Kava Neo Taverna

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Pot in production line hand sink. Corrected on site. Ensure hand sink is only for handwashing.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: No soap in production line hand sink. Corrected on site.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
  Inspector note: Chemical spray bottle in basement observed with no label. Provide.
  code 590.007/7-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Allergy Certificate is expired. No choke saver certificate observed. Provide.
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Mop sink missing door. Provide door to prevent potential contamination.
  code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Hand sink on production line observed leaking. Repair as necessary.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 5, 2023: 6 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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