Hobgoblin

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings2
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Backflow Prevention (P)critical
  Inspector note: Provide an air gap at the prep sink.
  code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: The floor behind the upper bar was observed damaged & missing tiles.Repair The ceiling above the kitchen dish machine is damaged .Provide repairs
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Controlling Pests (C)
  Inspector note: There was evidence of roach & fruit fly activity observed(dead insects). Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Increase service for preventive measures Upon re-inspection pest report stating activity PIC instructed to provide additional pest reports for review
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 21, 2026: 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding 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.

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