North End Lobster Co.

October 15, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings24
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked shrimp 47F lobster meat 47F coleslaw 48f stored in the upright cold unit. Per PIC foods were cooke earlier in the day. Reviewed cooling parameters with PIC (cos)
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide procedure & kit for V&D clean up . Provide & maintain accessible Inspector will provide procedure to the operator via email.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of inspection staff unable to answer question pretaining to food safety. PIC to train staff on managerial controls .
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Violation noted on the inspection report. Establishment must designate a knowledgeable PIC and be present to oversee day to day operations to ensure the food establishment is operating in compliance with the food code at all hours of operation
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector note: Container holding raw oysters observed missing tag/ shell tags observed missing last sold date. Discussed at the time of inspection
code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Several containers of different foods stored in different cold holding observed missing date marking. Provide made/discard date prior to storing
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide metal probe food thermometer. Provide & keep accessible
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide irreverssible thermometer for bar high temp dishwasher. Provide & keep accessible
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide sanitzer test strips for the 3 bay sink quats solution. Provide & train staff
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Handwashing sink downstairs and kitchen area observed blocked by trash can and others articles. Remote & maintain accessible at all time to encourage handwashing by staff. Kitchen handsink observed with pvc pipping dispensing inside. Remove
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Handwashing sink in the warewashing area observed missing hand cleanser. Provide
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Warewashing handwashing sink observed missing paper towls. Provide
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector note: Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.
code 590.007/7-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide Servsafe Certificate. Post current Servsafe Certificate
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Condiment containers observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Observed barrier missing between kitchen handwashing sink and knife holder. Provide
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood filters/vent and attachment observed with soiled build up. Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Multiple cold holding unit observed without a visible thermometer. Provide & keep visible
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor in the bar area observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Observed stagnant water downstairs warewashing area near the upright unit/ chest freezer. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Downstairs & restroom handwashing sink observed missing hanwashing signage. Provide
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Observed ceiling tile missing above kitchen shelvings. Provide
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired 12.25.25. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaner.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector note: Observed pickled onion stored in the upright refrigeration unit. PIC unable to provide information regarding the process.
code 590.008/8-201.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

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

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