Hi Lab Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings8
• critical findings4

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Labeling of Ingredientscritical
  Inspector note: All ingredients are not listed on the prepackaged Grab and Go food items. Address of source not on prepackaged Grab and Go food items.
  code 01-3-602.11 B2*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical
  Inspector note: Observed employee rinsing hands at dump sink Hand soap and paper towel device at dump sink All hand washing must be performed at approved hand sinks only
  code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PIC Knowledgecritical
  Inspector note: No proof of a CFPM who is also certified in Allergen Awareness.
  code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PIC Performing Dutiescritical
  Inspector note: No allergen poster posted in employee work area
  code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: No signage reminding customer to use utensils at self service area
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: Remove all crates used for shelving and provide proper shelving 6" above the floor - Storage room
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: No signage reminding employees to wash hands before returning to work in bathrooms used by employees
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Anti-Choking
  Inspector note: While food is being served there shall be an employee on the premises trained in anti choking
  code 590.009(E)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 27, 2016: 8 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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