Ernestos Pizzeria

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

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
  Inspector note: Provide proper internal temperature to 4 door pizza refrigerator in kitchen area 54F. Properly maintain at 41F or below at all times.
  code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Insects Rodents Animals
  Inspector note: Properly clean and remove all evidence of mice droppings on floors and shelving throughout entire basement area. Properly remove all evidence of live adult flies in kitchen and basement area's.
  code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: Properly replace all cracked and splintered pizza paddles (wooden) throughout kitchen area.
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Test Kit Provided
  Inspector note: Provide proper test kit for sanitizing solution at 3 compartment sink.
  code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: Provide proper paper towels for hand sink in kitchen area.
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Properly clean exhaust hood ventilation system above pizza oven in kitchen.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 11, 2010: 1 finding recurred. 5 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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