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Flames Restaurant

January 3, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings14
critical findings2

Failed findings

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: Cannot wash hands properly if the hand sinks are not properly stocked nor if they are being blocked or used for another purposes other than hand washing Address
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Hand sink in the prep area is blocked with soiled dishes. keep clean and clear as discussed. Took several minutes for the water to rise to a reasonable temperature. Address
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of mice activity in the receiving area - evidence of fruit flies. Address with extermination company as discussed during inspection
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Thermometers Provided

Inspector note: Replace broken food thermometer
code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Elevate all foods elevated off the floor at least six inches during storage - cover all exposed foods ( raw meats ) during extended periods of refrigeration storage to reduce potential contamination
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Inspector note: Prep cooks without proper hair restraints. addressed immediately
code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Remove all soiled card board being used to line shelving units as well as being used for as floor matts in the food prep areas
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Set up as discussed with two seperate saniting solutions ( raw foods. ready to eat )
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration units cooking equipment shelving units microwave exterior of all bulk food containers and all counter top areas from visible food spills stains and soils
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed

Inspector note: Foam. " TO. GO " containers being stored underneath the front counter which includes personal belongings and some cleaning solvents. Store in a clean dry and segragated area as discussed
code 25-4-904.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: Ensure all hand sinks are properly stocked with soap paper towels during times of operation / food preparation
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: Repair damaged areas of the kitchen floor in front of the three bay sink
code 36-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Fixture's not properly shielded

Inspector note: Replace broken plastic light shields in the kitchen
code 38-6-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Segregate all personal belongings from the food service areas
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 24, 2018: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding 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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