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Inspection record

Peka

300 Washington St · Boston, MA 02135

4inspections since May 2026
27violations recorded
HE_FailExtlatest result (city code)

License category: Eating & Drinking

Inspection history

Oct 6, 2026HE_FailExt3 violations
***Backflow Prevention (P)
At the two bay prep sink observed a direct connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull permits at 1010 Mass Ave and install an indirect connection to the wastewater system at the prep sinks.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
At the high temperature warewashing machine the PSI gauge did not move during any part of the cycles observed; repair or replace the gauge.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
The floor in front of the walk-in freezer in the basement are heavily damaged; repair or replace the damaged floor
Sep 29, 2026HE_Hearing4 violations
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
The floor in front of the walk-in freezer in the basement are heavily damaged; repair or replace the damaged floor
***Backflow Prevention (P)
At the two bay prep sink observed a direct connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull permits at 1010 Mass Ave and install an indirect connection to the wastewater system at the prep sinks.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
At the high temperature warewashing machine the rinse gauge and the PSI gauge wash and rinse gauges did not move during any part of the cycles observed; repair or replace the gauges. An irreversible thermometer was used at the machine and registered at least 165F captured.
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Observed multiple damaged or missing gaskets for cold holding units in the kitchen; repair or replace the damaged or missing gaskets.
Sep 22, 2026HE_FailExt10 violations
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Observed multiple damaged or missing gaskets for cold holding units in the kitchen; repair or replace the damaged or missing gaskets.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
The floor in front of the walk-in freezer in the basement are heavily damaged; repair or replace the damaged floor
*Handwashing Signage (C)
The first floor woman's room and the employee restroom in the basement lack handwashing signage; provide.
*Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Provide a covered waste receptacle in the employee restroom for sanitary products.
*Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
There is excessive refuse and items scattered around the exterior refuse area; remove the excessive items to prevent pest harborage.
***Backflow Prevention (P)
At the two bay prep sink observed a direct connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull permits at 1010 Mass Ave and install an indirect connection to the wastewater system at the prep sinks.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
At the high temperature warewashing machine the rinse gauge and the PSI gauge wash and rinse gauges did not move during any part of the cycles observed; repair or replace the gauges. An irreversible thermometer was used at the machine and registered at least 165F captured.
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
At the bar chemical warewashing machine tested 0ppm chlorine after multiple run attempts; the person in charge placed a call for service during the inspection and has instructed staff to use the warewashing machine in the kitchen to wash and sanitize until the warewashing machine at the bar is repaired. Chemical sanitizer should be at minimum ppm required by the food code.
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
The presented food thermometer was only capable of measuring ambient and hot foods; provide a thin stemmed food thermometer capable of measuring cold and hot foods.
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
No written instructions on how to handle a vomit and diarrhea event could be presented during the inspection; provide.
Sep 15, 2026HE_Fail10 violations
*Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
There is excessive refuse and items scattered around the exterior refuse area; remove the excessive items to prevent pest harborage.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
At the high temperature warewashing machine the rinse gauge and the PSI gauge did not move during any part of the cycles observed; repair or replace the gauges. An irreversible thermometer was used at the machine and registered at least 165F captured.
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
At the bar chemical warewashing machine tested 0ppm chlorine after multiple run attempts; the person in charge placed a call for service during the inspection and has instructed staff to use the warewashing machine in the kitchen to wash and sanitize until the warewashing machine at the bar is repaired. Chemical sanitizer should be at minimum ppm required by the food code.
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
The presented food thermometer was only capable of measuring ambient and hot foods; provide a thin stemmed food thermometer capable of measuring cold and hot foods.
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Observed multiple damaged or missing gaskets for cold holding units in the kitchen; repair or replace the damaged or missing gaskets.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
The floor at the landing leading towards the basement and the floor in front of the walk-in freezer in the basement are heavily damaged the grout is low in the kitchen area in front of the prep sink and in front of the high temperature warewashing machine; repair or replace the damaged items.
***Backflow Prevention (P)
At the two bay prep sink observed a direct connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull permits at 1010 Mass Ave and install an indirect connection to the wastewater system at the prep sinks.
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
No written instructions on how to handle a vomit and diarrhea event could be presented during the inspection; provide.
*Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Provide a covered waste receptacle in the employee restroom for sanitary products.
*Handwashing Signage (C)
The first floor woman's room and the employee restroom in the basement lack handwashing signage; provide.

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