Hobgoblin

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker expires this month. Scheduled 10/10
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw eggs in walk-in refrigerator stored over fresh hearbs. Corrected on site. Ensure raw animal products are stored below produce and ready to eat foods.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (P)critical
  Inspector note: Portions of raw salmon in Reduced Oxygen Packaging packaged at establishment and held under refrigeration. Discontinue packaging raw fish. Raw fish can carry c. botulinum and Reduced Oxygen Packaging can increase bacterial load. Packages cut open on site
  code 590.003/3-502.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  Inspector note: Cocktail on menu with raw egg white not indicated as containing raw animal products. Label Chartreux Fizz to indicate contains raw egg
  code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Agents (Pf)
  Inspector note: Both dishmachines at bar out of detergent. Monitor chemical levels to ensure proper washing and sanitizing.
  code 590.004/4-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
  Inspector note: Dish soap stored in old vinegar bottle. Clearly label chemicals to prevent contamination.
  code 590.007/7-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
  Inspector note: Hard cooked eggs stored in water. Discontinue storing eggs in water- can increase bacterial load
  code 590.003/3-303.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored on kitchen counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent cross contamination.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Floor unde bar area with debris and soiled towels. Floor drain with soils. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
  Inspector note: Dead roaches on glue traps in basement storage. Discard
  code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 21, 2023: 1 finding recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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.