Bell In Hand

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Certificate needs to be on site - finalize the consumer advisory as discussed • Post the PIC's current food safety certificate on site
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  Inspector note: Exterior menu board is missing the entire * Consumer Advisory - Address as discussed
  code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Replace all compromised cutting boards where needed in the kitchen
  code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
  Inspector note: Customers walking right into the restaurant with dogs stating the dog is a pet - discontinue practices -
  code 590.006/6-501.115-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Set up accordingly
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Sponges Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Remove sponges from the prep sink - do not use on food contact surfaces
  code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the visible grease and grime where needed - remove soiled vents to soak overnight seems to work well for stubborn stains
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
  Inspector note: Discontinue to scatter in use wiping cloths all around the kitchen - return to the sanitizing buckets as discussed
  code 590.004/4-901.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Covering Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Ensure to replace the lids or covers after use on each trash receptacle to minimize potential contamination and rodent activity outside
  code 590.005/5-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Outdoor Storage Surface (C)
  Inspector note: Level out the problamatic surfaces along the building where needed
  code 590.005/5-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Outside Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the alleyway and all loose trash and debris scattered around the trash receptacles where needed
  code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the floors and the walls underneath and behind the entire cooking line from all visible soils
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Drying Mops (C)
  Inspector note: Eleveta all in use soiled mops and brooms after use
  code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 10, 2025: 1 finding recurred. 12 previous findings did not recur.

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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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