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Boston Common Coffee Co.

December 14, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Hummus inside of the single door deli cooler with an elevated temperature of 51F. PIC stated that the hummus had been in the unit from the previous night. Hummus was voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of fruit fly activity in the rear preparation room. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Boxes food observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Paper cup being used to dispense out of large bulk food container of sugar. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Small single door cooler with an elevated temperature of 43F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature below 41F. All foods were removed at the time of the inspection and placed into the walk-in cooler that was operating below 41F.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Dishwashng Facilities

Inspector note: Dish machine in the back preparation room is not operating. Address and make any necessary repairs. 3 Bay sink is currently being used to wash and sanitize all equipment.
code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: No evidence of an equipment thermometer inside of either dairy coolers in the front service area. Provide.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: No test strips were available at the time of the visit. Provide.
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Door and interior of the Moffat oven with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No signage at several hand sinks.Provide.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Floor of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: Wall behind the hand sink in the front service area with visible water damage. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 13, 2015: 12 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.