Kava Neo Taverna

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat products in basement stand up refrigeration unit. Corrected on site.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Short rib in bottom drawer of refrigeration unit at 53F. Moved to stand up refrigerator. Ensure cold holding of 41F or below.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Pressure (Pf)
  Inspector note: Bar hand sink with minimal pressure out of hot water faucet. Repair.
  code 590.005/5-103.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Utensils in production line hand sink and in bar hand sink. Hand sinks should only be used for hand washing.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
  Inspector note: Dog observed in outdoor dining area. Discontinue.
  code 590.006/6-501.115-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
  Inspector note: Bucket of blue chemical observed in basement area. Provide label.
  code 590.007/7-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(B) Cooling Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Cooked rice being cooled inside an deep pan. Spread out product that is being cooled to ensure proper cooling.
  code 590.003/3-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 25, 2024: 8 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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