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Cafe Polonia

March 13, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Did not observe staff washing hands before preparing food. Retrain staff when to wash hands
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink blocked by a cart. Remove to provide access to the hand sink during all time of the operation
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Clothes Washers Dryers and Storage Cabinets Contamination Prevention Location (C)

Inspector note: Noted food cans stored under the stairwell in the back room. Remove
code 590.004/4-401.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Noted fan guard in the walkin refrigerator heaily soiled with dust. Clean with frequency
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Floor under the stove heavily soiled with grease. Clean with frequency
code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Filters in the hood heavily soiled. Clean with frequency
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 27, 2024: 6 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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