Fox & The Knife

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked mushrooms 47F sauce 50F. Product out of temperature less than one hour. Placed on indirect ice to cool to below 41F.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed a food employee handle cooked mushrooms with bare hands. Product to heat treated to above 165F per PIC. COS
  code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of mice activity in basement with what appears to be mice droppings present on floor in dry storage closet warewashing area and in mechanical room. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Provide updated pest control report upon reinspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Bar handsink left side facing ice bin without splash guard. Install.
  code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Prohibitions (C)
  Inspector note: Remove equipment being stored in sprinkler/equipment room in basement. This area should also be treated by pest control as evidence of activity is in the area
  code 590.004/4-903.12-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Hole in ceiling above warewashing area. Repair. Floor in basement prep area with worn paint and exposed concrete surfaces. Seal.
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 17, 2022: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.

Source: Analyze Boston.