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Other Side Cafe

March 4, 2009 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Pastry chest is not working properly. Cheesecake 48F and spinache quiche is 47F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: No certified food manager. Provide.
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: The interior of the ice machine is soiled. Clean to remove.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow

Inspector note: Upstairs mopsink has no backflow preventer. Provide to prevent back siphonage.
code 30-5-203.14** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Back door is not rodent proof and there arerodent droppings in the basement. Rodent proof door and provide pest reports.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Soups are cooling in deep containers. Properly cool items and verify that temperatures drop from 140f to 70F in 2 hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional 4 hours.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: Upstairs dishwasher gauges are broken. Repair.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: There are no test kits available to test sanitizer buckets. Provide.
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: The interiors of the refrigerators are soiled with food crumbs. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: The basement prep area has an exposed ceiling. Provide a ceiling that is smooth cleanable and durable.
code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 6, 2008: 10 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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