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Merengue Express

January 11, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings4
critical findings1

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Failed findings

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

Inspector note: Observed sliced cucumbers / guacamole stored @ 50F in the top reach in unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC stored in refrigerated unit
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed utensils stored in stagnant water @ prep station. Discussed with PIC to discontinue and follow in use utensil procedures.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Observed salad unit not operating properly and not maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed all food items and stored in refrigerated unit. Powered off. Repair
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Post the current 2024 Health permit for the food establishment in a conspicuous place for the consumer
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 11, 2023: 4 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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