El Jardin

August 27, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings15
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: There is no prep sink to wash produce Produce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation with proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumber's report.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Provide a full time certified food manager at this location. The three bay sink was not set up properly. Properly train the employees to wash equipment in soapy water rinse in clean water sanitize in the third bay and then air dry the items.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple containers in reach-in unit without proper date marking.Provide date marking if held more than 24 hours
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed no santizer available to santize dishes/utensils after washing.Provide and retrain staff to wash-rinse-saitize
code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Both handwashing sink observed blocked by bucket with sanitzer and bucket with plantain. Discontinue and maintain accessible all time to prevent contamination by hands. Corrected on site
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Observed condensation pipe draining directly into the kitchen handwashing sink.Remove
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Observed exterior surface of multiples flour sugar and rice storage bins soiled. Clean and maintain all food storage containers in a clean and sanitary condition
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Rinsing Procedures (C)

Inspector note: Observed no rinsing of the washed dishes with soap.Retrain staff to rinse before sanitizing.
code 590.004/4-603.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Inspector note: Observed soiled wiping cloths on grill station counter / provide proper storage for all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution
code 590.004/4-901.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: There is no mop sink.Provide/ (PIC stated that mop water is being disposed of in toilet fixtures)
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Multiples floor tiles in the kitchen were observed damage Repair damaged fllor tiles to provide a smooth durable and easily cleanable surface
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Openings observed on the front and back door./Provide door sweeps to prevent all day light
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: Dead mouse observed on the glue trap behind the beverage unit. clean to remove provide updated IPM report to Keila.depina@boston.gov
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector note: Observed heavy accumulation of food debris and residue on the floors underneath the cooking equipment underneath the three compartment sink.Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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