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July 27, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeRetail Food
failed findings8
critical findings2

Failed findings

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)critical

Inspector note: Several packages of dog foods and packages fo cookies with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and provide a detailed pest control report for re-inspection.
code 590.003/3-701.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Rodent Bait Stations (P)critical

Inspector note: Evidence of bags of poison being placed in the basement dry storage area. Discontinue the use of open bags of poison and use only approved methods of bait.
code 590.007/7-206.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves with bird fees and pet foods. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Evidence of fruit fly activity noted near where the Yuka is being stored. Address.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of a cat living on the premises. Remove.
code 590.006/6-501.115-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Excess ice build-up observed on the outside of the freezer located next to the deli station. Address and defrost to remove. Excess moisture observed on the ground in front of the 2 door glass seafood freezer. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Storage shelves for bird feed and pet foods visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove. Storage shelves where Yuka and other roots are being stored visibly soiled. Clean to remove all.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Hand sink in the produce preparation area is not draining proeprly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Water leaking from ceiling located near the basement water heater. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Management is to remove kick plates from under affected area's ie: dog foods bird feed as well as cookies and crackers in order to provide better monitoring on rodents.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 6, 2023: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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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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