Hennessy's Of Boston

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings11
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  Inspector note: Ensure all menu items offered undercooked are clearly identified as such [ eggs are missing from the disclosure / reminder ] address as discussed
  code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Replace all cutting boards in the kitchen that cannot be cleaned anymore as there are very deep lacerations on the cutting surface
  code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Replace the compromised chlorine test strips
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Rodents seen in the alleyway and trash areas behind the restaurant - address immediately
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Post copies of both your food safety and allergen certificates inside the establishment in a conspicuous location [ make sure the names match one another as well as being current
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Clean to remove heave grease and grime - soak over night if needed
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean to remove all visible food spills stains and soils from inside and outside all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all cooking equiment - bulk food storage bins where needed
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Covering Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Keep the lids tightly closed on all trash receptacles after being used
  code 590.005/5-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Clean after use to reduce obnoxious odors
  code 590.005/5-501.116-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outside Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Keep lids on all trash receptacles closed after use
  code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the floors and walls behind the cooking line throughout the kitchen from visible food spills
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 16, 2024: 11 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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