Great Taste Italian & Mexican

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings11
• critical findings4

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Labeling of Ingredientscritical
  Inspector note: Orange juice not labeled.
  code 01-3-602.11 B2*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical
  Inspector note: Raw eggs stored over cheese in walk in refrig.
  code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PIC Knowledgecritical
  Inspector note: Certified food protection manager is not certified in allergen awareness. • This must be a person in charge during all hours of operations who can demonstrate knowledge in food safety and sanitation.
  code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Compliance w/Employee Health Policycritical
  code M-2-201.11/.14 .15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Container Labels
  Inspector note: Bulk food containers not labeled.
  code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handling of Food & Ice
  Inspector note: Using styrofoam cup to scoop condiments.
  code 09-3-301.11(C)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Design
  Inspector note: Worn cutting boards.
  code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: Remove all crates used for shelving and provide adequate shelving 6" above the floor. • Rusted grease trap
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils
  Inspector note: Pots Pans etc not inverted.
  code 24-4-904.11AB* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Clean ceiling tiles and ceiling vents. • Dusty ceiling vent. Loose ceiling vent.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: Remove all unused and unnecessary equipment.
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 13, 2011: 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.