Boston Burger

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings14
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
  Inspector note: No chemical sanitizer for 3 bay sink PIC has sent for quats sanitizer
  code 590.004/4-501.114-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Clean and sanitized food contacts are visiably heavily soiled - Ware washing storage
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Prep/cooking line - Ladder in front of hand sink - Removed by PIC Bar area - Bucket in hand sink Removed by PIC
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: No hand cleanser at hand sink - Prep/cooking line
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of fruit flies in food prep (basement and main) bar area Provide full extermination and IPM report (see information sent via email) I reviewed most recent exterminator's report which is not detailed
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
  Inspector note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
  code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Food storage containers are not labeled with common name - Kitchen/prep/storage/bar/basement prep and storage
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Tongs stored on oven door
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitzing solution - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/bar/basement prep area
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Condiments Protection (C)
  Inspector note: Open foods are not stored in food grade containers with tight fitting lids that are NSF approved - Kitchen/bar/basement prep area
  code 590.003/3-306.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Storage Areas Rooms and Receptacles Capacity and Availability (C)
  Inspector note: 3 grease bins are dirty rusted. 2 are uncovered and 1 is not have locked/secured
  code 590.005/5-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Ceilngs walls and floor not clean in prep/kitchen/ware washing/storage/basement prep/bar area
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Remove all unused and unnecessary artcles from basement Trash/boxes/keg are being stored in basement and not kept neat and clean
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Missing stained and discolored tiles in chemical storage kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage areas 1 door salad/sandwich unit on line does not have door gaskets and door does not close properly Rust on caster/wire shelving in walk in units Walk in unit door does not close tight basement Rusted floor drains - floor drains not covered Basement prep/ware washing/kitchen up/bar area
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 17, 2026: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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