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Melting Sun Cafe

December 29, 2025 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 8 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Produce and shredded cheese inside of the open air cooler with elevated temperatures ranging from 48-50F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Sausage patties inside of the hot holding unit at 109F. Address and esnure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Patties to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Single use plastic cup being used to dispense out of large bin of coffee beans. Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Packages of meats and other foods in the basement walk-in cooler observed being stored on the ground. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Hand sink located in between 2 food storage racks located in the basement preparation area with no splash guards. Address and either provide splash guards on the hand sink or relocate storage racks.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Open air 2 door produce cooler does appear to be operating properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Service Tech was called at the time of the inspection for repairs to be made.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 18, 2025: 8 previous findings did not recur.

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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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