Asta

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Backflow Prevention (P)critical
  Inspector note: Food prep sink drain is directly plumbed. Install air gap for proper seperation. Handouts provided. Provide copy of ISD plumbing permit with time frame of completion and scope of work by a licensed plumber.
  code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Drawer refrigerator unit is currently inoperable. Make all necessary repairs. Ample additional refrigeration in place holding at below 41F to support the menu.
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: What appears to be exposed waste pipes in ceiling above ice machine in basement. Seal with cleanable materials. Column in kitchen with damaged surfaces. Resurface.
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: No handwashing signage at handsink. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Anti-Choking
  Inspector note: Choke save certificate is expired. Provide current. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance
  code 590.009(E)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on October 9, 2025: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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