Boston Kitchen Pizza

August 30, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings13
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Foods inside of the pizza cooler with elevated temperatures between 48-53F. Ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods to be removed by PIC at the time of the inspection.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)

Inspector note: Steak tips in th under the counter cooler with an elevated temperature of 60F due to PIC partially cooking meats. Discontinue partially cooking all meats unless otherwise authorized by the City of Boston Health Department.
code 590.003/3-401.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Pizza unit in the front service area with an elevated temperature of 43F. Disocntinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. PIC to remove all TCS foods if unit is not operating properly.
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No test strips available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No paper towels at any hand sink inside of the establishment. provide.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the main kitchen area. Address. Up to date pest control report was provided at the time of the 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 Allergen Certification. Provide. No one on site with a current Food Safet Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in a Food Safety Course.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths are to be stored in a sanitizing solution throughout all hours of operation.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Container of raw steak observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Pipe under the single bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Faucet at the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Pipe under the hand sink in the main kitchen is leaking. Repair.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Trash receptacles in the dish/kitchen area's not covered. Provide coverings to help minimize fly activity.
code 590.005/5-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: Sticky fly paper observed hanging in the back dish area. Discontinue and remove fly paper during all operational hours of the day.
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on April 13, 2021: 13 findings appeared for the first time.

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