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Chinatown Cafe

August 17, 2022 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 11 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw ducks hanging over containers of fried noodles. Store raw animal product below ready to eat foods and produce. Old duck boxes in prep kitchen. Do not save old duck boxes- assume they are contaminated and must be discarded. Corrected on site
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector note: Cooked duck feet and wings in foam to-go containers at 70F in reach-in cooler. Cooked pork at cookline cooler 95F. Both items cooked within 1-2 hours. Spread out in shallow pans to cool fully before packing or placing into service.
code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Soiled knives stored on employee beverage shelf. Pot lids stored visibly soiled on back shelf. Blood pooling under shelf in walk-in cooler. Clean all areas and equipment to prevent contamination.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Container of ginger blocking hand sinl in prep area. Hand sink must be accessible at all times. Corrected on site.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector note: Two spray bottles without labels full of red chemical. PIC stated chemical is oven cleaner. Label all chemical bottles to prevent contamination or possible poisoning.
code 590.007/7-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths at cookline not stored in sanitizing solution. Retrain staff to store wiping cloths in sanitizer to prevent cross contamination.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Soiled cardboard lining shelf under prep table. Discard cardboard and discontinue linging shelves.
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting boards heavily scoured and worn. Resurface or replace to prevent contamination. Heavily worn cutting surfaces cannot be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Cutting surfaces must be smooth and cleanable.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Interior of refrigerator under microwave soiled. Floor under steam table heavily soiled. Ceiling above ovens heavily soiled. Clean all areas to prevent contamination.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Back screen door of kitchen has sunlight visible at bottom edge. Replace door sweep as needed prevent pests form entering.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. Replace. Floor tiles in front of 3 compartment sink damaged. Repair as needed.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 10, 2022: 11 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.