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Chinatown Cafe

August 18, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out at room temperature. Discotinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Mixture was removed at the time of the inspection.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No test strips available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink in the back preparation area being blocked by a large storage rack. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessibel during operationla hours.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector note: Logs for time as a public health control not available at the time of the inspection. Provide and have accessible for the Health Departments review.
code 590.008/8-103.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide proper sanitzing solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Bus buckets filled with meats observed being stored on the gorund of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Card board being used to line storage shelves in the back prearation area. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth. Drying rack above the 3 bay sink with a rust like substance. Clean to remove resurface or replace.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Storage rack with rice cookers on them visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Evidence of house flies in the main kitchen/back preparation area's. Address pest control reports were up to date at the time of the inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 9, 2019: 10 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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