Merengue Express

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings2
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Observed plastic bowls used for bulk dispensing. Remove and provide handled scoopers for bulk dispensing
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Provide drain plugs for each bay @ 3 compartment sink
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed pasta salad & multiple meats stored in walk in cooler between 47F-50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed filters on ice machine with heavy dust; prep table in back kitchen with food spills. Clean to remove all soils / spills / dust
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed live roach at 3 bay sink. PIC provided pest report 9/15/25 with same indication. PIC scheduled services for Sunday 9/28/25
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Conditions of Use (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed household RAID spray stored in prep area. Discussed with PIC to discontinue and remove household insect products from food establishment. Licensed pest control for chemical services only. COS
  code 590.007/7-202.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Observed bulk containers stored in prep kitchen area without labels of identification. Provide a label for all bulk containers or squeeze bottles with the common name of food item stored inside
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Observed food stored underneath leaking compressor in walk in cooler. Remove foods from directly underneath compressor and ensure foods are stored protected
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Observed food debris on floors behind fryers. Clean to remove all debris from floors behind and around cooking equipment
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 24, 2025: 2 findings recurred. 7 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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