Banh Mi Ok

December 11, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings17
critical findings3

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed employees not washing hands in between tasks. Ensure that all employees are trained properly on handwashing procedures. Employee did not change gloves after opening the restroom door
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cabbadge was observed at an elevated temperature of 51F. provide proper cold holding of 41F and below
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed cooked tofu 89F in the hot holding unit- PIC reheated the tofu to 165F and up.( corrected on site) train staff on monitoring temperature
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: The three bay sink was not set up properly. Properly train the employees to wash equipment in soapy water rinse in clean water sanitize in the third bay and then air dry the items.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hand washing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces and review responsibilities for company illness procedures. Certified Manager must retrain all staff.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector note: Front fridge / provide proper labeling to all prepackaged food Items (Creamy Flan)
code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Provide up to date test kit/test kit on site expired 2024
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: the three compartment sink was not supplied with any approved sanitizer at the time of insepection. Per PIC they only wash and rinse dished with hot water without using sanitizer. Provide Sanitizer to 3 bay sink
code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine to remove possible mold-like substance. clean and sanitize can opener blade to remove heavy soils
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Employee observed working on the line without hair restraint. Provide
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: uncovered food ( egg rolls) observed inside the freezer. Cover all food items to prevent contamination
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Front counter stored open boxes were observed on the floor. stored all open boxes 6 inch of the floor to prevent contamination.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Sponges observed at warewashing 3 compartment sinks. Discontinue using sponge to wash food contact surfaces.
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cardboad observed on shelving in the front counter area. Remove to maintain sanitary conditions Clean all cabinet to remove soils. clean and sanitize
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: All floors in front counter area and warewashing rooms observed in need of deep cleaning to remove debris build up. clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Evidence of rodent activity ( mouse droppings) was noted in multiple areas of the facitity. clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the bathroom. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: Dead cockroaches observed inside the cabinet. clean to remove
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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