Cafeteria Y Pupuseria Karen

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
  Inspector note: Cutting boards are heavily soiled interior of mixing bowls are soiled
  code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓PIC Knowledgecritical
  Inspector note: No serve safe - no food allergen Provide
  code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓PIC Performing Dutiescritical
  code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Non-Compliance w/Employee Health Policycritical
  Inspector note: New staff is not familiar
  code M-2-201.11/.14 .15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Consumer Advisoriescritical
  code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Insects Rodents Animals
  Inspector note: Visible signs of nrodent activity contact pest control company
  code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Washing fruits and veg's.
  Inspector note: Using handsink to wash carrotts discontinue and wash as discussed
  code 08-3-302.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
  Inspector note: Stoted on a shelf with chipped paint- relocate as discussed
  code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
  Inspector note: Clean area around the back stairs from looise trash and debris
  code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
  Inspector note: Holes around the a.c unit Repair as needed
  code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Clean walls througnhout kitchen from all visible food spills stains and soils Clean shelf behind stove from grease and grime
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Mop Sink not Provided
  Inspector note: Provide a location away from food service
  code 42-5-203.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 19, 2011: 12 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.