Boston Common Coffee Co.

October 31, 2018 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings13
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • Hot and Cold Watercritical
    Inspector note: Hand sink on the prep line has no hot water. Provide hot water for the hand sink. Employees are washing hands at the hand sink in the main kitchen.
    code 27-5-103.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Labeled Common Namecritical
    Inspector note: Label all spray bottles containing toxic chemicals
    code 41-7-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: No evidence of routine cleaning present in this establishment. PIC should instruct staff on routine cleaning principles and practices. PIC needs to set up routine cleaning practices to ensure all affected surfaces remain clean sanitized and free of contaminants at all times.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: Evidence of roaches and flies present in this establishment. Provide extermination service Before the compliance inspection. Also provide report from exterminator thast includes a game plan for dealing with infestations. Have reciept and game plan available for the compliance inspection.
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Remove heavy buildup on sides of the ice machine Remove al non ice related materials stored on top of the ice machine. Clean interior of the ice machine. Remove built up soils.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Remove ice buildup indide freezer and cleasn the interior of the unit. Raemove rust buildup on top of the grease trap under the hand sink in the kithcen. Reseal (paint) top of the grease also.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Equipment Thermometers
    Inspector note: Provide thermometer for the one door reach in located at the prep kitchen.
    code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Test Kit Provided
    Inspector note: Provide test kit for measuring the sanitizer used at the 3 basy sink in the kitchen.
    code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Remove heavy buildup os dirt and soils inside the mop sink. Inside the mop closet keep all brooms and dusdt pans 6 inches off the floor.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Remove heavy buildup of soils on floor of walk in cooler. Clean floor area under and behind the ice machine in the kitchen. Remove heavy buildup on floor of the mop closet.
    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: Remove HEAVY buildup of dirt and soils on the wall behind the ice machine. Remove all food spills and soils buildup on the walls of the prep kitchen and the main kitchen area. HEAVY dust and soils buildup on walls and ceiling of the prep line. Dust buildup slso observed on the light shield covers to the light fixtures on the kitchen ceiling. Clean all mentioned surfaces to ensure all surfaces are clean and sanitary.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Premises Maintained
    Inspector note: Remove excess shelving on floor next to the walk in cooler
    code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 26, 2018: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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