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Mofongo Factory Restaurant

April 25, 2025 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 16 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: Cold holding: chopped romaine lettuce 51F sliced cucumber 48F prep 15 minutes before stored in the open case refrigeration unit. Advise PIC to cool down the products after prep to 41F below before serving.
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)critical

Inspector note: Per PIC fruits and vegetables gets washed in the prep sink direct to waste. PIC to install airgap or request a variance and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
code 590.005/5-202.13-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Must designate a knowledgeable PIC all operational hours. PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on all violations noted on the inspection report.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Several containers off prep foods stored in various refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Provide made/ discard date Per PIC foods were prep the night before 4.17.25 and today 4.18.25
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector note: Individually packed dessert containers and multiple juice jugs stored in the refrigeration unit observed without label. Provide Multiple squeeze bottles and bulk bins observed without lablels . Label if removed from original package
code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide an irreversible thermometer for the high temp diswasher. Provide
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior and exterior of microwave hot holding unit in the kitchen in between equipments interior of 3 door freezer cooking range backsplash interior and exterior of toaster exterior of blender observed soiled by dry food encrust visible food spills and heavy ice build up. Clean and sanitize to remove.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Kichen main hand sink observed blocked by trash can . Discontinue and maintain accessible to provide contamination by hands. (Corrected on site). Observed additional handwashing during the inspection
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple mice droppings observed downstairs in the basement storage area. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report to: inca.prince@bosto.gov
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Inspector note: Observed peeled sweet potato stored in stagnant water. Discontinue
code 590.003/3-303.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed single serving plastic container being used to dispense sazon sauce out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Multiple cases of food items observed stored inside walking cooler on the floor and box of food items observed stored on the floor in the basement area. Discontinue and elevate
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed staff using yellow sponge to clean dishes and food contact equipments. Discontinue.
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent observed soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires: 7.1.25
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/ Replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Basement area observed heavily clutter by equipments boxes decor. Clean and organize to remove.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 18, 2025: 16 previous findings did not recur.

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