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Empire Garden

July 6, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings3
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean the interior shelving units of the walkins to remove built up soils.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen--Remove & dispose all the empty cardboard boxes from the interior trash storage location.
code 590.005/5-501.115-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: There was evidence of roach(dead insect) & rodent activity(droppings)-2nd floor storage kitchen dish room bar. Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection. Clean & sanitize all affected locations Upon re-inspection(7.6.26) awaiting additional pest reports for review (spoke with service tech on the phone)
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Prepped items in the walkin observed missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Provide labels on all the bulk storage bins.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Items in the walkin regrigerators & freezers were observed stored on the floors.Maintain all storage at least 6 inches off the floor. Several items missing covers & wraps.Provide covers & wraps for all stored items
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: The dumpster covers were not closed units were overflowing.Maintain covers closed Discuss with trash company for the need of more frequent pickups
code 590.005/5-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Clean the wall behind the mop sink & 2 bay sink to remove soils.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector note: Clean the ceiling vents to remove dust buildup.
code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: Remove /replace any soiled glue boards
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: There is a hole in the corner of the ceiling tile just past the coffee location.Repair the hole.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector note: Clean the floors throughout to remove soils & evidence of pest activity Clean the floors under/around the cook line to remove stagnant water & grease build up. Clean the floor under the dish machine to remove soils.
code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 26, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 10 previous findings did not recur.

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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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