Elements Cafe & Conference

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cleaning Procedure (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed food handler handling raw fish and resuming duties by touching refrigeration handles and food container wearing the same gloves - Employee did not remove single use gloves and washing hands. PIC had employee take corrective action
  code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)critical
  Inspector note: Salad bar Mixed greens (not being stored under refrigeration) 57 F Deli (Sandwich prep) Chicken salad 49 F
  code 590.003/3-501.18-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Labels (Pf)
  Inspector note: Prepacked "Grab and Go" foods (rolls and baked goods) not labeled
  code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  Inspector note: Packaged sushi missing disclosure on consumer advisory
  code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed 3 hand washing facilities blocked - PIC took corrective action during inspection Observied employee using hand sink to rinse equipment/Dish bruches at hand sink - PIC took corrective action during inspection
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Grease bin and totes at loading dock have built up soils
  code 590.005/5-501.116-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Soils on ceiling in main prep area
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Missing and stained ceiling tiles in basement storage and stair way
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 13, 2023: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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