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August 21, 2019 · Temporary permit action

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official resultTemporary permit action
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Several items temped between 48F-56F Cheese 55F Deli turkey 57F Deli ham 55F Tofu 50F Raw shell eggs 48F Shrimp - 55F Dressing (refrigerated at all times) 50F Milk - 50F All items above and all other TCS foods have been voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time. / Provide 41F or below at all times.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)critical

Inspector note: Sanitizer in low temperature dish machine is not registering / Repair to provide 50-100ppm of chlorine sanitizer for proper chemical warewashing.
code 590.004/4-703.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC states they recently took CFPM examination unable to properly state correct hot and cold holding temperatures / Re-educate on basic food safety Staff does not appear to be properly trained on hand washing procedures / Properly train all staff on importance when and how to wash hands.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector note: Walk in refrigerator operating at 65F / Walk in has been taken out of service and all TCS foods out of temperature have been voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time. / Repair unit to operate at 41F or below at all times. Walk in feezer operating between 46F-52F / All foods temped under 32F have been moved to a working freezer and defrosted foods have been voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time / Repair freezer
code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Several small flies noted in dish area / PIC states pest control comes weekly but cannot provide IPM reports at this time / Contact pest control before compliance date and provide last 3 months worth of IPM reports upon compliance
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Condensor fan leaking in walk in water pooling on walk in floor / Repair.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Rubber caulking behind 3 bay sink with black residue builk up / Replace rubber caulking Water pooled on walk in floor from leaking condensor / Remove and maintain
code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Cleaning Procedure (P)critical

Inspector note: Employees are unable to wash hands because there is no soap at either of the hand sinks / Employees must be able to properly wash hands at all times
code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Steak in hot holding cabinet 108F / Provide 135F or above at all times. Steak will be reheated and returned to cabinet.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No soap available at either hand sink during inspection / Provide soap and ensure hand sinks are always properly stocked with soap.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No paper towels at hand sinks during inspection / PIC corrected on site / Ensure hand sinks are always properly stocked with paper towels
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Frozen cooked lobster thawing in stagnant water / Discontinue and thaw as discussed under cold running water.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Remove cardboard from floors
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 9, 2019: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 6 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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