Abe & Louie's

• official resultClosed by the city
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical
  Inspector note: Water has been shut off to the establishment basement kitchen drains observed clogged water leaking through the ceiling.Repair all necessary locations unclog all drains. Provide licensed plumbers report to the Health Division.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Responded while on call to the location. Water leaking through the ceiling affecting dining rooms kitchens bars Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast was notified Manager was instructed to remain Voluntarily closed provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect all affected locations from a licensed cleaning company Provide all documentation be re-inspected by building electrical & health before approval to re-open. Manager was also instructed to contact the Health Department(617-635-5326) the next busiuness day (1.18.22) to discuss possible condemnation.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
  Inspector note: Discard all contaminated food items at the cook line open top reach ins upright refrigeration units reach in freezers. Manager instructed to contact ISD office to discuss possible condemnation of all items before discarding.
  code 590.006/6-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  Inspector note: Water leaking through the ceiling throughout. Clean /sanitize/disinfect all affected equipment tables wares shelving from a professional cleaning company. Provide all documentation to the Health Division
  code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple ceiling tiles damaged/missing due to water damage.Repair/replace damaged ceiling/tiles as needed
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Clean/sanitize/disinfect throughout the establishiment from a water leak which appears to be coming from the exterior roof. Provide all cleaning documentation to the Health Division.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on November 12, 2021: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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