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Brown Sugar Cafe

February 3, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings8
critical findings3

Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Scallops 54F chicken 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Pesticide Usagecritical

Inspector note: There are cans of raid and they are spraying. All spraying should be done by a licensed exterminator.
code 41-7-206.12/.13*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Medicines FirstAid Storagecritical

Inspector note: There medicines stored in the kitchen above food items. Store medications in an employee area so it is notnear food products.
code 41-7-207-09.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PHF's Properly Thawed

Inspector note: There is steak thawing outside the walk-in. Thaw properly.
code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: The soup and other hot holding items on the stove are uncovered. Cover to protect from possible contamination. The ice is stored on top of the mussels. Store ice separated so it can drain away from food products.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: The cutting boards are heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: There are a few places where the tile grout is missing or damaged. Repair to provide a smooth cleanable durable surface.
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: The back door is not rodent proof and there are a few holes that are mentioned on the pest reports. Repair door and walls to prevent pests from entering the establishment.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 4, 2014: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 11 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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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