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Ideal Cafe & Pizza

June 12, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: At front counter found pizza unit running high at 47F. PIC will need to keep the lid down to help monitor temperatures. Food must be store at or below 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: At this time the owner of the shop was not here. She was working. The PIC will need to address all violations and repairs before re-inspection. A deep cleaning is need.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC will need to have a food thermometer on nhand at all time to check food temperatures.
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Prep / warewashing area is a small area. Hand sink and three bay sink can not be blocked with meat slicer on prep table. As discussed move slicer to small prep table and use movable table as a prep table as long as it not blocking sinks.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sinks did not have paper towles. Please provide paper towels at all hand sinks. If towel holder does not work get a new one.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: At this time the Food Safety Certificate posted is for an employee that left. Please provide a Food safety and Allergen certificate for a staff member at the location full time.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Provide a wiping cloth bucket at front counter and prep are ato store wiping clothes.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Discontinue to thaw at room temperature. Thaw the day before in refrigerator.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood filters on cooking line very soiled with dust and grease build up. Clean to remove. Also the hood expired in Dec 2023. Hood must be cleaned right away.
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to provide an equipment thermometer for each refrigertor in the location
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to address the peeling paint on the ceiling above three bay sink. Replace missing floor tiles at front counter. If back door is going to be open a sceen door will need to be installed Handle to walk in unit in the basement will not stay closed. Repair.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: The floor under and behind cooking equipment will need to be cleaned. Heavy build up of grime.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 16, 2023: 12 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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