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Boston Common Coffee Co.

April 20, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings13
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Turkey and ham and cheese croissants are stored at room temperature. Store properly.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Labeled Common Namecritical

Inspector note: The spray bottles are unlabeled. Properly label all chemical bottles.
code 41-7-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: The manager has not taken the food protection or allergen course. Provide evidence of a certified food manager.
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Slicer is soiled. Clean to remove.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow

Inspector note: There is no backflow preventer on the mopsink hose. Provide to prevent back siphonage.
code 30-5-203.14** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: There are food products stored on the ground. Store items elevated. Food is filled past the fill lines in the sandwich unit. Store food properly.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: The cutting board on the sandwich unit is heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: The grease trap is rusty. Resurface to provide a smooth cleanable durable surface.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: The dishwasher gauges are not moving. Repair gauges so employees can verify that the equipment is getting cleaned and sanitized.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: There is no quats test kit to test sanitizer. Provide.
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: The floors throughout are soiled with built-up debris. Clean to remove.
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: The walls are soiled with food spills and debris. Clean to remove.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Mops stored in a ball in the mopsink. Store elevated to allow mops to dry out.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 21, 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.