El Centro

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC not monitoring the accessibity of the hand sink and paper towels needed for sink in kitchen. Discussed with PIC to monitor the cleanliness of the establishment by cleaning with frequency.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed chemical dish machine @ 0ppm. Discussed with PIC to make repairs and utilize 3 bay compartment - Chlorine @ 100ppm.
  code 590.004/4-204.117-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed food spills / soils on in upright refrigerated unit and reach in units around the door gaskets. Clean to remove all soils Observed heavy food spills around cooking grill and hot holding steam table. Monitor and clean all spills
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed plastic bowl in hand sink. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain handsinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. Corrected on site
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed no paper towels at handsink. Discussed with PIC to provide and maintain handsinks fully supplied.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed rodent droppings and multiple fruit flies in basement prep area. Provide a detailed pest report for rodent activity
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Observed food boxes stored on floor in the basement. Remove and store food elevated 6" off the floor
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Observed trash on floors in basement prep area. Clean with frequency all floors in basement prep area
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Observed hood sticker expired in May 2022. Discussed with PIC to contact hood cleaning company for immediate appoinment. PIC schedule - 7/5/2022
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 29, 2022: 9 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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