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Italian Cafe

November 1, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings10
critical findings4

Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Tuna made from dry good storage at 69F(in open air storage refridge(Process discussed to assist in meeting temperature requirements.Bottom line is CFM/PIC needs to use metal stem thermometer to verify temperatures.Cooked chicken in pizza prep refridge at 125F(Product needs to be cooled down to proper temperatures before being put out for service).Sliced deli meats/cheeses put right out for service.Deli cheese at 62F.Product may need to be put into refridgeration and chilled down to 41F prior to use.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cooking Temperaturescritical

Inspector note: Sausage at 100F(Boiled??????).Need to utilize metal stem thermometer to verify temperatures.
code 03-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: Staff observed wiping hands on cloth towel and/or apron.Items in handsink(Properly wash hands after putting floor mats down and before preparing foods etc.).
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Items stored in handsink(Utensils etc.).
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Small drain fly type insects observed(This is primarily a sanitation issue).Please talk with extermination Co. and provide report on issue.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
PHF's Properly Thawed

Inspector note: Vegetables thawing in stagnant water or on shelf above grill.Provide proper procedures.
code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Staff observed performing food prep in 3bay sink full of dirty dishes.(product placed in collander on top of dirty dishes??????).
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Inspector note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints.Provide.
code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Badly worn/scorred cutting board(s) in use upstairs and down.Provide new boards where needed.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Wiping cloths lying on sink(s) etc.Properly store in sanitizing bucket.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 22, 2010: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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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.

Source: Analyze Boston.