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Oriental House

January 27, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Bean sprouts out at 51F / Moved to refrigeration to cool down after being out for 1 hour during lunch prep / Provide 41F or below
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Several small rodent droppings noted near water heater and on shelving with bulk rice / Remove and maintain. VN pest control provides monthly exterminations last IPM on file for 1/2/25 / Recommended more frequent exterminations to help eliminate activity.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Exterior bulk food bins with visible soils / Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: 1 dead mouse on glue trap behind deep freezer / remove
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector note: Mops on floor / Elevate at least 6" off of floor
code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Back closet near water heater cluttered allowing for possible harborage / Declutter and maintain clean and organized
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 4, 2024: 6 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.