Merkato Mart & Bakery

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeRetail Food
• failed findings3
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed handsink blocked with items. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain hand sink clear and accessibe for handwashing only. Corrected on site
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Provide detailed pest report due to rodent sighting.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: Post the current 2023 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 December 16, 2022: 3 findings appeared for the first time.

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About this record

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.

Source: Analyze Boston.