Limoncello

February 18, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings35
critical findings7

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed staff switching tasks without washing hands in between. PIC to monitor and train staff on handwashing
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw beef raw fish observed stored above RTE arugula house made sauces and house made meatballs .Discontinue
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed staff wearing gloves leaving work site and come back with the same gloves on. PIC to train staff on glove usage.
code 590.003/3-304.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Sliced american cheese 54F stored at room temperature. Discussed with staff to stored TCS foods at 41F below at all time.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed staff slicing ham and cheese without cleaning and sanitizing the slicer in between. Clean before/after to avoid contatmination /allergy.
code 590.004/4-602.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Food prep sink observed without an airgap. Install PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of airgap install
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation-Storage (P)critical

Inspector note: Insect spray observed stored next to bags/package of dry pasta. Discontinue
code 590.007/7-201.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit and diarrheal clean up events. Provide . Inspector to will provide procedure to the operator.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of inspection staff on duty unable to demonstrate any managerial controls due to lack of knowledge. CFPM to train staff on food safety
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. CFPM to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide any record on shellstock tags (mussels clams) . Provide and maintain record keeping for 90 days in chronological order
code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Several tray containers of prepped and RTE foods observed without date marking. Provide made/discard to all prep foods prior to storing. Per staff foods were prepped the night before
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple refrigeration/cold unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and keep visible
code 590.004/4-204.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide a metal probe food thermometer. Provide and maintain accessible
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide an irreverssible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher. Provide
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for the 3 bay sink . Provide
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Facility equipments and food contact surfaces observed in need of deep cleaning due to visible food spills hand prints food encrusted build up grease build up. Clean and sanitize throughout
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen handsink observed blocked by bakers rack warewashing handsink observed blocked by bucket of dish detergent and ice machine. Remove maintain accessible at all time for handwashing only to prevent contamination by hands. Kitchen (cos)
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Mice activity observed on storage shelvings holding the tv small flies observed around kitchen handsink area. Clean to remove PIC to provide IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Observed staff working with RTE foods without any hair restraint. Provide & maintain
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: Establishment must designate another CFPM staff to be on site for all hours of operation to overseas safe operation of the establishment.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Multiple trays and containers of prepped and RTE foods observed stored in cold unit without cover. Provide before storing
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Multiple storage food containers condiments at cookline squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed food dispensing utensils stored on equipments and inside foods (coffee ) . Discontinue
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Multiple wipping cloths observed stored on foods contact surfaces. Discontinue store accordingly
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Buckets of house made sauce observed stored on the floor inside walkin. Discontinue/ elevate
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Ice machine observed next to warewashing handsink without any barrier in between. Provide Open case salad refrigeration unit observed placed in front of warewashing high temp diswwasher. Remove
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: Facility observed without a service/mop sink. Provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of a mop sink
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor and fans throughout the kitchen area observed in need of deep cleaning from grease build up/ dust build up. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Back door observed missing a door sweep .Provide to minimize entryway for pests/rodents
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Both restrooms on site observed without employee handwashing sign. Provide
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Leak observed in the kitchen area near the kitchen handsink. Provide repair
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)

Inspector note: Multiple employees items observed stored in the storage shelvings . Discontinue
code 590.007/7-209.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide current Allergen Awareness Certificate.
code L1status: Fail

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