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Cosi

December 1, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings3
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: Staff oibserved taking trash outside then coming right to 3bay sink and started washing pans.No handwashing observed(?).Management stated that the handsink at coffee station was used as a utility sink to clean equipment(?).Pots/pans stored adjacent to handsink at front service area.Please inservice staff on proper handwashing procedures and techniques as well as what handsinks are designated for.
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Minor(light) lessor drain fly activity noted in front coffee area as well as prep kitchen.Please continue to pay attention to the detail when cleaning.Food spills but needs to be cleaned on an ongoing basis.Please ensure drains are regulary cleaned and treated(Sanitized at least).Extermination reports need to include detail(Activity:Y/N Sanitation specifics and not that technician spoke with management on sanitation as well as follow up that previous recommended items were corrected on subsequent visits.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Wall over prep table dusty as was multiple ceiling fan gaurds.Clean.Food spills/splashes observed on walls in prep areas.Clean.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Labeling of Ingredientscritical

Inspector note: Some product that is wrapped to go out for customer self service was without proper ingredients list>Provide.(C.O.S.).
code 01-3-602.11 B2*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Top layer of mozzerella cheese set up at 47F.Lower levels were below 41F as was the 12-15 other items that were tested.Please ensure 100% compliance with temperature requirements.(C.O.S.).OK-TM
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Separation/Sanitizer Criteriacritical

Inspector note: Sanitizer that was filled up by management tested at 400ppm and not the recommended manufacturers 200ppm(Individual failed to test).Provide proper methods of filling and testing sanitizing solution.(C.O.S.)-OK-TM
code 41-7-201/04.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 21, 2011: 3 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.