Emerson College/Little Bldg.

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings9
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Hot Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: The hamburgers in the hot holding unit are 118F. The burgers were partially cooked and then stored in the hot holding unit and will be cooked all the way through to order. Provide proper cooking temperatures of 155F and then hot holding of 140F or above. (The manager corrected the issue by having the chef cook all the burgers fully)
  code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
  Inspector note: The power wash gauge at the dishwasher is supposed to be between 160-175F The machine is only reaching 140F. The final rinse gauge is fluctuating between 174F - 190F. A high temperature strip was run throuogh the dishwasher three times and it never turned black indicating that the equipment is reaching 160F. Provide proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment. (The manager stopped using the machine called in a high risk service call and ecolab was working on the machine at the end of the inspection. If the machine is down for any length of time they will switch to paper service)
  code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: The slicer by the grill is soiled with food debris. Clean. The interior of the ice machine is soiled with pink moldlike substance. Clean to remove.
  code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Washing fruits and veg's.
  Inspector note: Apples and other fruits for consumption are not being washed. Wash all fruits and remove stickers intended for consumption.
  code 08-3-302.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Design
  Inspector note: There are plastic coated metal containers that have chipping paint in areas. Resurface or replace all food containers so they are smooth cleanable and durable.
  code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: There is a leak under the dishwasher. Repair.
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: The floor drain is soiled behind the trash barrel at the grill area. Clean to remove.
  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: Hood vent stickers are expired. Have the vents cleaned by a licensed company www.cityofboston.gov/fire
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Soiled Linen Storage
  Inspector note: Soiled linens are uncovered. Keep soiled linens covered.
  code 44-4-802/03.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 5, 2012: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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