Boston Bowl

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings1
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Backflow Prevention (P)critical
  Inspector note: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink. Waiting on plumber for the schedule/installation of the prep. sink air gap as of 7/25/2025.
  code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Multiple items in the open top sandwich reachin reading 55-60F (Sliced tomato cole slaw salsa shredded chicken). Unit reading 60F Maintain cold holding 41F or below. Items moved to alternate refrigeration to cool/hold 41F or below. Unit placed out of service
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: Provide working internal thermometers in all refrigeration units
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: The open top sandwich unit observed reading 60F.Repair Maintain cold holding 41F or below
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the interiors of the fryers to remove grease buildup.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the floor under the fryers to remove spilled grease
  code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 17, 2025: 1 finding recurred. 5 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.