Kava Neo Taverna

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Grill cooler with raw lamb and chicken stored above cooked sausage and beef. Corrected on site. Raw animal products are always stored below cooked ready to eat foods and produce.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cooling (P)critical
  Inspector note: Container of cooked spinach and rice in reach-in cooler at 63F without date. Discarded by PIC. Ensure prepped foods are cooled properly and dated for food safety.
  code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(B) Cooling Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Container of cooked potatoes wrapped in foil at 135F. Unwrapped and spread out to cool properly. COntainer of cooked beans covered at 150F. Spread out in hotel pan. Cool cooked foods uncovered spread out to maximize surface area and cool rapidly.
  code 590.003/3-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Grease trap covered in aluminum foil. Discard foila nd discontinue covering equipment in foil. Resurface grease trap as necessary.
  code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Spigot of basement had sink leaks. Repair as needed.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 17, 2021: 5 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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