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Metropolis Cafe

November 13, 2009 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings11
critical findings4

Failed findings

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: Staff observed wiping hands on cloth towel.
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: Use of a non approved detergent/sanitizeer in 2bay sink.Provide proper detergent/sanitizer.
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Dirty linen container stored infront of handsink in kitchen.Staff using handsink to dump waste and rinse pot.Provide proper use of handsink.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Consumer Advisoriescritical

Inspector note: Consumer Advisory not complete.Please refer to food code for info.I explained to chef on inspection.
code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Use of non food grade containers to store multiple food products.Use proper nsf food grade containers.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Interior/exterior of ice unit dirty.Clean.Worn cutting board.Replace
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Worn wood on stairs over ice unit.Flaking wood on ice unit.Resurface.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Use of cloth towel under staircase over ice unit and as brace in Walk-in.Discontinue and provide proper equipment.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Use of cloth towels and cardboard to line shelving.Tin foil on ovens.Remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: Worn wood shelving in walk-in.Resurface
code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Wall and attachments dusty over 2bay sink.Old sticker on hood.New sticker has whether there were defficiencies or not when hood serviced.Provide.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 13, 2008: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 3 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.