Dot Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings2
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Hood filters are soiled. Clean. Hood sticker will expire Aug 9th. PIC stated that it will be cleaned next week. Hood will be cleaned on the 15th.
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outdoor Enclosure (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to clean up the back alley of any loosr trash and soiled grease barrels and weeds. Discussed with PIC to clean up around grease barrels and have them replaced.
  code 590.005/5-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink on cooking line blocked with equipment. PIC corrected at this time.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: No paper towels at hand sink at front counter. PIC provided.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean in place equipment in kitchen ( tops of refrigerators handles) shelves.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to clean cutting boards of deep dark stains.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Clean floor under cooking equipment. Soiled. Clean walls in kitchen area.Soiled.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Three bay sink is leaking from the wash bay. Have repaired. Grease trap cover is loose. Repair.
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 7, 2022: 2 findings recurred. 6 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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