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Gong Cha

March 22, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Compliance with Food Law (P)critical

Inspector note: Whole milk from Trader Joe's. Purchase milk from licensed whole sale company not from retail stores.
code 590.003(A)/3-201.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: No frozen dessert manufacture permit for soft serve machine. Apply to isdhealth@boston.gov to add permit.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: 3 compartment sink not set up for wash/rinse/sanitize while store is open and operating. Retrain staff to have 3 compartment sink set up while operating.
code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: 3 compartment sink with soils and tea stains. Clean 3 compartment sink and discontinue dumping tea in sinks.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink at service line with towels and soap bottle. Keep hand sinks clear and avialable at all times for hand washing only.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths used for wiping counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Soils and debris under 3 compartment sink behind grease trap and under back prep table. Clean and maintain.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Wash bay of 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as needed.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Sun light visible under back door. Install sweep to prevent pests from entering premises.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 25, 2023: 9 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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