Boston Kitchen Pizza

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings8
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Chicken inside of the under the counter cooler with a temperature 48F. Other foods inside of the same cooler at below 41F. Discontinue and esnure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)critical
  Inspector note: Spray arm to the 3 bay sink hangs below the fill line. Address and ensure spray arm hangs above the fill line providing an air gap.
  code 590.005/5-202.13-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of fruit fly activity observed in the mop sink area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety course by the re-inspection date.
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Under the counter cooler appears to be working in one drawer but not the other. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Top portion of the pizza cooler appears to be running a little warm (grated cheese at 48F). Foods in the lower portion at 40F. Could possibly be from being left open. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Storage racks inside of the walk-in cooler with evidence of chipping and peeling paint. Clean to remove and resurface.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Single bay preparation sink does not appear to be draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hot water faucet at the hand sink near the front service area does not appear to be operating properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hot water was sufficient throughout the rest of the establishment.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 10, 2019: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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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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