Ben Cotto

July 23, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings17
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE tiramisu dessert. Discontinue . Store as discussed
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Reheating for Hot Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked meatball 68F-70F observed stored in the hot holding unit. Food was removed and reheated to 198F prior to placing in the hot holding unit.
code 590.003/3-403.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Food prep sink observed missing air gap/ direct to waste PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an air gap in the food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If the air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: P's & PF's violation noted on the report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of prepped foods observed stored in the walking and reach in cold unit without date marking. Provide made discard date prior to storing.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips to measure the sanitizer pH in the 3 bay sink. Provide Inspectors test strips was used to record the pH.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior of ice machine observed soiled with brown substances interior of middle bay of the food prep sink observed soiled with food debris. Clean & sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Food prep/warewashing handsink observed blocked by multiple articles. Remove. Maintain accessible at all time to encourage handwashing by food handlers . Excess water from ice machine observed dispensing non stop inside the warewashing/food prep area handsink. Discontinue
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen main handsink/ prep area handsink observed without hand cleanser. Provide & maintain. PIC to monitor handwashing
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Observed staff working in the kitchen (with foods) missing hair restraint. Provide to prevent contaminations
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Bulk bins storage containers condiments containers observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Barrier observed missing between handwashing sink & hot holding unit. Provide Frying basket/ knife holder observed stored inside the mop sink area. Discontinue/Remove Mop sink observed missing enclosure. Install
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen main cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace to remove
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Ceiling in the kitchen area leading into the dinning area observed with heavy grease build up. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Multiple handwashing sink observed missing signage (hand washing only/ employee must wash hands). Provide to encourage handwashing at the designated handsink.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Mechanical-Ventilation (C)

Inspector note: Small fryolator observed not under a hood. Install hood/ discontinue . Fire department was on site
code 590.006/6-304.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Old mice dropping observed downstairs in the storage room. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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