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Al Dente Ristorante

March 5, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings13
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)

Inspector note: Do not block designated handsinks in the kitchen with soiled pots and pans - maintain clean at all times during business hours
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Replace compromised chlorine test strips
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Some rodent activity noted in the alleyway - address as discussed
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: No current food safety certificate on site - address
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Identify all bulk food storage bins to mproperly identify the contents
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Clean heavy stains on the hood vents where needed
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean exteror of all refrigeration / freezer units where needed from all visible soils
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector note: Either repair or replace the grease bin in the alleyway as it appears to be leaking a bit and covered in soils
code 590.005/5-501.115-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Keep lids closed tightly on trash receptacles when not iin use
code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Clean floors throughout the facility from all visible food spills
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector note: Replace all the dim lights in the kitchen as it is very hard to see all commoin areas of the euipment inside the kitchen
code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Clean to remove all loose debris in the basement not affiliated with the business
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Elevate the soiled mops off the floors after use a minimum of six inches
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 28, 2023: 13 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.