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Magdala Restaurant

August 20, 2024 · Administrative record filed

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official resultAdministrative record filed
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings1
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector note: Sign out front is still the old business name. Remove and replace with new business name. Owner will make a temporary sign for her front window. DBA - Magdala's . She stated she would be purchasing the material in the next few days.
code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed staff cleaning pot and not sanitizing. Ensure staff is trained to wash rinse and sanitize properly. Recommended getting a cart to store soiled dishes pots.
code 590.004/4-703.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)critical

Inspector note: Prep sink is direct to waist. Contact a licensed plumber to fix prep sink. Provide an invoice from a licensed plumber on letter head.
code 590.005/5-203.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: No datemarking on food observed inside refrigeration unit. Provide date marking on foods that is prepared and stored in a refrigeration unit for 24 hours.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink in the bathroom at the front of the store 68F. Adjust temperature at minimum to 100F.
code 590.005/5-202.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No hand soap at the handsink located at the front counter. Provide soap
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No towels at the hand sink located at the front counter.Provide towels or means to dry hands.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed flies downstairs located inside a freezer unit that is being used to store potatoes. Clean and remove potatoes. Contact a licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Observed food bins located in the basement not labeled. Provide proper labels to food bins.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Observed no thermometers inside refrigeration units. Provide thermometers.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector note: Observed trash and unnessary items being stored outside in the trash area. Clean to remove all trash boxes and unnessary items. 8/13/24- Trash still outside with a good amount of flies in and around the trash area.
code 590.005/5-501.115-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen floor needs to be smooth durable and cleanable near the warewash. Seal kitchen floor.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: No hand wash signage located in the bathroom off of the kitchen. Provide hand wash signage inside the bathroom.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Repair faucet at the hand sink near the front counter.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 6, 2024: 1 finding recurred. 15 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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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