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Equator Restaurant

October 31, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Whole raw eggs 62F bean sprouts 53F and oil and garlic 65F. Discontinue to store food at room temperature. Cold holding must be at or below 41F.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Clean interior of ice machine as discussed.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Provide labels on all bulk food containers in back storage area. Some missing.
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
PHF's Properly Thawed

Inspector note: Discontinue to thaw frozen food in bucket of water. Thaw properly as discussed.
code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Clean to removed stains from cutting boards on cooking line.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Provide a bucket for wiping cloths on cooking line. Wiping cloths found in multiple location.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Clean exterior and interior of all refrigerators and freezers. Clean bulk food containers in back storage area. Clean all shelves in kitchen and ware washing. Clean all in place cooking and attached to the wall equipment
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: All hand sinks must have paper towels to dry hands. Monitor.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Clean floor under and behind equipment in kitchen. Visibly soiled.
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 filters visibly soiled with grease build up. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expired. Clean walls behind cooking line by knife holders and ware washing area. Visibly soiled. Replace ceiling tiles above ware washing area that are peeling.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 7, 2018: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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.

Source: Analyze Boston.