Ali Baba

May 7, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above multiple containers of prepped foods. Discontinue to prevent cross contamination
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Food prep sink on site observed missing air gap. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost of install of air gap from a licensed plumber to: inca.prince@boston.gov If an air gap is installed licensed plumber to pull out a permit with ISD plumbing division at 1010 Mass Ave and provide permit # . PIC to label food prep sink and enforce using prep sink to wash produce/ fruits/ veggies instead of using the 3 bay sink
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority violation noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Large quantity of prep foods stored in multiple cold units observed without date marking. Provide made/ discard date before storing. Per PIC foods were in the cold unit less than 24 hours
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermometer. Provide 7 maintain accessbile
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Front of the counter handsink observed blocked/ heavily clutter and not in use. Remove and keep accessible at all time for handwashing only
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: 2 handsinks (warewashing/ dessert room) observed without paper towels. Provide to encourage handwashing (cos)
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Observed staff working cookline without proper hair restraint. Provide
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Several bulk bin storage containers & squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from orignal containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of food items observed stored on the floor inside walkin freezer/cooler and pastry room. Discontinue/ Elevate
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Mop sink located inside pastry room observed missing effective enclosure. Provide
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Food prep sink on site observed not dispensing water. Repair
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Back door observed missing effective door sweep. Install to prevent pest/rodent accessibility PIC to enforce keeping back door closed at all time
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on July 31, 2025: 13 findings appeared for the first time.

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