Bombay Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings13
• critical findings4

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Hot Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: chicken/sauce 130 degrees/reheated to 165 degrees by manager rice in rice cooker/120 degrees/reheated to 165 degrees by manager
  code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cold Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: dressing 60 degrees/removed by manager/must be 41 degrees or below
  code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical
  Inspector note: provide proper training for handwashing/observed pot washer rinse hands in 2 bay sink
  code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PIC Performing Dutiescritical
  Inspector note: properly train all staff on proper use of 2 bay sink sanitizer
  code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Insects Rodents Animals
  Inspector note: remove evidence of rodent droppings from wooden storage shelving in basement
  code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: store all opened bulk food bags in covered containers provide proper food service grade containers/discontinue bulk food storage in large waste receptacles
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Design
  Inspector note: replace/resurface worn white cutting boards
  code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Thermometers
  Inspector note: repair rinse gauge to test between 180-194 degrees provide accurate thermometer to both walk in units
  code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Test Kit Provided
  Inspector note: provide new quat test kit with guide
  code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
  Inspector note: properly store all plastic utensils with handle presented
  code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: repair leak to pipe at top of dishmachine
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: kitchen/clean floor area under all equipment and sinks
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: clean all silver and yellow shelving along wall in kitchen
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 9, 2011: 13 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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