Fox & The Knife

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed pre-packed chick peas stored on cooking @ 60F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC placed in walk in and maintained @ 41F or below.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed shell stock tags for clams incomplete. Discussed with PIC to ensure the last date sold is provided on tags for completeness
  code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed ice machine filters with heavy dust; soils / spills inside single door upright freezer and reach in freezer at basement prep kitchen; grease spills inside fryer door. Thoroughly clean all stated equipment to remove soils / spills and grease
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed no handsoap @ handsink in basement prep kitchen. Discussed with PIC to ensure all handsinks are fully stock for effective handwashing. COS
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed immature flies in basement prep kitchen at warewashing area. Discussed with PIC to ensure area is kept dry to prevent harborage. Treatment provided to establishment by Pestex Pest control
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Observed squeeze bottles at cooking line unidentified. Discussed with PIC to provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Observed open containers stored directly underneath handsoap at cooking station. Discussed with PIC to provide a barrier to prevent risk of contamination
  code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Observed hood sticker expired August 2025 and filters dusty. PIC scheduled cleaning while on site - Sunday Sept 14th.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 8, 2025: 8 previous findings 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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