Better Bagels

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings4
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cleaning Procedure (P)critical
  Inspector note: No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff.
  code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
  Inspector note: No handwashing sink at front service line where preparation of sandwiches occurs. One lone handsink in bakery area. Install additional handwash sink at front service line.
  code 590.005/5-204.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Flies present. Provide pest report.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean shelving and floors of visible food debris and crumbs. Ceiling with visible buildup of carbon soils. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 12, 2023: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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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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