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Kneeland Cafe

June 18, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings2
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Provide an air gap at the kitchen prep sink.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)

Inspector note: There is a table top electric fry station & electric stove located in the kitchen.No hood system. There is also a flat top grill at the front counter with what appears to be a household vent above it. Provide a proper ventilation system. The BFD inspector will be notified to assess the location.
code 590.004/4-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: There was evidence of roach activity observed in the kitchen.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: Remove/replace the soiled glue traps from the kitchen
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector note: Clean the floor under/around the counter grill station to remove food debris. Clean the kitchen floor to remove soils/debris
code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 10, 2026: 2 findings recurred. 3 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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