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Italian Cafe

August 7, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings7
critical findings4

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: There are items on the top of the refrigerator turkey 57F tuna 46F roast beef 46F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. There are nine pizzas out at room temperature for the lunch rush but only a few slices have been sold during the inspection. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: Employees are preparing food with the handsink blocked. Review handwashing procedures and make sure that employees are washing hands when necessary.
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: Employees are washing equipment in the handsink. Make sure that all equipment is properly washed rinsed sanitized then air dried.
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: At the onset of the inspection the only handsink in the kitchen was blocked with equipment. Keep the handsinks clear so employees can properly wash their hands.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: There are small flies in the basement. Provide treatment by a licensed exterminator. The front door and the back door is open. Keep the doors closed or provide screens.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: The utensils are stored in stagnant water. Store utensils properly.
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Refrigerators are soiled with food debris. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 31, 2012: 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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