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Merengue Express

May 23, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings3
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed codfish / mixed vegetables stored @ 120F at service line. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding @ 135F and above. PIC reheated to 165F and stored in hot holding cabinet
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed hand sink in prep area without paper towels. Discussed with PIC to maintain all hand sinks fully stocked with soap and paper towels. PIC corrected on site
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: Observed knives stored between wall and prep table. Discontinue and store knives properly
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 19, 2024: 3 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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