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Inspection record

Spring

90 Peterborough St · Boston, MA 02215

8inspections since May 2026
35violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)

License category: Eating & Drinking

Inspection history

Aug 10, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Observed heavy grease build up on the hood. Hood sticker expires the in August. Clean hood to remove heavy grease build up.
Jul 29, 2026HE_FailExt2 violations
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed mold- like substance on the wall behind the 3 bay sink. Clean to remove mold-like substance.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Observed heavy grease build up on the hood. Hood sticker expires the in August. Clean hood to remove heavy grease build up.
Jul 22, 2026HE_FailExt7 violations
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Observed mold- like substance on the cutting boards. Replace cutting boards.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Observed trash being stored on top of the trash barrell outside. Ensure all trash is stored properly inside the trash receptacle.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Observed heavy grease build up on the hood. Hood sticker expires the in August. Clean hood to remove heavy grease build up.
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Provide door sweep to the front exterior door.
*Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
Observed not proper lighting in the basement. Provide lights in the basement that are shatter proof.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed mold- like substance on the wall behind the 3 bay sink. Clean to remove mold-like substance.
*Cleaning Implements and Supplies (C)
Observed grease bin being stored downstairs ensure a lid is always on the grease bin. Clean the floor under and around the bin to remove grease. Observed a smell near the 3 bay sink. Recommend cleaning the grease trap. Paper shows 12/25 it was last cleaned.
Jul 15, 2026HE_Fail7 violations
*Cleaning Implements and Supplies (C)
Observed grease bin being stored downstairs ensure a lid is always on the grease bin. Clean the floor under and around the bin to remove grease. Observed a smell near the 3 bay sink. Recommend cleaning the grease trap. Paper shows 12/25 it was last cleaned.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Observed heavy grease build up on the hood. Hood sticker expires the in August. Clean hood to remove heavy grease build up.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Observed trash being stored on top of the trash barrell outside. Ensure all trash is stored properly inside the trash receptacle.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed mold- like substance on the wall behind the 3 bay sink. Clean to remove mold-like substance.
*Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
Observed not proper lighting in the basement. Provide lights in the basement that are shatter proof.
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Observed mold- like substance on the cutting boards. Replace cutting boards.
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Provide door sweep to the front exterior door.
Jun 9, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Upon reinspection an air gap has been installed at the prep sink but no permits have been pulled and no final permit from a City Plumber has been provided. Have your licensed plumber pull proper permits for the work completed and have a City Plumber inspect the work completed.
May 22, 2026HE_FailExt1 violation
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Upon reinspection an air gap has been installed at the prep sink but no permits have been pulled and no final permit from a City Plumber has been provided. Have your licensed plumber pull proper permits for the work completed and have a City Plumber inspect the work completed.
May 15, 2026HE_FailExt8 violations
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Per discussion with the person in charge there are no procedures to clean-up a vomit and diarrhea event; provide.
***Backflow Prevention (P)
At the labeled produce prep sink observed an air break; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
The exerior of the doors of the double-door refrigerator and freezer in the basement are soiled the exterior surfaces of the food thermometer are heavily soiled the floors underneath the cook-line are heavily soiled; clean and sanitize of soils.
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
In the basement observed a handwashing sink blocked by a chest freezer; handwashing sinks must be accessible at all times there is another handwashing sink in the basement next to the three compartment sink. At the handwashing sink next to the ice machine there are multiple pipes leading into the handwashing sink basin; have a licensed plumber replumb the pipes to not drain in the handwashing sink or remove the pipes. At the same handwashing sink observed an employee fill a container with water; retrain staff to use handwashing sinks only for washing hands.
*Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
The bathroom door in the basement that leads to a food prep area is not self-closing; repair door so that it is self-closing.
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Cold holding units lack internal thermometers; provide internal thermometers in conspicuous locations for all cold holding units.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
The posted hood inspection stickers expired December 2025; the staff claim that the hood cleaners performed a service on the hood within the past two weeks; provide updated hood inspection stickers or have an approved hood cleaning company perform service on the hood and provide updated sticker.
**Assignment (Pf)
The assigned person in charge is studying for their Certified Food Protection Manager certificate but was unable to answer questions regarding food safety illness policy and sanitization; provide and assign a person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization.
May 8, 2026HE_Fail8 violations
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Cold holding units lack internal thermometers; provide internal thermometers in conspicuous locations for all cold holding units.
**Assignment (Pf)
The assigned person in charge is studying for their Certified Food Protection Manager certificate but was unable to answer questions regarding food safety illness policy and sanitization; provide and assign a person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization.
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Per discussion with the person in charge there are no procedures to clean-up a vomit and diarrhea event; provide.
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
In the basement observed a handwashing sink blocked by a chest freezer; handwashing sinks must be accessible at all times there is another handwashing sink in the basement next to the three compartment sink. At the handwashing sink next to the ice machine there are multiple pipes leading into the handwashing sink basin; have a licensed plumber replumb the pipes to not drain in the handwashing sink or remove the pipes. At the same handwashing sink observed an employee fill a container with water; retrain staff to use handwashing sinks only for washing hands.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
The exerior of the doors of the double-door refrigerator and freezer in the basement are soiled the exterior surfaces of the food thermometer are heavily soiled the floors underneath the cook-line are heavily soiled; clean and sanitize of soils.
*Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
The bathroom door in the basement that leads to a food prep area is not self-closing; repair door so that it is self-closing.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
The posted hood inspection stickers expired December 2025; the staff claim that the hood cleaners performed a service on the hood within the past two weeks; provide updated hood inspection stickers or have an approved hood cleaning company perform service on the hood and provide updated sticker.
***Backflow Prevention (P)
At the labeled produce prep sink observed an air break; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap

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