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Little Tao

December 7, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: No evidence of proper warewashing. Observed three bay sink with soiled dishes placed for washing at wash compartment and sanitizer bay filled with water and raw meat in it. Perform proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize).
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and handsink usage.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink at warewashing area without soap. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink at prep area without paper towel.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed knives stored between table and the rear wall. Discontinue store properly. Rice dispenser utensils observed in stagnant water in ambient temperature. Discontinue store properly on a clean/sanitized surface.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed wiping clothes stored soile and wet in a bucket. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Observed raw meat being washed at three bay sink while wash compartment was full of soiled dishes in detergent solution. Discontinue food prep in three bay sink. Install a prep sink or review the food prep procedures.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Observed pots stored inside restroom. Remove and store properly.
code 590.004/4-904.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 1, 2022: 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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