Inspection record
Petula's
81 L St · Boston, MA 02127
2inspections since May 2026
20violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
May 29, 2026HE_Pass10 violations
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Observed white bulk containers stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Observed shell stock tags incomplete. Discussed with PIC to ensure the last date sold is completed on all shellstock tags and maintained for 90 days
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed heavy grease spills / food debris underneath fryers. Clean with frequency to ensure spillage and food debris is remove to prevent pest attraction
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed handsink in basement prep area blocked with sheet pans / main kitchen handsink being used for other than hands. Discussed with PIC to maintain handsinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed white bulk containers in basement soiled and spilled coffee grinds on grinder table. Clean with frequency to prevent build up and spillage
**Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Observed low temp dish machine dispensing chlorine @ 0ppm. PIC contacted company for immediate services and was instructed to utilize 3 compartment sink until remedied.
***Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
Observed food handler in main kitchen handling lettuce with bare hands. Discussed with PIC to ensure food handlers are wearing clean gloves while handling ready to eat foods. COS
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed handsink next to pizza station without barrier. Provide a sink barrier at handsink to prevent contamination at pizza station
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Observed food improperly stored on floor in walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to ensure foods are properly stored at least 6" off the floor. COS
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed bowls being used for bulk dispensing and knives stored in between walls and equipment. Discontinue and ensure handled scoopers are used for bulk dispensing and utensils are properly stored clean on sanitized contact surface
May 22, 2026HE_Fail10 violations
***Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
Observed food handler in main kitchen handling lettuce with bare hands. Discussed with PIC to ensure food handlers are wearing clean gloves while handling ready to eat foods. COS
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Observed white bulk containers stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Observed shell stock tags incomplete. Discussed with PIC to ensure the last date sold is completed on all shellstock tags and maintained for 90 days
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed heavy grease spills / food debris underneath fryers. Clean with frequency to ensure spillage and food debris is remove to prevent pest attraction
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed handsink in basement prep area blocked with sheet pans / main kitchen handsink being used for other than hands. Discussed with PIC to maintain handsinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed white bulk containers in basement soiled and spilled coffee grinds on grinder table. Clean with frequency to prevent build up and spillage
**Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Observed low temp dish machine dispensing chlorine @ 0ppm. PIC contacted company for immediate services and was instructed to utilize 3 compartment sink until remedied.
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed handsink next to pizza station without barrier. Provide a sink barrier at handsink to prevent contamination at pizza station
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Observed food improperly stored on floor in walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to ensure foods are properly stored at least 6" off the floor. COS
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed bowls being used for bulk dispensing and knives stored in between walls and equipment. Discontinue and ensure handled scoopers are used for bulk dispensing and utensils are properly stored clean on sanitized contact surface
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