Neponset Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Mop Sink not Provided
  Inspector note: Mop sink in main kitchen are is located directly next to the 3 bay sink and is not enclosed. Establishment is to either completely enclose mop sink or relocate. As of 7/25/18 a splash guard in between the mop sink and the 3 compartment sink has been installed and ok'd by management as a temporary resolution until it can be relocated and fully enclosed.
  code 42-5-203.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Food Thermometers Provided
  Inspector note: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
  code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: 3 Bay sink only has only a spray arm in order to fill all 3 compartments. Establishment is to ensure that they have a faucet with hot and cold running water in order to properly fill the 3 compartment sink. Establishment is to ensure that the 3 bay sink is large enough to accomodate the largest peice of equipment being used.
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Three Compartment Sink
  Inspector note: 3 Bay sink only has one drain board for clean equipment. Provide a 3 bay sink that has 2 drain boards 1 for clean and one for dirty dishes.
  code 16-4-301.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: No soap at hand sink in the main kitchen area. Provide. No soap paper towels or signage at sink in the front service area. Provide.
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 18, 2018: 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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