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Cafe Podima
January 19, 2017 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
- failed findings13
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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Location AccessiblecriticalInspector note: Handsink at warewash found with bowls inside and tongs. Maintain free access to handwashing facilities unobstructed at all times.
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Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: Ice cream blender with caked on food soils on various components. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry all components of machine with the proper frequency after each use.
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Cross Connection Back Siphonage BackflowInspector note: Plumbed drain for yogurt machine with self rinsing mechanism connected to a direct waste drain with odorous fumes emitting from drain. Replace drain with indirect waste drain. Provide detailed plumbers report and time frame for completion of work upon reinspection. Discontinue using unit until proper modifications are made to machine to prevent potential contamination of back flowing waste water.
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Insects Rodents AnimalsInspector note: Rear door sweep on door sweep compromised to outside alley with what appears to be rodent gnaw marks. Replace with rodent proof doorsweep to prevent entrance of vermin. Basement door to adjacent basement without door sweep and seals around permimeter of door. Seal and provide rodent proof door sweep. Heavy presence of fruit flies. Provide updated pest control report upon reinspection.
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Inadequate Facilities/Cooling MethodsInspector note: Refrigerator next to pizza oven not operating. Repair unit to maintain 41F or below for adequate refrigeratation for volume of business. Unit holding shelf stable dressing PIC voluntarily disposed of bottle of ranch dressing marked 'keep refrigerated". Provide invoice from refrigeration maintenance company upon reinspection.
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Clean Cloths Hair RestraintInspector note: Several food workers without hair restraints. Provide.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: Handle to ice cream blender with caked on food soils. outside of machine with dried ice cream spatters. Thoroughly clean and sanitize unit. Soda refrigerated unit next to ice cream mizer with caked on food soils. Clean to remove.
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Clean Equipment & Utensils StorageInspector note: Trays being stored behind handsink faucet. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry and store away from potential sources of contamination.
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Single Service Articles Stored DispensedInspector note: Pizza boxes observed being stored directly on sales floor. Elevate all single use articles and stored in protected areas.
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Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue SignageInspector note: No paper towels at cookline and warewash handsinks. Provide. Maintain paper towels fully stocked. Corrective action taken.
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Adequate Number Frequency Vermin ProofInspector note: Waste oil container found without cover in alley. Maintain covered. PIC corrective action taken.
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Improper Maintenance of FloorsInspector note: Floors under and around ice cream freezer with buildup of grease. Clean to remove. Clean under and around all cookline equipment.
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Premises MaintainedInspector note: Out of use refrigerated unit in basement room old mixing attachments and debri in basement room. Remove all items not neccessary to the business.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on September 7, 2016: 13 findings appeared for the first time.
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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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