Birch Street Bistro

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed beef in walk in unit @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC stored in shallow pans in walk in unit. Corrected on site
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed no sanitizer for chemical dishmachine. PIC stated the order has been placed for sanitizer and delivery is pending. The 3 Bay sink is being used as the alternative at this time of inspection. Quats - 200ppm.
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
  Inspector note: No irreversible thermomete on site for high temp machine. Provide
  code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Observed hood filters removed and secured in place. Maintain filters tight fitting
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Observed soiled ice build up and food spills in upright freezer and deep freezer. Clean to remove soils
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Observed leaky faucet @ 3 Bay sink and leak underneath Bar handsink. Repair
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: Post the current permit for food establishment in a conspicuous place for consumers
  code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 30, 2021: 7 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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