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Dolce Vita (1696 Comm. Ave.)

October 16, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings1
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: At the prep sink per the person in charge they do wash produce in there is a direct connection between the sewage system and the prep sink. Have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap at the prep sink.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

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

Inspector note: In the front pastry cooler raw shell eggs were 47F-55F; the person in charge states they were put in the cooler around 11am. The health inspector had to take corrective action and instruct the employees to place the eggs in a mechanical refrigeration unit that was working. Store raw shell eggs at or below 45F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Restricted Use Pesticides Criteria (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed an opened bag of consumer rodent poison in the mop closet that the person in charge states they use in the basement as a preventative measure against rodents. Only pesticides provided by a licensed pest control operator that is applied by them may be used in a food establishment.
code 590.007/7-206.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Person in charge could not answer questions regarding the minimum cooking temperatures of chicken or eggs cooked for immediate serving which is the only raw proteins they serve; the person in charge could not explain how to properly cool foods to safe temperatures after cooking; the person in charge could not name symptoms or illnesses that would require reporting. A person in charge must be knowlegable about food safety and employee health and be able to take active managerial control to take corrective actions.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed small dark rodent droppings on the stairs leading to the basement and around a plate on the floor of the basement that had rodent bait or food on it. Clean and sanitize the stairs and floors where droppings are present. Provide IPM pest reports to damien.yee@boston.gov
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: In the glass pastry coolers there are no internal thermometers; in the white residential coolers on the first floor and in the basement there are no internal thermometers; provide and place in a conspicuous location.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: The nozzles and the surrounding area of the espresso machine are encrusted with soils / the interior of the ice machine on the first floor has black slime; clean and sanitize of soils.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector note: The door to the toilet room is not self closing; repair to make self closing.
code 590.006/6-202.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 9, 2025: 1 finding recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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