Hennessy's Of Boston

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Hot Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: The shepherd's pie filling on the steam table is 120F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above (chef reheated.)
  code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PIC Knowledgecritical
  Inspector note: There is no certificate available for a certified food manager. Provide a full time certified food manager and an allergen trained manager.
  code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PHF's Properly Thawed
  Inspector note: Beef is thawing in stagnant water. Thaw items properly.
  code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: There is exposed insulation from the top of the broken coffin freezer. Repair cover to provide a surface that is smooth cleanable and durable.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: There is no soap at the bar handsink. Provide.
  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: The ceiling tiles above the deli slicer are missing. Replace tile to provide a smooth cleanable durable surface.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Mop Sink not Provided
  Inspector note: 1) There is no mopsink. Provide a mopsink to properly dump mop water. 2) The mops and brooms are stored on the ground. Store elevated.
  code 42-5-203.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 1, 2017: 7 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.

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