Al Dente Ristorante

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw shell eggs are being stored directly above freshly cut produce in the two door steel fridge inside the kitchen - discontinue practices and store as discussed
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  Inspector note: Missing the entire "Consumer Advisory " on the newly printed menu's - address immediately
  code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Replace the compromised white cutting boards where needed of each sandwich refrigeration unit-cannot be cleaned properly anymore due to the deep lacerations
  code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidenve of rodent droppings around trhe dumpsters behind the restaurant in the common alleyway - address with an IPM report from your licensed pest control company as discussed
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: No food safety / allergen awareness certificates posted on site - address
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Storage of Soiled Linens (C)
  Inspector note: Replace the container being used to contain all soiled lined for staff as it has openings where potential rodent activity can enter
  code 590.004/4-803.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Clean inside and outside of each dumpster as needed throughout the day as needed
  code 590.005/5-501.116-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outside Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Clean around each dumpster from all visible loose trash and debris • Close the lids on each dumpster after use throughout the day in order to reduce potential rodent activity
  code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 12, 2024: 8 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.

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