Cafe Podima

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings4
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Paper towels missing at front handsink. Replace
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Cold holding unit behind counter not operating properly. Internal temperature 56F. PIC removed sliced marinated beef and marinated chicken from unit and voluntarily discarded. Discontinue use of equipment unitl it is repaired and operating properly. Repair/Replace Gasket torn on freezer chest in basement. Repair
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Heavily food soils and smudges on exterior of all refrigeration equipment. Clean to remove Food spills and and leaks on top of freezer chest in basement. Clean to remove
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Water leaking from ceiling in prep area. Currently no prep is being done in area. Per pic the leak is from the ac unit and the repair is being addressed today. Repair and continue to not store or prepare any food in the area. Clean area thoroughly and provide a work order to confirm repairs are done by a licensed technician.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 31, 2022: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings 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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