Dave's Hot Chicken

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings2
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Observed bulk containers without labels. Provide a label on all bulk containers with the common name of stored food item
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Observed refrigerated reach in unit at service station operating @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to have repaired and provide report to ensure properly operating
  code 590.004/4-501.11-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: Observed cole slaw at service line @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC corrected on site
  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: Observed soiled bulk containers and reach in unit for raw chicken. Clean exterior of bulk containers and inside reach in unit.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Observed leaking toilet in Men's restroom. Contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide report upon completion
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Observed gap underneath rear exit door. Provide door sweep to prevent pest entrance
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 18, 2023: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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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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