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Al Dente Ristorante

August 21, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings3
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of rodent activity around the dumpster area as well as a visible rodent sighting - address the issue with your professionally licensed pest control company as discussed during inspection • 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
Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Lid to the dumpster was wide open and not closed properly after use - close the lids tightly after the dumpster has been emptied each time by trash removal company - then clean inside the basin as well as the exterior of the dumpster to remove residue and obnoxious odors
code 590.005/5-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Clean to remove any and all loose trash and debris in the alleyway around the dumpster and grease receptacle - remove the empty and unanchored CO-2 tanks in the alleyway
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
(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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 14, 2024: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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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