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Clay Pot Cafe

May 5, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

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

Inspector note: Raw eggs observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensuire all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked beef observed being left out at room temperature (85F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Small metal bowl being used to dispense out of bulk food bin. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from soiled hands.
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Red sanitizing buckets with no sanitizer registering. Address and esnure sanitizing buckets are being set up and tested properly.
code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
code 590.003/3-302.12-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
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Bag of produce observed being stored under drainage pipe of the hand sink. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected area.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Shelves under small preparation table visibly soiled and with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Filters above the Wok station with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Hood and Ventilation tags were up to date at the time of the inspection.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on July 9, 2024: 9 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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