J.P. Licks @ Boylston St.

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings8
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
  Inspector note: No written instructions and kit missing items I provided the written instructions and reviewed kit requirement during inspection
  code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Assignment (Pf)
  Inspector note: No proof of a full time on site certified food protection manager
  code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Labels (Pf)
  Inspector note: Prepackaged cupcakes on counter for customer Grab and Go are not labeled per code
  code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Paper towel dispensers not working at both hand sinks (ware washing and serving line)
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
  Inspector note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint
  code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: No lab reports for both soft service machines - Product must be tested monthly no lab report on site and must be submitted to the Health Division
  code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Rust on exterior of grease trap Rust on wire shelving in ware washing area Rust on floor in walk in unit
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: No allergen notice on menu or point of sale - Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer’s allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. No proof of allergen awareness certification - food establishments shall have on staff a certified food protection manager who has been issued a Massachusetts certificate of allergen awareness training by an allergen awarenesstraining verification program recognized by the Department. The certificate will be valid for 5 years. (b) The certified food protection manager shall: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS by posting the Massachusetts food allergen awareness training certificate; and 2. Ensure that employees are properly trained in food allergy awareness as it relates to their assigned duties. No proof of an employee on the premises trained in anti choking - While food is being served there must be an employee trained in anti choking
  code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 12, 2023: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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