La Catrina

• official resultAdministrative hearing
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings4
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Insects Rodents Animals
  Inspector note: There are a large amount of rodent droppings in the basement. Clean to remove and provide IPM reports showing the treatment of rodents.
  code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: The prepsink is located underneath waste lines. Provide separation to prevent contamination and enclose the mopsink.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: The ice machine is draining into a bucket. Properly plumb the icemachine so it drains properly. The three compartment sink has a leak. Repair. (Pass) The dishwasher is not working. Repair.
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: The hood vent was due for a cleaningin June. Have the hood cleaned by a licensed company (www.cityofboston.gov/fire)
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Pesticide Usagecritical
  Inspector note: There are multiple cans of raid in the establishment. All pesticide application must be done by a licensed exterminator.
  code 41-7-206.12/.13*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓PIC Knowledgecritical
  Inspector note: There is no certified manager at this location. Provide a full-time certified food manager and allergen trained manager.
  code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓PHF's Properly Thawed
  Inspector note: Fish is thawing at room temperature. Thaw properly.
  code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Test Kit Provided
  Inspector note: Provide a test kit for sanitizer at the three compartment sink.
  code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on November 17, 2014: 4 findings recurred. 4 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.