Oriental House

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings5
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked chicken observed being stored in boxes that originally came with raw chicken. Discontinue and esnure all foods are being stored in a clean and protected manner to ensure no cross contamination from raw chicken.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out at room temperature (62F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Garlic and oil mixture was removed at the time of the inspection and placed back under refrigeration.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Singel use plastic container being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands. Paint on the restroom walls is peeling. Address and provide a fresh coat of paint.
  code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Thawing (C)
  Inspector note: Raw frozen shrimp observed being thawed in stagnant water. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
  code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Self closing mechanism to the walk-in cooler is damaged and not attached. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 28, 2023: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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