Common Ground Cafe

• official resultAdministrative hearing
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings3
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: paper towels
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Designed Constructed Installed
  code 36-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: clean floor in freezer
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Labeled Common Namecritical
  Inspector note: label chemical bottle
  code 41-7-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓PIC Knowledgecritical
  Inspector note: provide proof of a certified food manager
  code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Protection
  Inspector note: keep food off freezer floor
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Toilet Enclosed Clean
  Inspector note: signage
  code 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
  Inspector note: cleanfloor & wall in walk-in
  code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: provide filters & clean dust
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: remove old equipment
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 28, 2008: 3 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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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