Grotto

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings3
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Good Hygienic Practicescritical
  Inspector note: Chef with open wound on arm. Cover properly. Chef immediately cover with bandage.
  code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Pink slimy substance found in ice machine. Empty Clean and sanitize before refilling.
  code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Utensil Storage
  Inspector note: Colanders hanging off piping . Remove . Store properly
  code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 23, 2017: 3 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.