Al's South St. Express

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓(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: Pass
• ✓(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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 26, 2022: 3 previous findings did not recur.

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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.

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