Better Bagels

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
  Inspector note: Opened bottles of water soda scattered around the front counter use closed containers with a straw as discussed during inspection
  code 590.002/2-401.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean shelving where bagels are being stored from all visible food spills - clean counter tops inside refrigeration units from all visible food spills stains and soils
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Fixed Equipment Spacing or Sealing-Installation (C)
  Inspector note: Too many people working in a very small compact area relocate shelving and / or equipment as discussed during this current COVID-19 crisis
  code 590.004/4-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean cutting boards from visible sopils and deep lacerations
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Storage Areas Rooms and Receptacles Capacity and Availability (C)
  Inspector note: Area is very small - organize and maintain clean
  code 590.005/5-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Clean floors throughout the entire facility especially underneath the bagel racks from all food spills and soils
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)
  Inspector note: Utilize a designated area of the facility as discussed
  code 590.006/6-501.110-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 11, 2019: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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About this record

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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