Cafe Podima

• official resultClosed by the city
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings3
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Heavy roach acitivity observed thru basement of establishment. PIC not able to provide an updated pest control report from a licensed exterminator. Advised pic to provide an updated pest report and to maintain a clean and sanitized area.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed infestation of live and dead roach activity on equipment staircases and floors. PIC must obtain a report from a licensed exterminator to confirm treatment of establishment.
  code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker exp 9/23. Provide proof of scheduled inspection at the time of reinspection. Per pic ispection is scheduled for 10.14 Provide proof of inspection via email to shemica.debnam@boston.gov when completed.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed meat slicer with heavy food particles. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC not monitoring proper cleaning procedures. Observed handsinks soiled and missing paper towels and hand soap. Review and retrain.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink missing Soap. Provide
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Missing paper towels at handsink. Provide
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  Inspector note: Heavy food soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove
  code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (C)
  Inspector note: Observed several areas with dead roaches. Clean and sanitize all areas and discard any glue traps with pest activity.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Observed old boxes and unused equipment stored in the prep area. Discard any old equipment and boxes from shipment that are not needed.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Closed by the city on October 4, 2023: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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