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Cosi

October 18, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Phf cold holding propper up on ice at multiple areas instead of down into ice.Chicken temp'd at 56F and 63F at different locations up front.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of fruit fly/drain fly type insect throughout front/rear areas.This is primarily a sanitation issue.Please identify source(floor drains sink drains etc.) and treat.Discussed w/GM. Please ensure that there is no missing grout on floor where standing water can accumulate(Must be notated on extermination service report if an issue).Provide some approved method to eliminate adult fly.Reminder and most important is to tighten food protection for uncovered foods during service times/storagte times.Provide a full detailed extermination report on issues and remedies.When an issue arises service needs to increase until such time as issue becomes a non-issue as determined by licensed professional(exterminator).
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Uncovered foods out in areas unattended where there are flies.Provide proper food protection.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Worn scorred and discolored cutting boards.Replace.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloth sitting on countertop.Properly store.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Sinks receptacles dirty to sight.Please clean all paying attention to detail.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: Soap at handsink up front is mounted behind equipment in such a way as to be not accessable.Provide soap available at handsink.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Floors dirty /staircase/drains(drain cover missing).Stagnant water(ice) left in sink.All stagnant water needs to be eliminated and all floor service areas need to be thoroughly cleaned(with attention paid to detail).
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: Walls dirty with food spills grease.Attachments dusty.Ceiling tile worn by rear staircase.Clean and repair as needed.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 29, 2010: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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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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