El Centro

May 19, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings22
critical findings4

Failed findings

Coolingcritical

Inspector note: discontinue cooling in room temp....
code 03-3-501.14*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: properly store all raw foods at reachin....
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: handsink not in use in main kitchen...
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: remove all mice droppings and provide extermination report...
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: discontinue all food prep in cellar until health dept. approval...remove all prep equipment from cellar area....
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: properly store ice scoop....
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: replace all scored cutting boards....provide scoops and replace bowls....
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: replace defective door gaskets...
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Three Compartment Sink

Inspector note: provide drainboards at 3 compartment sink...
code 16-4-301.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: clean all reachins....and equipment as needed...
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: provide papertowels handsignage and papertowels at handsink in cellar...provide papertowels and soap in main kitchen handsink...
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Cleaning of Receptacles

Inspector note: clean all trash containers and grease barrel...
code 33-5-501.116* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

Inspector note: provide covers for all trash receptacles....
code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: clean floor throughout cellar and repair tiles.. • replace missing floor grout in main kitchen....
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: ceiling in cellar shall be made smooth and easy cleanable... • replace missing basboard cove molding in bar area...
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Fixture's not properly shielded

code 38-6-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Dressing Rooms Clean/Lockers Provided

code 40-6-305.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Mop Sink not Provided

code 42-5-203.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: remove all unnecessary articles in cellar...provide a maintenance rack for proper storage of all mops and brooms ...
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Anti-Choking

code 590.009(E)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 2, 2014: 15 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 3 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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