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Amsterdam Cafe

March 20, 2008 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings13
critical findings2

Failed findings

Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Pan stored in handsink at front counter.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: PIC unfamilar with EMPLOYEE HEALTH policy cooking temps.Review all.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of rodent droppings on food storage shelving in basement.Clean and sanitize.Provide an IPM report from exterminator.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Open bulk bags of food(candy) in storage cabinets.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Inspector note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints.
code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Use of duct tape on cellar stairs and equipment(freezers etc).Light shield in basement prep taped. Properly repair.Electrical faceplate to freezer outlet in basement missing.Large gap under basement door.Seal.Side of handsink in basement worn.Repair.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: No warewashing instructions at 3 bay.Only 1 drain plug for 3 bays.Provide all 3
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Storage cabinets dirty under coffee/expresso machines.Pot/pan storage rack in basement dirty.Use of cardboard to line shelving.Remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Cutting board stored on floor at front counter.Pans stored on grease trap and pipes.
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No toilet tissue in restroom.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Floors dirty behind equipment(freezers etc.).Also prep refridges.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Ceiling area in basement leaks(under outside stairs).
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Unaccessable hallway in basement.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 6, 2007: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 5 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.