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Merkato Variety Store

November 25, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeRetail Food
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Labeling of Ingredientscritical

Inspector note: No labels on some packaged products provide labels for packaged food products with name address information and ingredients.
code 01-3-602.11 B2*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of mice droppings on food storage shelving behind service counter. Clean sanitize and provide current exterminators report.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: No test kit for sanitizer provide.
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Clean exterior of plastic food storage containers to remove food spills behind service counter. • Interior of 2 door True refrigerator unit soiled with food spills clean to remove spills. Unit at 35F-ok.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No paper towels at dispenser provide.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Remove all clutter from behind serve counter non inuse equipment.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 18, 2014: 6 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.