Inspection record
Mood
115 Salem St · Boston, MA 02113
5inspections since May 2026
43violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Sep 28, 2026HE_Pass0 violations
No violations recorded on this inspection.
Jun 3, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
*** Air gap was installed . Permit was pulled and provided via email to inspector. (5.28.26) Waiting on final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
May 28, 2026HE_FailExt2 violations
*Controlling Pests (C)
IPM report was provided and show activity. Since exterminator services the site on a weekly basis per PIC PIC to provide additional IPM report
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
*** Air gap was installed . Permit was pulled and provided via email to inspector. (5.28.26) Waiting on final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
May 14, 2026HE_FailExt21 violations
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior low temp dishwasher downstairs observed with slime build up 3 bay sink backsplash observed with black substances build up. Clean to remove
**Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
3 handsink on site (kitchen warewashing coffe bar) observed dispensing only cold water @ 54F . Repair to dispense minimum 100F
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Food prep sink observed missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in process (5.14.26) *** If air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection a permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of anyPlumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Warewashin handsink hot water fauced observed not dispensing water. Repair
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Food prep sink observed missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection a permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of anyPlumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor in the warewashing area observed in need of deep cleaning due to visible grease spills. Clean to remove
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Warewashing are hansink observed without soap. Provide to encourage handwashing
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Warewashing handsink observed without paper towel. Provide . PIC to monitor handwashing
*Controlling Pests (C)
IPM report was provided and show activity. Since exterminator services the site on a weekly basis per PIC PIC to provide additional IPM report
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker observed expired 5.10.26. Provide updated sticker from a licensed hood cleaner.
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
PIC unable to porvide procedure & kit for V&D clean up. Provive. Procedure will be provided to the operator via email
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Several squeeze bottles and condiments containers observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed portioned cups stored inside bulk bins. Discontinue provide handle utensils to prevent contamination by hands
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Mop sink observed not enclosed. Open to the warewashing area. Provide enclosure to prevent contamination
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Mash potato caramelized onion stored in cold unit observed missing date marking. Provide made/discard before storing.
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Asterisks observed missing from both the online & paper menu for the foods offered undercooked. Provide asterisks to the pertaining menu items.
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood vent & attachments observed soiled. Clean to remove
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Low temp diswasher reading 00ppm . Repair to read per regulation PIC to discontinue using the diswasher until repair is done. Staff to use 3 bay sink for all warewashing
*When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
Establishment ROP meat & purree . Discontinue. Contact ISD Health @ 1010 Mass Ave or ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV before conducting specialized process
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Multiple small flies observed in the warewashing area multiple oriental cockroaches observed in the glue trap in the warewashing & mechanical room. IPM report was provided and show activity. Exterminator services the site on a weekly basis per PIC
May 13, 2026HE_Fail19 violations
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Warewashin handsink hot water fauced observed not dispensing water. Repair
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Warewashing handsink observed without paper towel. Provide . PIC to monitor handwashing
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Multiple small flies observed in the warewashing area multiple oriental cockroaches observed in the glue trap in the warewashing & mechanical room. IPM report was provided and show activity. Exterminator services the site on a weekly basis per PIC
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker observed expired 5.10.26. Provide updated sticker from a licensed hood cleaner.
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood vent & attachments observed soiled. Clean to remove
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Asterisks observed missing from both the online & paper menu for the foods offered undercooked. Provide asterisks to the pertaining menu items.
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Mash potato caramelized onion stored in cold unit observed missing date marking. Provide made/discard before storing.
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Mop sink observed not enclosed. Open to the warewashing area. Provide enclosure to prevent contamination
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed portioned cups stored inside bulk bins. Discontinue provide handle utensils to prevent contamination by hands
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Several squeeze bottles and condiments containers observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
*When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
Establishment ROP meat & purree . Discontinue. Contact ISD Health @ 1010 Mass Ave or ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV before conducting specialized process
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
PIC unable to porvide procedure & kit for V&D clean up. Provive. Procedure will be provided to the operator via email
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior low temp dishwasher downstairs observed with slime build up 3 bay sink backsplash observed with black substances build up. Clean to remove
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Food prep sink observed missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection a permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of anyPlumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Warewashing are hansink observed without soap. Provide to encourage handwashing
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Low temp diswasher reading 00ppm . Repair to read per regulation PIC to discontinue using the diswasher until repair is done. Staff to use 3 bay sink for all warewashing
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor in the warewashing area observed in need of deep cleaning due to visible grease spills. Clean to remove
**Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
3 handsink on site (kitchen warewashing coffe bar) observed dispensing only cold water @ 54F . Repair to dispense minimum 100F
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