Boston Kitchen Pizza

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings8
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked meatballs in the hot holding unit at 87F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are maintained at 135F and above prior to being out for service. Meatballs to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: No soap at front service hand sink. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Thawing (C)
  Inspector note: Large package of raw frozen meat observed defrosting in the preparation sink. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
  code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Pipe under the preparation sink in the back room disconnected. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hot water fuacet to the front service hand sink is not operating. Address and make any necessary repairs. Additional sink in the rear is to be used until repairs have been made. Faucet at the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: No signage at the hand sink. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: 8-304.11 Post current Health Permit in the Food Establishment that is in a conspicuos location to the consumer.
  code L1status: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips available. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on November 18, 2020: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 6 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.