Cool Shade Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings3
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)critical
  Inspector note: Food prep sink/provide proper air gap to sink drain. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected. 2.4.26 the plumbing inspector comfirmed that the permit has been pulled and work is scheduled to be completed this week
  code 590.005/5-202.13-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
  Inspector note: 2.4.26 Some portion of the ceiling in the basement contains multiples exposed metal piping eletrical wires. Provide a ceiling that is smooth cleanable and durable/Provide quotes for ceiling covering. Submit to isdhealth@boston.gov
  code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
  Inspector note: Evidence of dead roach on the glue trap observed in the small storage room near the kitchen . clean to remove
  code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Controlling Pests (C)
  Inspector note: Evidenceof what appears to be Large rodent droppings located in the small storage area in the kitchen. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. 1.28.26 Evidence of fresh large rodent dropping was observed in the downstairs area during the compliance visit.. An incresed pest control visits is recommended due to onging rodent activity
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Basement storage room contains excess equipment and debris. Remove all unecessary items and debris from basement area to allow pest control to perform service effectively.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Nov 25. 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. 1.28.26 Per PIC The Hood Cleaning appointment was canceled due to cold weather
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 20, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 10 previous findings did not recur.

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