Hennessy's Of Boston

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings12
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Toxic Items: Original Containercritical
  Inspector note: Kitchen - Do not store insecticides with or over food products.
  code 41-7-101.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Kitchen -Clean interior of microwaves.
  code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Kitchen-cover all open food products in reach ins.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: Basement -Defrost freezers.Kitchen Label all sinks.Upstairs bar - Repair shelving
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Thermometers
  Inspector note: Kitchen - Provide visible thermometers where necessary
  code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Test Kit Provided
  Inspector note: Provide test kits for low temp dishwashers in bars.
  code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Kitchen-clean underside of shelving over prep tables and steam line barrier
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: Basement -Seal any exposed insulation on plumbing in food storage areas.Mens Room - Repair hand sink faucet.Provide cover for floor drain.Bar Provide tonic hose holder drain hoses.
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: Bar- Designate one sink for hand wash only. • kitchen-repair paper towel dispenser at hand sink.upstairs Provide soap dispenser for mens room.
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Basement -Clean vent and ceilings in walk in. • Replace or repair any broken stained or missing ceiling tiles where necessary.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: Basement -Remove any unnecessary articles
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Soiled Linen Storage
  Inspector note: Basement-keep all dirty linen in covered container
  code 44-4-802/03.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 14, 2011: 12 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.