Ali Baba

May 15, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings1
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)

Inspector note: Plumbers report in process. Food prep sink observed missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in process (5.14.26) *** If air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection a permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of anyPlumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
code 590.005/5-204.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

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

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 7, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 13 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.

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