Dash Cafe

• official resultAdministrative hearing
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings4
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
  Inspector note: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
  code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Several flies noted in kitchen and basement prep area. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Buildup of filth and soils under cookline equipment on stairs leading to basement on floors in basement prep area on floors in walkin cooler. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood tag is expired. Provide current hood cleaning sticker.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Cleaning Procedure (P)critical
  Inspector note: No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff.
  code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw chicken being breaded in close proximity to chopped lettuce. Discontinue.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Knives in handsink. Corrected on site.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
  Inspector note: Dust buildup on duct work and HVAC vents above kitchen & service line. Clean to remove.
  code 590.006/6-202.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: The business is not being cleaned with the proper frequency. Develop cleaning schedules to address.
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 17, 2025: 4 findings recurred. 5 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.

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