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Billy Tse Restaurant

April 23, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings1
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Variances (C)

Inspector note: Do not add salts to enhance certain foods for shelf life with consulting the health deparment - whole fish is being cured - removed from the refrigeration unit
code 590.008/8-103.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)critical

Inspector note: Use gloves when handling smoked [ fully cooked ] seafood
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: Make the necessary coirrections where needed to the menu items offered under cooked
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Replace compromised chlorine test strips
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)

Inspector note: Change out aprons when visibly soiled from prior use throughout the day
code 590.002/2-304.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: Ensure the names match on both the food safety and allergen awareness certificates as discussed
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Inspector note: Do not store seafood directly on the ice -- use the parchment paper when needed
code 590.003/3-303.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Replace the plastic cups with scoops and a handle attached to them
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Set up as discussed
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)

Inspector note: Remove all spatulas with splintered edges
code 590.004/4-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean the interior / exterior of all freezer / refrigeration units - exterior of all cooking equipment -- bulk food storage bins - shelving under all prep tables -and all areas containing visible food soils
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Inspector note: Discontinue leaving in use rags lying all over thekitchen surfaces
code 590.004/4-901.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Clean the floors walls and ceiilings including the blades to the electric ceiling fans from visible soils
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)

Inspector note: Relocate the electric bug light stored over the prep table
code 590.006/6-202.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 16, 2025: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 13 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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