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Bourbon St. Cafe

January 31, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: The pork on the hot holding table is 120F the chicken is 130F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above.
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: There are cockroaches in the kitchen and there are sanitation issues at the establishment. Clean encrusted grease off surfaces remove old mopheads that are no longer cleanable and continue to treat for roaches. The exterminator suggested an access panel to treat around the steam table. Try to find a way to provide access for thorough treatment of the area.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Bulk food containers are unlabeled. Label bulk food containers.
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: The scoop for rice is stored in a cup with ice. Store in-use utensils properly: 1) in the food with the handle extended 2) in hot water that is above 140F 3) in cold running water 4) or on a clean surface and the utensil is cleaned every four hours. The knives are stored between the pipes and the wall. Store properly.
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Bulk food items are stored in trash barrells. Provide commercial grade containers or store the food in the original packaging in the containers trash barrells are not made with commercial grade plastic and food cannot come in direct contact with them for storage.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: The mops are visibly soiled with food debris and there are roaches in the area they are stored in. Discard items that are no longer cleanable and replace. The wiping cloths in areas are heavily discolored. Discard items that are no longer cleanable. The cardboard boxes for the aluminum foil and film are heavily soiled. Provide surfaces that are smooth cleanable and durable.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: The exteriors of the bulk food bins and the wheels that they are stored on are encrusted with food. Clean all the containers to remove debris.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: The floors are soiled behind equipment. Clean to remove.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: There are a lot of low uncovered pipes and exhaust vents in the kitchen that are encrusted with food and grease debris. Clean thoroughly to remove debris.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: There are excess items in the storage area. Remove all unecessary and broken items.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 6, 2011: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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