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Maria's Taqueria

January 27, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked beans from previous day in walk-in cooler at 50F. Discarded by PIC. Hot foods must be cooled below 70F in 2 hours and 41F in 4 additional hours otherwise the food has not been cooled correctly and must be discarded.
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC needs to retrain staff on correct and effective cooling methods. Prepare less food if you do not have the space to cool foodds rapidly. Consider purchasing canned beans as an alternative to cooking and cooling dry beans.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector note: Cooked beef at 70F covered in plastic in walk-in cooler. Cooked chicken at 70F in cooler drawer. Both items cooked less than 2 hours prior. Foods spread out in shallow pans placed in cooler. Beef at 55F chicken at 60F after 20 minutes. Cool hot food if shallow pans without a cover. Monitor cooling with thermometer to confirm temperature requirements are met.
code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Food and debris under shelf with microwave. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector note: Waste receptacle in bathroom without cover. Provide covered waste receptacle.
code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: 8-301.11 Post current permit in a location in the establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. Permit is not paid. Bring paymet to 1010 Massachusetts Ave 4th Floor immediately.
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 16, 2020: 6 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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