Montecristo Mexican Grille

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked guacamole temp at 48F and macaroni salad at 46F in the open display refrigeration. PIC voluntarily discarded both products and pulled product from in line refrigeration unit at 37F. Retrain staff to monitor accurate temp. Unit temp at 36F. thermometer located inside of unit. (COS)
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink located in the basement area observed blocked by step ladder and sanitizer bucket. Discontinue (COS)
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker observed with descrepancy. Sticker expires 08.21.24. Provide proper sticker or report.
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: Provide a conspicious thermomether to all the refrigeration unit missing a thermometer.
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cutting board observed heavily score. Replace
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood vent observed heavily soiled . Clean to remove.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 28, 2024: 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.

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