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Cosi No. 204

November 10, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings7
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Labeling of Ingredientscritical

Inspector note: To go cookies are not identified with a list of ingredients either on packaging or by placard at product.Provide.
code 01-3-602.11 B2*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Chicken x2 at 49F-52F in 3door prep refridge under toaster oven.Chicken in cold line at 46F.Fruit cup at 48F.The majority of product tested was at 38F-40F(Good).Please look into equipment and staff practices.Please utilize the HACCP approach and temp product at each step of the process.This is the only way you can positively know if Control measures are met.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation/Sanitizer Criteriacritical

Inspector note: Sanitizer in bucket(s) tested at 0ppm.Provide proper concentration.Properly store cloths.
code 41-7-201/04.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of lessor flies throughout.Extermination reports mentioned loose grout but no mention on subsequent report whether issue was remedied and reports are inconsistent with mention of sanitation(1 of 4 reports looked at mentioned sanitation and that report stated sanitation was fair)>Issue with lessor type flies is 100% a sanitation issue and having sanitation fair will not remedy situation no matter how much service you get.Attention to detail with regards to cleaning and sanitation as well as repairs to loose tiles anf grout and eliminating sources of food and water are the only way to rid establishment.Please cover waste receptacles when not in use.There is a need to treat adult flies on walls and equipment.Provide.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Outside of storage containers either put away or in prep/warewashing areas are visibly dirty.Please pay special attention to the detail with regards to cleaning/sanitizing equipment.Please make sure that all surfaces get cleaned/sanitized.Monitor for success.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Floors throughout need to be cleaned and sanitized(Corners staircase to basement under and behind equipment.Floors need to be kept dry(either dry mop or provide a mechanical means to help aide in process).
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Wall throughout have evidence of lessor type fly(fruit/drain) on them throughout rear hallway to lobby DR service line warewashing area and prep areas.Walls and ceilings ledges and all attachment have food spills grease and or dust throughout.Systematically go through each area and clean/sanitize.Flies carry germs and areas need to be cleaned and sanitized routinely to clean and disinfect.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 23, 2011: 7 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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