tabel. Discntinue and store all Knives in a clean and protected manner.
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Squeeze bottles filled with sauces/dressings have no labels. Provide.
Oct 5, 2026HE_NotReq5 violations
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
No Fish proveer letter for parasite destruction process provide. Buffing solution for sushi expired replace.
*Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Some foods inside the walk in coolers are uncovered provide covers.
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
No labels on the condiment squeeze bottles provide.
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
No consumer advisory posted at the sushi self service line provide.
Aug 27, 2026HE_Pass4 violations
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Repair all walls with cracks and opening at booths and other seating area.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Clean wok range and frialator cabinet to reomve visible soil.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean floor below cooking and prep areas to remove grease soil.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of dead roaches on glue trap at front service counter clean sanitize area and provide a current intergrated pest management report.
Aug 20, 2026HE_Fail4 violations
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Repair all walls with cracks and opening at booths and other seating area.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of dead roaches on glue trap at front service counter clean sanitize area and provide a current intergrated pest management report.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean floor below cooking and prep areas to remove grease soil.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Clean wok range and frialator cabinet to reomve visible soil.
Jul 15, 2026HE_Pass7 violations
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Clean cooking equipment inside the kitchen area inbetween sides and back splace to remove grease soil. Clean exterior of filters to remove visible soil.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Ceiling tile missing near service desk area replace.
*Intensity-Lighting (C)
Replace defective bulbs at exhausthood area.
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
No labels for bulk food containers.
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
2 door cold holding upright not working repair.
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Repair grouting ware washing area and prep area where needed.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor soiled below cooking line and prep areas clean.
Jul 8, 2026HE_Fail7 violations
*Intensity-Lighting (C)
Replace defective bulbs at exhausthood area.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Ceiling tile missing near service desk area replace.
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
No labels for bulk food containers.
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
2 door cold holding upright not working repair.
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Repair grouting ware washing area and prep area where needed.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Clean cooking equipment inside the kitchen area inbetween sides and back splace to remove grease soil. Clean exterior of filters to remove visible soil.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor soiled below cooking line and prep areas clean.
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