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Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

May 11, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings4
critical findings1

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Failed findings

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: The 3 bay sink is not able to close the drains on the 1st bay (Wash) and 3rd bay (Sanitizer). Repair both drains. Please use the middle bay for sanitizing until the high temp dishmachine is repaired. The toliet in the staff bathroom on the 2nd floor is not working. Contact licensed plumber to repair the toliet.
code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Please post allergen and chokesafe certification Ensure the staff is properly trained on setting up the 3 bay sink. Ensure the drains are working properly so that the staff member can properly set up the 3 bay sink.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector note: High temp dishmachine (W) 152 (R) 150. Contact licensed person to repair the temperatures.
code 590.004/4-501.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Observed worn and scored cutting boards. Resurface or replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 22, 2025: 4 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.

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