Max's Deli Cafe

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

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Chicken cutlets on hot production line at 115F-125F. Reheated to acceptable temperature. Ensure proper hot holding at 135F or above.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
  Inspector note: Potato salad in walk in cooler observed expired 10/10 Milk in grab and go refrigerator expired 10/8. Discarded and ensure proper rotation.
  code 590.006/6-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
  Inspector note: Chemical spray bottles observed without label. Provide.
  code 590.007/7-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Hood filters observed with grease build up. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: No thermometer observed in stand up refrigeration unit. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Flour and debris observed on floor in storage area. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
  Inspector note: Missing ceiling tile above walk in cooler. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-201.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired. PIC stated appointment is scheduled for 10.20.26. Update.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 13, 2026: 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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