Kala Thai Cookery

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

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Backflow Prevention (P)critical
  Inspector note: Prep sink observed without and air gap/ backflow preventer. Install PIC to provide plumber report and how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
  code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE sauces. Discontinue (cos)
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: P's and P's violations noted on the inspection report. CFPM to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Multiple containers of foods that was prepped the night before and today per PIC observed without datemarking. Provide made/discard date before serving
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Labels (Pf)
  Inspector note: To go prepack poh piah observed without any labeling (allergen/ nutrition facts/ name). Provide
  code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  Inspector note: Asteriks missing from the consumer advisory notation and foods on the menu. Provide asteriks to the pertaining items and consumer advisory notation.
  code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Prep area/warewashing area observed blocked by dishes. Discontinue maintain accessible for handwashing at all time. (cos)
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple condiment items/ squeeze bottles/ bulk bins observed without labels . Provide labels when removed from orginal containers
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Several boxes of food items observed stored on the floor in the storage area. Discontinue/elevate
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Observed raw broccoli cut into prior to being washed. Wash/ clean before cut into. Remove paper towel dispenser from above clean glass storage Observed barrier missing between prepped table and 3 bay sink. Provide/Install
  code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple shelvings and equipments observed lined with alumminum foil. Discontinue/remove
  code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Ceiling vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
  Inspector note: Facility observed very smooky. Repair Hood sticker expires 3.29.26
  code 590.006/6-304.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Storage room observed clutter .Clean / organize to remove .
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 8, 2026: 1 finding recurred. 13 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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