Bamboo Thai Restaurant

October 8, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings13
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: In the kitchen observed multpile TCS foods stored at ambient temperatures outside of mechanical refrigeration. All items per PIC had been prepared at around 11am today and directed employees to put them into refrigeration to get to 41F or below. Cold store TCS items at or below 41F. Cucumbers 66F/Napa cabbage 57F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: Location has a V/D kit but it only contains bandages. Per the person in charge there are no procedures and no supplies to clean up a vomit or diarrhea event. Produce V/D procedures to use on premise and a clean up kit.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: The person in charge who is a certified food protection manager could not name all the symptoms and none of the illnesses that require reporting for food workers; the person in charge could not give the correct minimum cooking temperatures for pork beef and seafood; the person in charge could not properly set up the three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize. The person in charge must be knowlegable about cooking temperatures and how to properly sanitize food contact surfaces.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed an employee washing dishes in the kitchen hand sink. Person in charge directed the employee to stop washing dishes in the hand sink and to clean and sanitize the hand sink. Hand sinks can only be used to wash hands.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed large rodent droppings in basement in multiple rooms. Clean and saniitize surfaces provide IPM pest report to damien.yee@boston.gov
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Throughout the kitchen deli containers and bottles with ingredients removed from bulk are missing name labels; provide. Foods removed from bulk and moved to new containers must have name labels.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Inspector note: Observed bean sprouts stored in water at 67F. Discontinue this practice and store bean sprouts dry to prevent microorganism growth.
code 590.003/3-303.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Multiple in use utensils stored inside 66F water observed deli cups used to scoop foods from bulk in kitchen; store utensils in 135F or above water or in cool running water or in or on a dry sanitized surface; discontinue use of scoops without handles to prevent contamination by hands.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector note: Observed deli containers used to store foods and ingredients. Discontinue use of deli containers and use containers that are durable cleanable and nonporous.
code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Multiple refrigerators and the walkin cooler in the basement lack internal thermometers; provide.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Multiple gaskets for refigerators and freezers are damaged throughout the establishment; repair or replace. Tiles in the basement where the sinks are are damaged or missing; repair or replace. The restroom door for employees is not self-closing; repair or replace. The wood floor below the ice machine is in disrepair; repair or replace.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Interior of ice machine has pink slime; floors and walls of kitchen have encrusted grease stains and soils; drop ceiling is rotting with black mold like substance in dry storage area in basement. Clean and sanitize surfaces or repair and replace.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector note: In the employee restroom the wast receptacle does not have a cover; provide.
code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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