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Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe

August 17, 2022 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 13 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw lamb stored over picked cilantro and bean sprouts in basement refrigerator. Store raw meat below ready to eat foods and produce. Corrected on site.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Bean sprouts on counter at 75F. Keep bean sprouts refrigerated at all times. Out for unknown amount of time- discarded by PIC.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: Sanitizer sink testing below 50ppm. Corrected to 50ppm. Retrain staff to mix chlorine sanitizer to correct ppm- between 50-100ppm.
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector note: Cooked prok portioned into bags for freezing at 100F. Cool cooked meat to 41F or below prior to bagging and storing. Spread out on sheet tray to cool.
code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Quarts of beef fat dated from Januray and April. Store rendered beef fat in freezer. Do not kepp prepared foods longer than 7 days. Discarded by PIC.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)

Inspector note: No thermometer in basement prep cooler. Provide thermometer for monitoring unit temperature.
code 590.004/4-204.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Pan in hand wash sink in basement prep area. Keep hand sinks cclear at all times.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Inspector note: Bean sprouts stored in water. Discontinue storing bean sprouts in water- water can incresae bacterial activity.
code 590.003/3-303.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Floors in kitchen and basement with debris under tables and shelving. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Cold water faucet in bathroom hand sink not functioning properly. Repair as needed so staff can wash hands and adjust temperature.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector note: Trash in bathroom is not covered. Provide covered waste receptacle.
code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Floor in basement prep area damaged. Repair as needed.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 10, 2022: 13 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.