Ben Cotto

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  Inspector note: Ensure all new additions to the menu offered under cooked have the proper disclosure / reminder as we discussed
  code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of rodent activity oitside in the trash area - address with professonally licensed pest control company as discussed = pride and" IPM " report as we discussed
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: No current food safety certificate on site for the manager / PIC - Address
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Remove the two vents in the end of the hood above the char grill from heavy grease and grime
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outside Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Maintain all outdoor trash receptacles clean after being emptied as discussed
  code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
  Inspector note: Ensure all trashreceptacles have proper tight fitting lids on each individual container - replace any and all receptacles if they area compromised
  code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (C)
  Inspector note: Tighten up the expose areas in the cement around the back door / trash storage area as discussed
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 7, 2025: 7 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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