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Gardner Museum Cafe

July 3, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings13
critical findings1

Failed findings

(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)critical

Inspector note: Gloves not being used properly - Must be changed when contaminated/no continuous use employees must wash hands when donning on clean gloves.
code 590.003/3-304.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: No irreversible measuring device for high temp dish washer
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Flies observed in dining room Provide extermination and exterminators report prior to reinspection
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Labels (C)

Inspector note: Food containers not labeled with common name Food container lids are labeled fish and fish products are not being stored. Being used for other food items
code 590.003/3-602.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector note: Ice machine door broken
code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Can Openers (C)

Inspector note: Soils built up on can opener blade stem and bracket Rust on stem and holder of can opener
code 590.004/4-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration/freezer units Rust on shelving in some refrigeration units (on cooking line in upper prep area) Soils on exterior of ware washing facilities Build up dust on wire shelving in basement
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)

Inspector note: Wet nesting clean and sanitized food contacts - Ware washing area
code 590.004/4-901.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Plates and cups are not inverted Tongs stored on oven door handles
code 590.004/4-904.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Grease build up on hood above cooking equipment (Upper food prep cooking line)
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Opening in ceiling in women's locker room Rust on floor (grease trap)
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: No proof that the full time on site certified food protection manager is certified in allergen awareness
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 25, 2024: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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.