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Dave's Hot Chicken

May 29, 2025 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings3
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    Inspector note: Portable HVAC units are hooked up to one of three cookline handsinks faucet. Suggested to relocate to mop sink temporarily. To refer to ISD building.
    code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
    Inspector note: HVAC system is down with several portable AC units in kitchen cookline vent hood appears to be not working to capacity with periodic presence of smoke when chicken is fried. Make all necessary repairs. To refer to BFD Lek Moy & ISD Building.
    code 590.006/6-304.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • flagged at inspection
    Inspector note: Elevated ice cream lab report. Remove the ice cream machine from service. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry the unit according to the manufacturer's instructions. Re submit a clean lab report to isdhealth@boston.gov prior to using the ice cream machine.
    code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 18, 2025: 3 findings appeared for the first time.

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