J's Cafe @Bos. W & S

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings11
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️PIC Knowledgecritical
  Inspector note: provide updated serve safe cert...
  code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Insects Rodents Animals
  Inspector note: noted fruit flies provide extermination report...
  code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Utensil Storage
  Inspector note: remove cups stored in bulk dry containers....
  code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Design
  Inspector note: provide proper scoops in place of cups and small bowls...
  code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: repair defective door gaskets...caulk all sinks as needed....seal rusty grease trap....adjust hand sink to wall....
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Dishwashng Facilities
  Inspector note: adjust wash temp. from 140F to 150F...
  code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
  Inspector note: properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution....
  code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: clean fan cover at 1 dr. reachin....
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
  Inspector note: provide covers for all trash rectacles...
  code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: clean all dust buildup on walls/windows and shades....
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: replace worn broom....
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 4, 2013: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 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.

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