Grotto

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓Number Convenientcritical
  Inspector note: do not block access to hand Sink Keep open and accessable at all times
  code 31-5-203.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Protection
  Inspector note: Cover all food products stored on shelves in back area
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Utensil Storage
  Inspector note: provide proper storage of utensils between use. Don not store in stagnant water.
  code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
  Inspector note: provide hair restraints for all cooks preparing food in kitchen.
  code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Equipment Thermometers
  Inspector note: Provide thermometers for all refrigerators
  code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: clean dust off of fans inside walk in cooler
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
  Inspector note: Repair holes in walls at 3 bay sink Repair and patch up holes in walls behind water heater
  code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: Provide better storage of all personal belongings
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 24, 2010: 8 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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.