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Cafe Hemsin

March 23, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw eggs inside of the walk-in cooler on the first floor observed being stored above ready to eat onions. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no cross contamination from raw eggs.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Cooked chicken inside of the open air cooler with an elevated temperature of 48F. PIC stated that the chicken had been cooked cooled and placed into the unit. Ensure all foods are cooled properly to below 41F before being placed into the open air coolers for service.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
PHF's Properly Thawed

Inspector note: Raw beef and fish observed being thawed at room temperature and in stagnant water. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Boxes of meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated at least 6 inches off the ground.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Door of the 2 door deli cooler not closing propely. Repair.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discotinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Clean cutting boards observed being stored on pipes located under the hand sink in the basement preparation area. Discontinue and store all cutting boards in a clean and protected area.
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Cold water faucet of the hand sink in the basement prearation area not operating properly. Address and make all necessary repairs. Pipe under the single bay sink on the first floor leaking. Repair.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Fixture's not properly shielded

Inspector note: Lights inside of the walk-in freezer with no shields. Provide.
code 38-6-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 25, 2015: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding 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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