Empire Garden

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink in prep area blocked with towels. Corrected on site. Staff washing in main kitchen.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Food Protection Manager certification is expired. Provide current certification enrollment.
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths on kitchen counters. Provide sanitizing solution for storing wiping cloths bewtween uses to prevent cross contamination.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Two door cooler in prep area dorrs soiled. Floor under cook line with soils and debris. Floor under rice cooker station with rice and debris. 2nd floor walk-in cooler floor soiled. Floor in 2nd floor laundry room with debris and old rat droppings. Clean all areas and maintain to avoid attracting pests.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
  Inspector note: Glue traps in back office with dead roach and dead mouse. Discard to prevent contamination.
  code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
  Inspector note: Employee toilet soiled. Clean to prevent contamination.
  code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 12, 2023: 6 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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