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Chinatown Cafe

May 23, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings8
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: Pre-made bowls of fresh baby sprouts with elevated temperatures of 53F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No test strips at the time of the inspection. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Cooked Peking ducks observed being cooled in the main dining area. Discontinue and ensure all food prepration is being done in a clean and prtoected area.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Drawer near the rear exit where knives are being stored visibly soiled and with what appears to br rust. Replace drawer. Light out above stove top. Replace.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Storage racks in the rear of the kitchen visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove all. Interior of the 2 door coolers at the near the 2 upright Broilers visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Fan covers of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Storage racks inside of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with a rust like substance. Clean to remove and resurface or replace.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Pioe under the 2 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 20, 2024: 8 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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