Al's South St. Express

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

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cooling (P)critical
  Inspector note: Pre-made chicken salad in the front deli service unit at 56F. Chicken salad had been made first thing in the morning (as stated by management). Discontnue and ensure all TCS foods are being properly cooled prior to being placed out for service. All other foods inisde of the unit were at below 41F.
  code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Excess moisture observed on the lower shelf of the cooler holding salad dressings. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Unit was operating at below 41F and equipped with a thermometer.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 5, 2021: 2 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.