Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe

• 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: Baby sprouts and other sliced vegtables observed being left out at room temperature (68F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. TCS foods that were left out at room temperature to be removed and placed into a refrigeration unit that is being maintained at below 41F.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Address and provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in certified Food Safety Course for the re-inspection.
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Disocntinue and provide a proper sanititizing solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Card board observed being used to line several storage shelves in the basement preparation area. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Storage rack above the 3 bay sink visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Hand sink in the main kitchen area with a slow drain. Address and make any necessary repairs. Pipe under the hand sink in the basement preparation area is leaking. Repair. Pipe coming from the ceiling in the basement is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hand sink in the restroom does not appear to be draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 27, 2021: 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.

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