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Boston Symphony Orchestra

November 19, 2025 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 14 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector note: Final rinse temperure on High temp dish machine 170 F IMD 150 F at Bar 4
code 590.004/4-501.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple clean and sanitized equipment have old stickers on them Ice being let in ice bins from previous events - Bars C-1 Kitchen/ware washing/storage (basement) Pops Kitchen/ware washing Bars -Higginson Higginson North O'Block-Kay 1 and 2 Cabot-Cahners 3 & 4 (attached rooms)
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Consumer cups stored in front of hand sink in O'Block-Kay Bar Items stored in hand sink basins - Bar 2
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No drying device at hand sink - Bar 2 & 3
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Flies - Higgins Bar - Provide full extermination and fly control plan prior to reinspection
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Items stored on floor Wiping cloth buckets buckets pans equipment in C-1 Kitchen/ware washing/storage (basement) Pops Kitchen/ware washing Bars -Higginson Higginson North O'Block-Kay 1 and 2 Cabot-Cahners 3 & 4 (attached room) Using milk crates for shelving - Provide proper shelving 6" above the floor throughout
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Condiments Protection (C)

Inspector note: Open PC condiments not stored in food grade covered containers - Pops Kitchen/ware washing
code 590.003/3-306.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: Food storage containers not properly stored inverted ice buckets not stored inverted to allow for proper drainage
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Straws at Bars not protected from contamination
code 590.004/4-904.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Soils on floor walls and attachments - C-1 Kitchen/ware washing/storage (basement) Pops Kitchen/ware washing Bars -Higginson Higginson North O'Block-Kay 1 and 2 Cabot-Cahners 3 & 4 (attached rooms)
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Hand sinks at bars missing employee hand wash signs
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Unused and unnecessary articles stored in C-1 Kitchen/ware washing/storage (basement). Pops Kitchen/ware washing Bars -Higginson Higginson North O'Block-Kay 1 and 2 Cabot-Cahners 3 & 4 (attached rooms)
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Floor Walls in disrepair C-1 Kitchen/ware washing/storage (basement) Pops Kitchen/ware washingBars -Higginson Higginson North O'Block-Kay 1 and 2 Cabot-Cahners 3 & 4 and rooms attached Exposed insulation around wall pipes in C-1 Storgage room
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 29, 2025: 14 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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