Flames Restaurant

March 19, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings13
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Rice and beans 123F mix vegetables 106F white rice 122F shrimp and vegetables 109F. All products were voluntarily discard by chef and PIC. PIC to review hot holding and train staff on hot holding and reheating.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority violations noted on the inspection report. CFPM to train staff on violations noted on the inspection.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Several containers of prep foods observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date to all containers of prep foods stored in the refrigeration unit. Per PIC all foods were prep ealier today 3.19.25 and the night before 3.18.25 (corrected on site)
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector note: Dessert containers stored in the refrigeration observed without label. Provide
code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide sanitzer testing strips. Provide Inspector test strip was used.
code 590.004/4-501.116-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior of all refrigerator and freezer unit observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple rodent droppings observed downstairs on the floor under shelvings in the basement area. Clean to remove. PIC to provide current detailed IPM reprot from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Observed cryovac salmon thawing in its orginal packaging. Discontinue and open packaging prior to thawing.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent observed heavily soiled . Clean to remove Hood sticker expires: May 23rd. 2025
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Multiple refrigeration units and hot holding upright unit observed without a visible thermometer. Provide a thermometer to all the refregeration and hot holding unit missing a thermometer.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Basment floor under storage shelvings observed soiled with heavy debris accumulation. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector note: Basement area observed with multiple damaged missing and soiled ceiling tiles. Repair throughout.
code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Back door leading to outside observed without a door sweep being a possible entryway for pests and rodents. Provide
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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