Cafe 472

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings11
• 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: Hummus 51F reach in flip top unit holding at 50F. Make all necessary repairs. Hummus voluntarily discarded.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
  Inspector note: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
  code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Multiple containers of prepared foods in glass reach that were held overnight with no date markings. Provide.
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
  Inspector note: Large of the two flip to units at cookline holding at 50F. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative units holding at below 41F to be utilized until this unit is repaired.
  code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of mice and cockroach activity. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Floors with visible soils under equipment and sinks. Clean floors under around and behind equipment throughout.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Prohibitions (C)
  Inspector note: Case of dispoble cups stored in crawl space with dirt floor off basement kitchen. REMOVE.
  code 590.004/4-903.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Rear receiving door to alleyway with large gap on bottom of door with daylight visible. Install pest proof door sweep.
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
  Inspector note: Dead mouse on trap near dry storage area dead cockroaches observed on glue trap near pizza oven and furnace area. Remove. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
  code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: 2024 Health Permit is posted. Post current 2025 health permit. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov if you need a copy sent to you.
  code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 12, 2024: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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