Mr. Dooleys Boston Tavern

December 22, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Chicken observed in a hotel pan on top of the grill at 99F degrees/ Products must be 135 degree or above / PIC Discarded Product. PIC to train staff on monitoring temperature
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)critical

Inspector note: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Use a colander until properly plumbed./ Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
code 590.005/5-203.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: walk in and reach in units/properly date mark all ready to eat foods cheese that is not further cooked and heald for more than 24 hours
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior of ice machine located in the basement observed soiled Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: The handsink in the bar was observed with debris and itmes stored inside. Remove items and provide access to handsink. (There was a handsink in the kitchen that was accessible and stocked where the employee could wash their hands)
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No soap observed at the bar hand sink. Provide and maintain all the time
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No Paper towel observed at the bar hand sink. Provide and maintain all the time.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Employees observed prepping food in the kitchen without hair restraint. Provide proper hair restraint.
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: provide up to date certified food managers certificate/expired in 1/2025
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple containers of food in the kitchen fridge without coverings. Provide coverings for all foods to prevent contamination.
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: kitchen Floor observed with debris under and around all equipment clean to remove all debris . Soils were observed on the wall clean to prevent buildup hot line hood/clean interior of hood to remove grease build up
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: standing water was noted on the basement floor./ clean to remove .Observed clutter and unnessary items being stored in the basement. Clean and organize . Discard unused itmes and organize products so effective clean can be done. Observed in need of organizing and cleaning.Ensure all items are being stored 6 inches off the floor and away from the wall
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Mise dropping observed downstairs in the basement area under the stairs on the floor on top of paper towels roll/ clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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