MIKE'S CITY DINER
Latest: PASS
April 8, 2025
Address
1714 WASHINGTON ST
South End, MA 02118
Inspection History
84 inspections
43 failures
License
License #20285
Last inspected: April 8, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
April 8, 2025
at 4:03 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed boxes of eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to maintain all food stored elevated 6" off the floor to prevent contamination | 59...
FAIL
April 3, 2025
at 5:08 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored in refrigerated units / cooking line unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food items stored inside | 59...
FAIL
March 27, 2025
at 5:10 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored in refrigerated units / cooking line unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food items stored inside | 59...
PASS
August 7, 2024
at 3:23 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Provide handled scooper for dispensing of ice at coffee station. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed corn...
FAIL
July 31, 2024
at 3:08 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Provide handled scooper for dispensing of ice at coffee station. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed corn...
PASS
June 21, 2024
at 5:12 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Observed no sanitizer setup at cooking station. Discussed with Chef to maintain at all times. Corrected on site | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and...
FAIL
June 12, 2024
at 3:48 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Observed no sanitizer setup at cooking station. Discussed with Chef to maintain at all times. Corrected on site | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and...
PASS
May 16, 2024
at 3:04 PM
9 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): The posted certified food managers & allergen awareness certificates observed expired.Provide curent certificates from a full time employee. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage...
FAIL
May 6, 2024
at 4:01 PM
9 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): The posted certified food managers & allergen awareness certificates observed expired.Provide curent certificates from a full time employee. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage...
PASS
February 6, 2024
at 4:35 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No vomit kit available on site at the time of visit. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Interior of...
FAIL
January 30, 2024
at 6:53 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No vomit kit available on site at the time of visit. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Interior of...
PASS
November 29, 2023
at 4:25 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed tuna / cole slaw stored @ 44F inside reach in. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed and stored in w...
FAIL
November 17, 2023
at 5:24 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed tuna / cole slaw stored @ 44F inside reach in. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed and stored in w...
PASS
March 29, 2023
at 3:16 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine soiled ice build up in deep freezers and soiled knives stored in clean knife rack at hot hold...
FAIL
March 21, 2023
at 4:42 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine soiled ice build up in deep freezers and soiled knives stored in clean knife rack at hot hold...
PASS
January 19, 2023
at 3:28 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Observed foods stored in walk in units uncovered. Provide a cover or lid to protect foods from contamination | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpacka...
FAIL
January 10, 2023
at 3:59 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Observed foods stored in walk in units uncovered. Provide a cover or lid to protect foods from contamination | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpacka...
PASS
September 7, 2022
at 4:32 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths stored on tables and countertops throughout kitchen prep / cook line. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use. | 590.0...
FAIL
August 30, 2022
at 3:47 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths stored on tables and countertops throughout kitchen prep / cook line. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use. | 590.0...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 31, 2022
at 3:00 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Observed leaky faucet at handsink. Repair | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed live roaches in basement. Instructed PIC to contact licensed pest control for immediate ...
FAIL
May 24, 2022
at 2:44 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat produce. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain raw foods properly stored seperately. Corrected on site...
FAIL
May 16, 2022
at 4:25 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat produce. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain raw foods properly stored seperately. Corrected on site...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 11, 2022
at 4:08 PM
12 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not monitoring raw food storage and proper cold holding of foods @ 41F or below. Instructed PIC to review and retrain staff of food safety requirements. | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Pack...
FAIL
January 6, 2022
at 4:10 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not monitoring raw food storage and proper cold holding of foods @ 41F or below. Instructed PIC to review and retrain staff of food safety requirements. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Pack...
PASS
July 27, 2021
at 3:23 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Discontinue use of milk crates for cooked potatoes | 590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf): ...
FAIL
July 12, 2021
at 12:47 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Discontinue use of milk crates for cooked potatoes | 590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf): ...
PASS
March 11, 2021
at 1:43 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag is expired from December 2020 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP | L1 - : 8-304.11 (A) Post the current permit in a location of the establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
FAIL
March 1, 2021
at 3:49 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag is expired from December 2020 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP | L1 - : 8-304.11 (A) Post the current permit in a location of the establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
PASS
October 14, 2020
at 2:47 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 17, 2020
at 7:43 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): High temperature dish machine rinse at 150F. Machine was run 3 times. 3 bay sink will be used until machine is repaired / Provide 180F on the rinse temperature.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 8, 2020
at 3:44 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide test kits for the chlorine sanitizer used in the 2 bay sink. | 590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): High temperature dish machine rinse at 150F. Machine...
FAIL
June 24, 2020
at 3:21 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide test kits for the chlorine sanitizer used in the 2 bay sink. | 590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): High temperature dish machine rinse at 150F. Machine...
PASS
June 12, 2019
at 6:36 PM
8 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Discontinue to thaw meats in three bay sink. Must be thawed out under running water day before or cook frozen | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken stored above...
FAIL
June 5, 2019
at 7:21 PM
8 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Discontinue to thaw meats in three bay sink. Must be thawed out under running water day before or cook frozen | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken stored above...
PASS
April 29, 2019
at 6:40 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cold holding in flip top on cooking line between 45F and 47F. Must be 41F or below have serviced. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to store cooked potatos in milk chest/ crate. Shallow food grade cont...
FAIL
April 22, 2019
at 7:05 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cold holding in flip top on cooking line between 45F and 47F. Must be 41F or below have serviced. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to store cooked potatos in milk chest/ crate. Shallow food grade cont...
PASS
November 14, 2018
at 3:40 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Three door flip top on cooking line holding temperatures between 47F and 51F. PIC will remove all food put into walk in and have repaired. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Three door fl...
FAIL
November 1, 2018
at 7:03 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Three door flip top on cooking line holding temperatures between 47F and 51F. PIC will remove all food put into walk in and have repaired. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Three door fl...
PASS
April 17, 2018
at 6:20 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw chicken on cooking shelve at 61F. Discontinue and store at or below 41F. PIC stated that he was about to cook it. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Multiple containers of egg w...
FAIL
April 9, 2018
at 2:10 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw chicken on cooking shelve at 61F. Discontinue and store at or below 41F. PIC stated that he was about to cook it. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Multiple containers of egg w...
PASS
July 25, 2017
at 6:31 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: meatloaf 107 degrees in walk in tightly covered/provide proper cooling methods | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: tuna 46 and hash 45 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below/placed in walk in by manager | 04-...
FAIL
July 18, 2017
at 6:11 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: meatloaf 107 degrees in walk in tightly covered/provide proper cooling methods | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: tuna 46 and hash 45 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below/placed in walk in by manager | 04-...
PASS
June 13, 2017
at 2:27 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: potatoes on grill/122 degrees/must store in steamtable or double boiler to 140 degrees or above/chefis reheating to 165 degrees or higher | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: tuna 66 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 ...
FAIL
June 5, 2017
at 2:07 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: potatoes on grill/122 degrees/must store in steamtable or double boiler to 140 degrees or above/chefis reheating to 165 degrees or higher | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: tuna 66 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 ...
PASS
January 11, 2017
at 6:19 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: kitchen and basement/properly store all bulk potato bags 6 inches off floor | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove cardboard boxes for storage | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: walk in/prov...
FAIL
January 4, 2017
at 4:08 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: kitchen and basement/properly store all bulk potato bags 6 inches off floor | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove cardboard boxes for storage | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: walk in/prov...
PASS
July 15, 2016
at 3:29 PM
2 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: high temp/repair rinse gauge dining room 2 door glass/provide accurate internal thermometer to register 41 degrees or below | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: front handsink//re...
FAIL
July 12, 2016
at 3:13 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 3 door reach in/cole slaw 45 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: provide proper cooling methods for chicken pieces/tightly wrapped...
FAIL
June 27, 2016
at 2:02 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 3 door reach in/cole slaw 45 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: provide proper cooling methods for chicken pieces/tightly wrapped...
PASS
February 12, 2016
at 3:48 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: stuffing 106 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: whole turkey cooling on counter at 121 degrees/provide proper cooling methods of bre...