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Alma Cantina

March 25, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings3
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)

Inspector note: Resurface any and all cutting boards with visible lacerations and soils - address
code 590.004/4-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector note: Address the ceiling issue directly above the sandwich unit inside the kitchen - visible water marks rusted surfaces and peeling paint noted in the area - repair as needed • Address the ceiling issue directly above the sandwich unit in the kitchen - appears to be a water leak from up above -address
code 590.006/6-201.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector note: Replace the missing / broken light in the kitchen directly above the sandwich unit
code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Ensure there is an ample supply of the proper test strips for both dish machines
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No hand soap nor paper towels at the designated hand sink in the prep kitchen - address
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: PIC/ manager on site - no current food safety certificate for the on site manager - Address
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units where needed - exterior of all counter tops shelving units bulk food storage bins and the exterior of all cooking equipment from all visible food spills
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector note: Replace the light above the prep area in the kitchen - hard to work without proper lighting - address
code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Post signage stating " Hand washing only" at all designated hand sinks
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 12, 2025: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 6 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.