O'cheese

February 18, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings25
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)critical

Inspector note: Green onion english cucumber stored in the walking observed spoiled. Discard Tuna salad cooked broccoli observed stored on top of recycle bin. Discontinue/ voluntarily discard by PIC Oil in the fryolator observed heavily discolored. Discard Observed bread stored on the chair. Discontinue
code 590.003/3-101.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Tuna salad 58F cooked brocccoli 48F stored at room temperature. PIC to review cold holding and train staff. (cos)
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Facility observed without a prep sink . Per PIC produce/vegetables gets rinse in the middle compartment of 3 bay sink. PIC to provide detailed ps report from a licensed plumber on the install of a prep sink to : inca.prince@boston.gov
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At time of inspection PIC was unable to demonstrate or answer questions regarding food safety due to no staff on duty and PIC was working on a big catering order.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Several containers of prepped/ cooked foods observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date after prep/ before storing Per PIC foods were prepped the night before
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide a test kit to measure sanitzer solution concentration. Provide Inspector test strips was used to record the sanitizer concentration
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Flat grill observed with carbon build up in between equipments observed with grease build up interior and exterior of several cold holding refrigerator /cold holding drawer innterior and exterior of microwave observed soiled from visible dry food spills dry food encrusted. Clean and sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen area handsink observed blocked by a chair. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time for handwashing only. PIC to monitor handwashing. (cos)
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Warewashing handsink observed without soap. Provide and maintain. (no warewashing taken place during the inspection)
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Observed staff working with RTE foods without proper hair restraint. Provide
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide a Certified Food protection manager certification. Post current CFPM/ ServSafe Certificate
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Containers of different cooked food stored in cold units observed without cover. Provide cover before storing
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Several bulk bins and others food storage containers/ squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from orginal containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Using Clean Tableware for Second Portions and Refills (C)

Inspector note: Observed bowl stored inside sugar storage bin. Discontinue
code 590.003/3-304.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Bag of Samolina flour and others boxes of food items observed stored on the floor in the basement area. Discontinue/ Elevate.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Package of cigarette observed stored on food prepped table. Discontinue Employee socks observed stored on top food storage bulk bin. Dicontinue Recycle bin observed stored inside the kitchen area. Discontinue
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent filters observed with heavily soiled with grease and dust build up. Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Ac unit excess water observed dispensing inside warewashing handsink. Repair to dispense accordingly
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor throughout the facility including under equipments inside walkin cooler observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Warewashing handwashing sink observed without employee handwashing sign. Provide
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Basement storage area observed heavily clutter from excess old furniture and unorganized . Clean and organize
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Both hood sticker on site observed expired 9.20.25 and 12.20.25 Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Soiled mop observed stored in the kichen area. Hang to dry inside mop sink area after use.
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

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

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