Al's South St. Express

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings3
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Rice at steam table at 100F. Reheated to 170F. Keep rice in steam table above 135F.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
  Inspector note: Cooked mushrooms in grill cooler at 75F cooked over one hour prior. Spread out in shallow pan and place in reach-in cooler.
  code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Shelves of two door reach-in cooler with soiled cardboard. Discard cardboard and discontinue lining sheves with cardboard. Use materials that are smooth cleanable and non-absorbent.
  code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 3, 2022: 3 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.