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Empire Garden

June 16, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Garlic and oil mixture being left out at room temperatrue. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Knives observed being stored in between coolers. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and store in a proper sanitizing solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Card board being used to line shelving in the main kitchen area. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Door handles to the walk-in cooler with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Roll away racks for equipment and foods with ccacked on foods. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor under and around the Wok stations visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Floor under the BBQ box with grease/food build-up. Clean to remove.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Evidence of roach activity noted in the the upstairs dry storage area's. Address. Provide and up to pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Outside dumpster with excess trash bags around the dumpster. Address and keep dumpster area clear/clean.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 21, 2024: 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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