Boston Kitchen Pizza

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings9
• 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: Cooked chicken out on counter top at 55F. Raw chicken inside of the flip top pizza cooler at 50F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F>
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Rodent Bait Stations (P)critical
  Inspector note: Open blocks of poison observed in the main kitchen area. Discontoninue the use of open blocks of poison. Store bought roach spray being used in teh main kitchen area. Discontinue use.
  code 590.007/7-206.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of love roach activity noted in the back preparation 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/Allergen Certifications. Provide an up to date Allergen Certification for the re-inspection. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in a Food Safety Certification course for the re-inspection.
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Knives observed being stored in between wall and pipe at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue and store all knivrs in a clean and protected manner.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Containers of meats and other foods 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
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Flip top pizza cooler does not appear to be functioning properly. Address make any necessary repairs and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Gasket around the lower drawer of the 4 drawer cooler damaged not allowing to properly close/seal. Address and repair or replace gasket.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Pipe under the 3 bay sink leaking and with a slow drain. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 5, 2025: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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