Bar Mezzana

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

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: Bar dish machine not registering chlorine sanitizer. Discontinue using machine and service as needed. Use either dish machine in kitchen for washing/sanitizing all glassware.
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf)
  Inspector note: R.O.P. cooked pork loin in cooler dated 2/22. Discarded by PIC. Discontinue using Reduced Oxygen Packaging machine without a HACCP plan. Submit variance request with plan for HACCP approval from ISD.
  code 590.003/3-502.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No test strips for testing quats sanitizer or chlorine for final rinse on both low temp dish machines. Provide test strips for both quats and chlorine.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
  Inspector note: Multiple containers of prepped food held past date marked: Pickles 12/1 Pickled peppers 2/3 Caramelized onions 2/22 Fingerling potatoes 2/22 Foods discarded by PIC. Ensure prepped foods are not held for more than 7 days from date preppared.
  code 590.006/6-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Food debris in cookline refrigerated drawers. Clean and maintain
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 28, 2022: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.

Source: Analyze Boston.