Alma Cantina

June 29, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings29
critical findings2

Failed findings

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: Low temp dishwasher (bar/downstairs) observed not dispensing sanitizer 00ppm and washing/rinsing at 93F-104F. Provide Repair
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Food prep sink on site observed missing air gap. Provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an airgap to : inca.prince@boston.gov If an air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide procedure & kit for vomit & diarrheal clean up events. Provide & maintain accessible. Inspector will provide procedure to the operator.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining food safety and others managerial controls. . Reviewed at the time of inspection. CFPM to train staff on procedures.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf)

Inspector note: 3 bay sink on site observed non operational or accessible. Provide accessibility
code 590.004/4-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for the low temp diswasher on site. Provide & maintain accessible
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior exterior of ice machine observed soiled by brown substance interior/exterior and around dishwasher (bar/downstairs) observed soiled with build up drain boards for clean dishes observed soiled by grease and foods residue. Clean & Sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Water throughout the facility observed between 75F-105F. Provide repair to meet peak demanding time
code 590.005/5-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Bar handsink & kitchen handsink observed without paper towel. Provide . PIC to monitor handwashing . (cos)
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple old mice droppings observed in the basement storage area. Clean to remove At the time of inspection Orkin pest control was on site. IPM report was provide and showed activity.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Observed staff working in the kitchen without hair restraint. Provide
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide Servsafe Certificate. Post current Servsafe Certificate
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Container of cooked foods observed stored in walkin. Provide cover to prevent contamination
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed portion cup stored inside food. Discontinue use utensils with handle to prevent contamination by hands.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed staff cleaning food contact surfaces with yellow sponges. Discontinue
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use (C)

Inspector note: Observed walk in shelvings lined with cardboard. Discontinue
code 590.004/4-102.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood filters & attachment observed soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 7.6.26
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)

Inspector note: Dishwasher downsrairs observed missing data plate . Provide
code 590.004/4-204.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Bar handsink observed leaking cold water faucet observed not dispesing kichen handsink observed leaking . Provide repair Multiple faucet observed not operating. 3 bay sink observed clogged.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Grease barrel observed heavily soiled with visible grease build up. Clean to remove to prevent pest access.
code 590.005/5-501.116-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor in the basement area observed in need of deep cleaning due to loose debris. stagnant water. stagnant soda syrup and floor under equipments in the bar area. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector note: Restroom light bulbs observed missing protective shield. Provide
code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Door sweep on the backdoor observed not effective (hole) . Install effective door sweep to prevent pest/rodent entry
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: All handwashing sink on site (ktichen/ restroom) observed missing employee must hanwashing signage. Provide to encourage handwashing and to prevent contamination by hands PIC to label food prep sink
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector note: Lighting by the back door observed not operating. Provide repair
code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector note: Mop / mop bucket observed stored in kitchen area. Discontinue & store as discussed during the inspection
code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Basement storage area observed heavily clutter. Clean & organize to prevent pest/rodent harborage
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Observed hole in the basement wall .Repair Observed broken handwashing sink in the restroom. Repair
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide Allergen Awareness Certificate Post current Allergen Awareness Certificate
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on November 13, 2025: 28 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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