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Cafenation

April 17, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings3
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: At the designated food prep sink there is a direct connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an indirect connection (air gap) at the prep sink.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple damaged gaskets at cold holding units; repair or replace damaged gaskets.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: In the employee restroom there are multiple missing and damaged ceiling tiles; repair or replace the ceiling tiles.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: Per the person in charge there are no written procedures for cleaning a vomit and diarrhea event; provide.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Assignment (Pf)

Inspector note: The designated person in charge was not able to answer questions about illness policy the reportable symptoms and the reportable illnesses; provide a person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization.
code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: No certificate for a certified food protection manager and allergen awareness training could be presented during the inspection; provide and post visible to customers.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Observed food handlers preparing food without hair restraints; provide effective hair restraints for food handlers.
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Observed in multiple cold holding units lacking internal thermometers; provide internal thermometers at all cold holding units.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Post 2026 Health Permit and Site Cleanliness License visible to customers Post allergen poster in back of house for staff Post signage visible to customers stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request." Provide at least one person on staff that is trained in the choke saving technique and their certification
code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 10, 2026: 3 findings recurred. 6 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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