Inspection record
The Flamingo
266 Commercial St · Boston, MA 02109
3inspections since May 2026
47violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Sep 2, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
No food prep sink on site. Produce gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to wast (no air gap). Provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov
*Service Sink (C)
No service sink observed on site. Provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of service sink to: inca.prince ***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.
Aug 17, 2026HE_FailExt23 violations
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Basement area observed heavily clutter . Clean to remove and to prevent pest harborage
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Floor tiles in different areas of the establishment observed in need of repair (broken/ missing)
*Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Observed cookline equipments lined up with aluminum foils. Remove
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Menu on site observed missing consumer advisory reminder and allergen awareness pertaining to the menu items. Provide
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Sliced tomato 57F guacamole 54F pico de gallo 56F stored in a non working cold unit. All foods were removed and placed in a working unit. Foods were in the unit for approx 30 minutes
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
No CFPM certificate on site (Servsafe) . Post current ServSafe certificate
**(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. At the time of inspection staff unable to answer question pertaining to food managerial controls. ***Establishment must designate a knowledgeable PIC and be present to oversee day to day operations to ensure the food establishment is operating in compliance with the food code at all hours of operation. No PIC present during the inspection.
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
No food prep sink on site. Produce gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to wast (no air gap). Provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Front door observed missing effective door sweep. Install to prevent pest access.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Stagnant water and soda syrup observed downtairs in the basement area. Clean to remove
***Backflow Prevention (P)
No food prep sink on site. Produce gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to wast (no air gap). Provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Observed leaky soda syrup pipe in the basement. Repair
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Kitchen handwashing sink observed heavily blocked by shelvings. Remove. PIC to monitor hanwashing by food handlers
*Service Sink (C)
No service sink observed on site. Provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of service sink to: inca.prince ***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.
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inerior of ice machine observed soiled brown and black substance build up. Clean & sanitize to remove
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Reach in cold unit observed at 62F. All foods stored in the unit was moved to a working cold unit working below 41F (thermometer inside)
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Bar dishwasher observed at .00ppm. Detergent bottles observed empty. (cos)
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
No non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink available on site. Provide
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for chlorine and quats solution (dishwasher/ 2 bay sink)
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Bar handwashing sink observed without paper towels. Provide means to hand drying
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Bar handsink observed missing handwashing signage. Install
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
No irreversible thermometer on site. Provide & maintain accessible
**Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
PIC unable to provide metal probe food themometer. Provide
Aug 6, 2026HE_Fail22 violations
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Bar dishwasher observed at .00ppm. Detergent bottles observed empty. (cos)
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
No non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink available on site. Provide
**Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
PIC unable to provide metal probe food themometer. Provide
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
No irreversible thermometer on site. Provide & maintain accessible
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Floor tiles in different areas of the establishment observed in need of repair (broken/ missing)
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Basement area observed heavily clutter . Clean to remove and to prevent pest harborage
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Bar handsink observed missing handwashing signage. Install
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Bar handwashing sink observed without paper towels. Provide means to hand drying
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for chlorine and quats solution (dishwasher/ 2 bay sink)
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Front door observed missing effective door sweep. Install to prevent pest access.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Stagnant water and soda syrup observed downtairs in the basement area. Clean to remove
***Backflow Prevention (P)
No food prep sink on site. Produce gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to wast (no air gap). Provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov
*Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Observed cookline equipments lined up with aluminum foils. Remove
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Menu on site observed missing consumer advisory reminder and allergen awareness pertaining to the menu items. Provide
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Sliced tomato 57F guacamole 54F pico de gallo 56F stored in a non working cold unit. All foods were removed and placed in a working unit. Foods were in the unit for approx 30 minutes
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Reach in cold unit observed at 62F. All foods stored in the unit was moved to a working cold unit working below 41F (thermometer inside)
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inerior of ice machine observed soiled brown and black substance build up. Clean & sanitize to remove
*Service Sink (C)
No service sink observed on site. Provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of service sink to: inca.prince ***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.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Observed leaky soda syrup pipe in the basement. Repair
**(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. At the time of inspection staff unable to answer question pertaining to food managerial controls. ***Establishment must designate a knowledgeable PIC and be present to oversee day to day operations to ensure the food establishment is operating in compliance with the food code at all hours of operation. No PIC present during the inspection.
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
No CFPM certificate on site (Servsafe) . Post current ServSafe certificate
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Kitchen handwashing sink observed heavily blocked by shelvings. Remove. PIC to monitor hanwashing by food handlers
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