Hippo Kitchen

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw beef and chicken stored over prodcue in walk-in refrigerator. Store raw meat below vegetables and ready to eat foods. Correced on site. Organize refrigerator to keep all meat on one shelf and produce on a different shelf.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: 3 compartment sink not set up for cleaning and sanitizing while in service. Provide drain covers and retrain staff to set up sink for wash rinse and sanitize.
  code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Covers of bulk food containers with soils and debris. Maintain bulk storage containers clean to prevent contamination
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Serving utensils in water at 90F. Store serving utensils clean and dry or in water over 135F.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled cardboard lining shelves. Discard cardboard and discontinue using to line shelves. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.
  code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Floor under shelves cookline and 3 compartment sink with soils and debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Back screen door does not close completely. Door sweep damaged. Replace door sweep. Ensure door closes completely to prevent pests from entering kitchen.
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 10, 2024: 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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