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Kala Thai Cookery

October 23, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings3
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Drain boards (C)

Inspector note: Enlarge the current location where large pots and pans are air drying - it is too small as waste water is draining onto other clean pots and pans • Enlarge the area to properly air dry clean pots and pans
code 590.004/4-301.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector note: Clean blades of the fan inside the kitchen as well as surrounding surfaces on the floors and walls from visible dirt dust and debris
code 590.006/6-201.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Clean to remove all loose debris and broken equipment from the kitchen service areas
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)

Inspector note: Discontinue par cooking poultry [ chicken battered strips are 80F ] -= then are cooked to order - either cook all the way thru when ordered of cook fully anf hot hold as discussed
code 590.003/3-401.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Replace compromised chlorine test strips where needed
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Some rodent activity out by the trash area - conract pest control company
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: PIC has no food safety certificates on site - address
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wood Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Remove all compromised wooden utensils where needed
code 590.004/4-101.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean inside / outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all cooking equipment to remove all visible food spills stains and soils
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Clean stubborn grease and grime on the hood vents where needed
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: Replace missing barriers
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Wash and rinse after emptied to remove stubborn soils
code 590.005/5-501.116-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Maintain clean after use - keep lids tightly covered after use
code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Clean the floors walls and ceilngs in the kitchen from visible food apills
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector note: Repair the screen rear door to the trash area
code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 16, 2025: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 12 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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.