Buttermilk & Bourbon

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• 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: Cooked pork raw shrimp sliced cucumbers reading 50-55F for 30-45 min per PIC.(Chef stating items were recently prepped) Maintain all items 41F or below PIC removing to cool/hold 41F or below. Discussed cooling & cold holding procedures with the chef.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: There is evidence of roach activity at the coffee station(live roaches observed on a sticky trap). Dead roach observed in the common hallway of the building. Holes & what appears to be gnawing at some ceiling tiles in the storage location. Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. After discussing with the PIC the PIC states that pest control visits have been increased to twice a week due to activity. It was also discussed that the PIC will contact the pest control company(Modern pest) to discuss other options to further address all issues(ex:fogging multiple visits ect...) The PIC was also instructed to forward all upcoming pest reports to the Health division(ISDHealth@Boston.gov)
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
  Inspector note: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
  code 590.007/7-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Provide labels on all bulk storage bins.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
  Inspector note: Remove all cardboard & tin foil from the storage shelving unit.
  code 590.004/4-502.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: there are some damaged ceiling tiles(holes) in the back prep storage room caused by possible gnawing by rodents. Repair/replace damaged tiles as needed Discuss with pest control
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Intensity-Lighting (C)
  Inspector note: Light not working in the back prep storage.Repair/replace bulb
  code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: The hood sticker was observed as being expired on 3.26.24.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post a new sticker. PIC stating the appt is on 4.23.24
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 4, 2024: 8 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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