211 Better Bagels

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Food Labels (Pf)
  Inspector note: Wrapped cookies for self-service wihout labels. All self-service foods require labels.
  code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Black mold-like substance on interiot chute of ice machine. Clean/sanitize to prevent contamintation
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink at warewashing out of towels. Corrected on site. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
  Inspector note: Food handling staff without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food service staff.
  code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent cross contamination. Corrected on site.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Walk-in refrigerator floor with food debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker expires this month. Provide cleaning date.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 12, 2023: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Analyze Boston.