Dogwood Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cole slaw holding at the open top unit reading 62F.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC stating it was prepared 60 min prior. Discussed cooling/cold holding procedures with the chef
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked pulled pork observed in hot holding unit reading 95F.Maintain hot holding 135F or above. PIC removed to re-heat and hold at proper temperature. Discussed re-heating procedures with the chef.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: Provide a working internal thermometer in the walk in refrigeration unit.
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Secure all CO2 tanks
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired on 8.25.21.Provide proper hood cleaning from a licensed company. Post new sticker. PIC stating appt is on 10.26.21 and will forward Email confirmation to the Health Department. Establishment using a wood fired pizza oven.No visible hood sticker for the oven.Will refer to BFD inspector
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 19, 2020: 5 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.

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