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Equis Pica Pollo

October 9, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings1
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Outdoor Storage Surface (C)

Inspector note: Outside area around the dumpster with what appears to be rodent burrows. Address and resurface to limit any rodent activity.
code 590.005/5-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No test strips available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

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

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use.
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Single door upright refrigeration unit operating at 55F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Wooden storage shelves in the main koitchen areamade of unfinished wood. Discontinue and resurface with a non-toxic material ensuring all surfaces remain cleanabel durable and smooth. Compressor inside of the walk-in cooler dripping on boxes of food. Address and make any necessary repairs. Door handle missing on the inside of the walk-in cooler. Replace.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Hood Filters visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Drainage pipe to the hand sink disconnected. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Evidence of fruit fly activity in the main kitchen. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Remove all unecessary equipment from the rear of the building.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 25, 2025: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 11 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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