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Lower Mills Tavern

August 30, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked short rib in the under the stove top cooler with an elevated temperature of 49F. PIC stated that it had been out for a period of time prior to be placed into the cooler. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being brought down to temperature prior to being placed out for service.
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked soup inside of the steam table in the main kitchen are at 118F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Soup to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evedence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement dish/preparation area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Knife observed being stored in between cooler and preparation area. Discontinue and ensure all knives are being stored in a clean and protected manner.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cooler behind the bar storing canned/bottled beer not draining properly. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Trash receptacles with no lids. Provide in order to help minimize any insect/fruit fly activity.
code 590.005/5-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 19, 2023: 7 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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