Estragon

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings11
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: bar/clean soda gun holders and glassware shelving
  code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Container Labels
  Inspector note: properly label all spray bottles
  code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Utensil Storage
  Inspector note: provide scoop with handle for ice machine
  code 10-4.302.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Dishwashng Facilities
  Inspector note: 3 bay/provide 3 drain plugs
  code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Thermometers
  Inspector note: high temp/repair wash gauge
  code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Test Kit Provided
  Inspector note: 3 bay/provide new test kit
  code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: bar handsink/provide liquid soap dispenser
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: clean floor area under/around all shelving
  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: kitchen/clean dust from ceiling tiles
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Inadequate Lighting
  Inspector note: provide adequate lighting in walk in
  code 38-6-303.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: provide proper storage of all employee clothing at locker area
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 3, 2008: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.