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Flames Restaurant

December 31, 2009 · Fail

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

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Failed findings

Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Front hand sink not draining properly. Repair or replace.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Cooked beef stored at room temperature 56F. Discontinue and ensure all foods are kept at 40F and below. PIC removed and reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: Fryer oil murky and black. Ensure oil is changed with the proper frequency.
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Hand sink being blocked by pans and pots. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of mouse droppings in back storage room. Clean to remove and provide and up to date pest control report for re-inspection.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: Knives being stored in between 3 bay sink and wall. Discontinue and store clean and protected.
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Metal pan being used to dispense corn meal. Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths left out on counter. Discontinue and provide proper sanitizing solution.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Interior of Majestic oven heavily soiled with carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Lower shelf under microwave heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Interior of upright hot holding unit visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Pots and pans stored on soiled ground and grease trap. Discontinue and store clean and protected.
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Evidence of mouse droppings on floor where bottled drinks are stored. Clean to remove.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 24, 2009: 1 finding recurred. 10 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.