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Happy Lemon

October 30, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings1
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Mise dropping observed in front service area under the shelving 2 bay sink in warewashing room / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. 10/20/25 Large Rat dropping observed on the floor in the back near 3 bay sink and under the shelving/ Clean and sanitize to remove
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: 2 doors reach in unit/properly store all raw foods (eggs) below ready to eat foods based on cooking temperature requirement.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hand washing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces and review responsibilities for company illness procedures. Certified Manager must retrain all staff.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector note: KItchen area hansink observed blocked with equipement. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time to minimize contamination by hands.
code 590.005/5-204.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: kitchen handsink observed without handwashing cleanser/soap. Provide and maintain (COS)
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: kitchen handsink observed without paper towels. Provide and maintain (COS)
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Employee observed without hair restraints/ Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restrains when working with foods
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: 2 bay sink at the front service area and 3 bay sink at the back observed with sponge to wash dishes. Remove all sponges and discontinue using on food contact surfaces
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine to remove possible mold-like substance. clean and sanitize Interior of double door fridge observed soiled
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Front counter Handwashing sink hot water Faucet won't turn on. Repair
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Clean the floor under/around the cold unit station & Ice machine to remove soils and debris. warewashing room /clean floor area under around and behind all shelving reach in units to remove debris and stagnant water/clean walls to remove dust and debris Storage room clean floor area /Remove all debris and cardboard boxes from the floor
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Mop not in use is being stored inside mop bucket in front of mop sink.Hang mops to dry
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 23, 2025: 1 finding recurred. 12 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.