Assaggio

October 22, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings16
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: Freshly cut cherry tomatos 60F store in cold unit for eating. Per PIC the tomato was cut 15 minutes prior. Tomato was moved to walking unit art 36F to cool down
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw shrimp 57F cooked octupus 56F stored in the refrigeration drawer. PIC voluntarily discard all products.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Per PIC fruits and vegetables gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. Facility observed without space to add a prepsink. PIC to provide plumber report and request a variance and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: P's & PF's noted on the inspection report . PIC train staff on violaton noted on the inspection report. PIC to review training materials and train staff.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)

Inspector note: Bar low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer. Provide repair (COS)
code 590.004/4-204.117-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide detergent non rinse sanitize for the 2 bay sink where both large pots and vegetable gets washed. Provide
code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior of ice machine observed soiled interior of couple upright refrigeration unit observed soiled.Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Staff bathroom observed without handsoap. Provide (COS)
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Multiple bulk bins observed without lables. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Dispensing utensils observed stored in stagnant water at 74F. Discontinue
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Multiple employee belongins observed stored on top of dry goods and shelvings storing foods. Discontinue.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent/ attachments observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker 11.7.25
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen low temp dishwasher observed without data plate operation. Provide
code 590.004/4-204.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Multiple drawers refrigeration unit observed at 50F-56F and with thorn gasket . Repair
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Multiple cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/repair
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Multiples handsink observed without handwashing sign (bar/ restrooms) Provide
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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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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