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Ginger Exchange

September 28, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings11
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: Several items located in the wok station open top unit reading 55-60F for 60 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC removing items to alternate unit to cool/hold 41F or below.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: handwash sinks observed obstructed with equipment.Maintain handwash sinks accessible to ensure proper handwashing.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Provide hand soap at the bar handwash sink.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Provide paper towels at the bar hand wash sink.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of rodent activity observed in the basement.Provide full pest report upon re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector note: Properly label all chemical spray bottles.
code 590.007/7-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: 6 drawer reach in unit reading 55-60f.Repair.Maintain cold holding 41F or below.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: Ice buckets observed stored on the floor.Discontinue.Store ice buckets in a designated location clean inverted and at least 6 inches of the floor.
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Seal hole in wall at the bottom of the basement stairs next to compressor unit to prevent possible pest access.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: Dead rodent observed on a snap trap.Remove
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Clean basement floor next to compressor unit to remove evidence of rodent droppings.
code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 7, 2019: 11 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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