Mr. Dooleys Boston Tavern

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cold Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F.
  code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
  Inspector note: Dish machine in the main kitchen area not registering any sanitizer at the test strip. Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue the use if it is unable to properly wash and sanitize equipment.
  code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Bucket of potatoes observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discotinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Design
  Inspector note: Long cutting board over the 2 door deli style cooler visibly soiled and scoared. Resurface or replace.
  code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Excess moisture on the lower shelf of the Cold Beverages cooler. Clean to remove and make any necessary repairs.
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 19, 2015: 5 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.