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September 15, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeRetail Food
failed findings5
critical findings1

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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 an addional pest control report for re-inspection.
code 590.003/3-701.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of gnaw marks on several bags of dg food. Address and provide additional pest control reports for the re-inspection.
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. Excess frost and ice build-up observed inside of the glass door freezer. Address defrost and clean to remove. Parts have been order for the freezer and will be installed upon arrival as of 9/15/2023
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor in the rear of the of the basement storage area with what appears to be cat litter and feces. Address and clean to remove. • 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

Checks marked passed

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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 27, 2023: 5 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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