Inspection record
New England Wichcraft Co.
54 Salem St · Boston, MA 02113
3inspections since May 2026
49violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Aug 27, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
*Service Sink (C)
Facility observed without a service sink. Provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a mop sink. *** If food service sink is installed prior to the compliance inspection: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled ***Plumber report was provided
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Facility observed without a food prep sink.. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If food prep sink is installed prior to the compliance inspection: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled *** Plumber report was provided
Aug 12, 2026HE_FailExt24 violations
*Thawing (C)
Vaccum packaging salmon observed thawing still in the packaging. Thaw as discussed during the inspection.
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
3 bay sink and bar low temp dishwasher observed at 00ppm. Repair to dispense at minimum pH concentration Additional dishwasher on site
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood ventilation system observed missing hood sticker. Provide hood stciker from a licensed hood cleaning company .
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Bar area floor observed with multiple/ missing brokern tiles. Repair
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Lower level observed heavily clutter from excess furniture and other articles. Clean / organize to remove to prevent pest/rodent harborage
*Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Cleaning tools (mop/ mop bucket/broom / dust pan) observed stored in the kitchen and food prep area. Discontinue and store as discussed
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Bar hanwashing sink observed missing handwashing signage. Provide
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor in the bar area under equipments observed in need of deep cleaning from visible soils. Clean to remove
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Facility observed without a food prep sink.. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If food prep sink is installed prior to the compliance inspection: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Handwashing sink in the lower level observed blocked by multiple articles (bulk bin mop bucket buckets) . Remove. Maintain accessible at all time to encourage handwashing
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Facility observed without a food prep sink.. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If food prep sink is installed prior to the compliance inspection: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled *** Plumber report was provided
*Service Sink (C)
Facility observed without a service sink. Provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a mop sink. *** If food service sink is installed prior to the compliance inspection: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled ***Plumber report was provided
*Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Multiple kitchen shelvings observed lined with aluminum foils. Discontinue
***Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)
Containers of RTE foods observed stored in the walkin in missing date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing. Per PIC foods were prepped earlier in the day
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior small baking oven observed visible soiled from dry foods interior of glass/ice cold unit in the bar area observed soiled by black substance meat slicer observed soiled with meat residue. Clean & sanitize to remove
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
In line cutting surface observed heavily scored/ stain. Resurface/replace/clean to remove
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood vents & baffers observed heavily soiled . Clean to remove
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Portioned cup observed stored inside bulk bins as food dispensing utensils. Discontinue & provide handle utensils to prevent contaminations by hands
***Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
Observed multiple can drinks and bottle drinks stored inside ice machine and bar area . Same ice used to prepare mix beverage. Discontinue PIC removed all the ice from the ice machine and bar area
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Food storage bulk bins and condiments containers observed missing labels. Label
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Multiple P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
PIC unable to provide non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink on site. Provide
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
PIC unable to provide vomit & diarrheal clean up kit. Provide
*Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Observed staff working the cookiline missing hair restraing. Provide & maintain when working with RTE foods
Aug 4, 2026HE_Fail23 violations
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
PIC unable to provide non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink on site. Provide
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
3 bay sink and bar low temp dishwasher observed at 00ppm. Repair to dispense at minimum pH concentration Additional dishwasher on site
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
In line cutting surface observed heavily scored/ stain. Resurface/replace/clean to remove
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior small baking oven observed visible soiled from dry foods interior of glass/ice cold unit in the bar area observed soiled by black substance meat slicer observed soiled with meat residue. Clean & sanitize to remove
*Service Sink (C)
Facility observed without a service sink. Provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a mop sink. *** If food service sink is installed prior to the compliance inspection: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Handwashing sink in the lower level observed blocked by multiple articles (bulk bin mop bucket buckets) . Remove. Maintain accessible at all time to encourage handwashing
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Facility observed without a food prep sink.. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If food prep sink is installed prior to the compliance inspection: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing 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 bar area under equipments observed in need of deep cleaning from visible soils. Clean to remove
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Bar hanwashing sink observed missing handwashing signage. Provide
*Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Cleaning tools (mop/ mop bucket/broom / dust pan) observed stored in the kitchen and food prep area. Discontinue and store as discussed
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Lower level observed heavily clutter from excess furniture and other articles. Clean / organize to remove to prevent pest/rodent harborage
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Bar area floor observed with multiple/ missing brokern tiles. Repair
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood ventilation system observed missing hood sticker. Provide hood stciker from a licensed hood cleaning company .
*Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Observed staff working the cookiline missing hair restraing. Provide & maintain when working with RTE foods
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
PIC unable to provide vomit & diarrheal clean up kit. Provide
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Multiple P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Food storage bulk bins and condiments containers observed missing labels. Label
***Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
Observed multiple can drinks and bottle drinks stored inside ice machine and bar area . Same ice used to prepare mix beverage. Discontinue PIC removed all the ice from the ice machine and bar area
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Portioned cup observed stored inside bulk bins as food dispensing utensils. Discontinue & provide handle utensils to prevent contaminations by hands
*Thawing (C)
Vaccum packaging salmon observed thawing still in the packaging. Thaw as discussed during the inspection.
***Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)
Containers of RTE foods observed stored in the walkin in missing date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing. Per PIC foods were prepped earlier in the day
*Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Multiple kitchen shelvings observed lined with aluminum foils. Discontinue
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood vents & baffers observed heavily soiled . Clean to remove
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