Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• 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: Baby sprouts as well as other sliced vegetables observed being left at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops in the main kitchen and basement area's. Provide proper sanitizing solution in all preparation area's.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Card board observed being used to line shelves in the basement storage area. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Dec. 2020. Address and provide up to date Tags for the re-inspection.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)
  Inspector note: Boric Acid tracking powder observed being used in the main kitchen area. Discomtinue and ensure proper pest control methods are being used.
  code 590.006/6-202.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 13, 2020: 5 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.

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