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Equal Exchange

December 14, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings5
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Lettuce wraps in rear reach in cooler with holding temperature of 50F. Maintain cold holding temperature a 41F. PIC voluntarily disposed of 13 packages of lettuce wraps recieved at 8:00AM (see disposal order) from outside purveyor in an unrefrigerated vehicle per pic. Accept deliveries from reputable suppliers under tempertature control only. Unit holding temperature 38F.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: No current CFPM and Allergen awareness certificate on site. Provide current CFPM and allergen awareness certificate/ enrollment letter. Certificates posted from a previous manager no longer employed by establishment.
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: PIC not monitoring recieving and cold holding temperatures. Verify temperatures of PHF foods upon reciept of goods and monitor on site cold holding temperatures. PIC to exhibit active managerial control as it is defined in the 1999 food code.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Facility with inadequate refrigeration for volume of business. Reach in refrigerated unit in back area over capacity. Provide additional mechanical refrigeration.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: Floors in dish area with cracks and worn surfaces. Resurface to maintain smooth durable easily cleanable and non porous surfaces.
code 36-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 25, 2016: 5 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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