North Of The Border

August 6, 2012 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings6
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • Cold Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Items stored in the sandwich unit are elevated shredded cheese 47F sausage 50F and cabbage is 45F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. There was a container of fried pork left out on the counter overnight 80F. Keep phf's refrigerated (pork was discarded by the manager)
    code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: remove all defective equipment.....
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: caulk all sinks... • There are two plastic tables for prep. Provide surfaces that are smooth cleanable and durable.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: clean and degrease all equipment....
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Installed and Maintained
    Inspector note: replace missing faucet at 1st. compartment remove hose... • The handsink near the three compartment sink has a broken faucet. Repair.
    code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • premises not properly maintained or cleaned
    Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    Inspector note: ceiling shall be made smooth and easy cleanable....repair counter area loose tiles..... • The cooking equipment is soiled. Clean to remove.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: The front and back door are left open. Provide screen doors to keep flying insects out of the establishment or keep the doors closed.
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Pass
  • Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
    Inspector note: The tomatoes peppers and garlic mixture cooked earlier in the day is cooling in a pan outside of temperature control 89F. Provide proper cooling methods so items are placed under temperature control and cooled from 140F to 71F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours.
    code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: The floor is soiled along the edges and under equipment in the kitchen and basement. Clean to remove.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 27, 2012: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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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.

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