Al's South St. Express

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings2
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked chicken inside of the steam table at 110F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Chicken to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
  Inspector note: Freshly made chicken salad inside of the front service deli cooler with an elevated temperature of 55F. Chicken salad had just been prepared prior to opening. Discontinue and enusre proper cooling methods are in place prior to being placed out for service.
  code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 17, 2020: 2 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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