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Alcove

May 4, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector note: Maintain all shell tags in a chronological order.
code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Noted several RTE foods in the walkin past the 7 day expiration.Monitor and discard
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Provide correct sanitizer strip for the 3 bay sink.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector note: Noted high temp dish machine recording 128F on the gauge.Repair
code 590.004/4-501.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Noted small black flies at the bar area and in the back near the Ice Machine and utilty sink.Provide a detail pest report
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Noted dish machine in the kitchen leaking water from underneath.Repair
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Noted cutting board in the kitchen heavily scored.Resurface or Replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector note: Provide covered receptacle in the toilet room.
code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Noted sticky rotted fruits and broken glass on the floor underneath the equipment at the bar.Clean with frequency to prevent fruit flies. Noted unsanitary floors near the ice machine and utility sink in the back kitchen area.Clean with frequency
code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Noted hood sticker expired.Service
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker expired in December of 2024 have cleaned by licensed compnay with BFD.
code 590.006/6-201.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector note: Food products being cryovac'd without proper Haccp and variance apply with Health division.
code 590.008/8-201.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 28, 2025: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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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.