New England Wichcraft Co.

August 12, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings2
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: Facility observed without a service sink. Provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a mop sink. *** If food service sink is installed prior to the compliance inspection: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled ***Plumber report was provided
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)

Inspector note: Facility observed without a food prep sink.. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If food prep sink is installed prior to the compliance inspection: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled *** Plumber report was provided
code 590.005/5-204.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed multiple can drinks and bottle drinks stored inside ice machine and bar area . Same ice used to prepare mix beverage. Discontinue PIC removed all the ice from the ice machine and bar area
code 590.003/3-303.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)critical

Inspector note: Containers of RTE foods observed stored in the walkin in missing date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing. Per PIC foods were prepped earlier in the day
code 590.003/3-501.18-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: 3 bay sink and bar low temp dishwasher observed at 00ppm. Repair to dispense at minimum pH concentration Additional dishwasher on site
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Facility observed without a food prep sink.. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If food prep sink is installed prior to the compliance inspection: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide vomit & diarrheal clean up kit. Provide
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink on site. Provide
code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior small baking oven observed visible soiled from dry foods interior of glass/ice cold unit in the bar area observed soiled by black substance meat slicer observed soiled with meat residue. Clean & sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Handwashing sink in the lower level observed blocked by multiple articles (bulk bin mop bucket buckets) . Remove. Maintain accessible at all time to encourage handwashing
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Observed staff working the cookiline missing hair restraing. Provide & maintain when working with RTE foods
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Food storage bulk bins and condiments containers observed missing labels. Label
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Portioned cup observed stored inside bulk bins as food dispensing utensils. Discontinue & provide handle utensils to prevent contaminations by hands
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Vaccum packaging salmon observed thawing still in the packaging. Thaw as discussed during the inspection.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector note: Multiple kitchen shelvings observed lined with aluminum foils. Discontinue
code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood vents & baffers observed heavily soiled . Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: In line cutting surface observed heavily scored/ stain. Resurface/replace/clean to remove
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor in the bar area under equipments observed in need of deep cleaning from visible soils. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Bar hanwashing sink observed missing handwashing signage. Provide
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector note: Cleaning tools (mop/ mop bucket/broom / dust pan) observed stored in the kitchen and food prep area. Discontinue and store as discussed
code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Lower level observed heavily clutter from excess furniture and other articles. Clean / organize to remove to prevent pest/rodent harborage
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Bar area floor observed with multiple/ missing brokern tiles. Repair
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood ventilation system observed missing hood sticker. Provide hood stciker from a licensed hood cleaning company .
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide Allergen Awareness Certificate . Post current Allergen Awareness Certificate
code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 4, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 23 previous findings did not recur.

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