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Da Vinci Gelato & Waffle

September 11, 2025 · Administrative record filed

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official resultAdministrative record filed
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings1
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Back hall/storage area - Chipped paint on ceiling attachment Floor in direpair in trash area
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Sandwich/salad open top prep refrigeration 69 F (unit was not turned on prior to placing TCS food in unit) Cut tomatoes 55 F Cream cheese 56 F PIC removed food items from unit
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Visible food soils on interior and exterior of flour bins
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of flies in food prep/ware washing/back storage areas Provide extermination IPM report to treat and control flies from a licensed pest control profession (IPM fact sheet provided via email) Front and back doors open - Keep closed
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Bulk food bins not labeled
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Food (flour) open and is stored under hand sink (PIC took corrective action during inspection) Waffle irons stored on floor in ware washing areas Using crates to stored food products etc
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Preparation (C)

Inspector note: Prep tables and Waffle irons in back room which is not approved for this establishment for food prep - Floors walls ceiling attachement are unfinished - no hand washing facilities Scrubs pads and food soiled food container stored in food prep sink
code 590.003/3-305.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Provide covers for all waste receptacles - throughout
code 590.005/5-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector note: No lighting in back prep/hand sink/food storage area
code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from premises Personal items stored in ware washing/food areas
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Approved allergen poster not posted (I provided the updated poster and link to website) Table menus do not have allergen awareness notice on them No employee trained in anti choking
code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 4, 2025: 1 finding recurred. 11 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.