Equis Pica Pollo

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓When to Wash (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed an employee returning from outside and failing to washing hands before resuming work duties. Ensure that all employees are trained properly on handwashing procedures.
  code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed diced plantains held at ambient temperature of 60F Cold TCS food must be maintained at 41F or below to prevent bacterial growth.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Assignment (Pf)
  Inspector note: No posted Allergen training observed on site. Post and ensure staff training is provided.
  code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Wrong test strips on site. Provide accurate testing strip for quat sanitizer
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Water pipe stored in the handsink. Discontinue . The hand sink needs to be accessible.( corrected on site) There was a handsink in the front that was accessible and stocked where the employee could wash their hands)
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Observed Plantains storted inside the three compartment sink./ Discontinue. PIC stated the prep sinks leaks when filled with water resulting in standing water.
  code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Compartment three bay sink observed missing drain plugs/ Provide
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Observed the handwashing sink with improper plumbing configuration. Drain and water supply lines are not properly installed and show signs of leaking. Repair
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired Dec.29.25. Provide updated sticker
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: Provide proper allergen warning on menus PIC to post current Site Cleanliness License . Violation being issued for the non-payment of the 2026 Health Permit.Address and pay in full
  code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 16, 2026: 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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