Oriental House

August 15, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings1
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: There is no prep sink.Provide (Manager stating the vegetables get washed in the 3 bay sink using a colander) Provide SOP's for washing vegetables(standard operating procedures to ISDHealth@Boston.gov) Upon re-inspection It was explained to the owner to have a licensed plumber assess the location for the instalation of a prep sink with a proper air gap Owner instructed to send the plumbers report (on proper letterhead) to the Health division for review.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No procedures on site for vomit clean up or kit.Provide a vomit/diarrhea cleanup kit on site. (procedures to be emailed to the manager)
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Per the video complaint Manager must retrain staff in regards to the proper use of the 3 bay sink.(Not for personal hygiene)
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: There is no datemarking on prepped items in the walkin.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for more than 24 hours.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: There was evidence of mouse activity observed on the lower shelf of the prep table(droppings) Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Manager cleaning the location
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector note: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles
code 590.007/7-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: There were items on the lower prep table shelf that were stored in the original can.Discontinue.Provide food grade containers for storage after opening. Walk in unit--Items are stored unwrapped in the walk in.Provide proper wraps or covers during storage
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Remove all sponges (discontinue using)
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Provide working internal thermometers in all refrigeration units as needed
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)

Inspector note: Remove the soiled cardboard from the interior shelving of the samsung refrigeration unit and from on top of the chest freezer
code 590.004/4-502.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean the interiors of the out of service refrigeration and chest freezer units to remove soils. Clean the exterior of the rice cooker to remove soils.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: There is no mop sink.Provide (Manager stating mop water is thrown in the 3 bay sink)
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: There was peeling & cracked paint on the employee rest room walls.Remove peeling paint repair/resurface
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector note: Clean the overhead light fixture chains to remove dust build up
code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: There is a single door under counter refrigeration unit and a chest freezer that are not operating.Repair or discard
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector note: Clean the floors under the cook line & fryers to remove grease and soils.
code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 9, 2025: 1 finding recurred. 15 previous findings did not recur.

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