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Alma Cantina

July 8, 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: 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. In process (7.8.26) 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 590.005/5-204.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

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: Pass
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector note: Warewashing handwashing sink observed broken (damaged) non operational. Repair (per PIC wil be installed in the next couple days)
code 590.005/5-204.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
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: Pass
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Bar handsink observed leaking cold water faucet observed not dispesing kichen handsink observed leaking . Provide repair (in process 6.30.26) Multiple faucet observed not operating. 3 bay sink observed clogged.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Observed hole in the basement wall .Repair (in process 6.30.26) Observed broken handwashing sink in the restroom. Repair
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
flagged at inspection

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

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 30, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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Source: Analyze Boston.