Cafe Lava & Bento

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings3
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Interior of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean to prevent contamination.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink blocked with dishes. Staff using second hand sink at service line. Ensure hand sinks are unobstructed at all times for hand washing only.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Rice cooker on floor of kitchen. Place rice cooker on table or counter to prevent contamination from the floor.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 11, 2024: 3 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.

Source: Analyze Boston.