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Boston Common Coffee Co.

March 3, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Tomatoe Basil soup at the front steam table at 56F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above.
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: No one on site with a current Food Allergen or Food Safety certifications. Provide dosumentation of at least one full tim employee with ceritications.
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Bags of lettuce observed being stored in a milk crate on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all food elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Inspector note: Employee observed slicing peppers with no hair restraint. Discontinue and ensure all preparation staff are wearing some form of hair retraint.
code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Butane single top burner being used in the main kitchen area. Discontinue use unless otherwise authorized by the City of Boston. Door to the closet located in the front service area not attached properly. Repair.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: No equipment thermometer evident inside of the Odwalla upright cooler. Provide.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Drain board of the 3 compartment sink visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Floor of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Fixture's not properly shielded

Inspector note: Lights inside of the front sliding glass door cooler with no sheilds. Provide.
code 38-6-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 21, 2016: 9 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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