Birdies Hot Chicken

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Mac and cheese in hot holding unit at 89F. Reheated to acceptable temperature. Ensure product is heated up to 135F prior to being placed in hot holding unit.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Front counter hand sink observed without paper towels. Corrected on site.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
  Inspector note: Employee on cook line observed with no hair restraint. Provide.
  code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Handle of scoop in bulk sugar observed stored with handle in food product. Discontinue.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Food items stored on ground in walk in cooler. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Door under soda station observed with soils. Fry area observed with flour build up. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired. Grease build up on hood filters. Schedule cleaning appointment.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 19, 2024: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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