Pad Thai Cafe

May 13, 2025 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings20
critical findings3

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Notes:During the inspection process no handwashing between tasks was observed by staff. CFPM to train staff on satisfactory hanwashing by food handlers. All staff were advise to stop and wash hands.
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw eggs observed stored above produce in the inline refrigerator unit. Discontinue
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)critical

Inspector note: Staff observed multitasking wearing disposable gloves touching soiled equipment and leaving and then returning to work station wearing the same disposable one time single use gloves. CFPM to train staff on glove use.
code 590.003/3-304.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining to temperature control or any managerial controls. . Reviewed at the time of inspection. CFPM to train staff on all violations noted on the inspection report
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: CFPM to provide active managerial controls.
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: Numerous containers and bags of prep foods observed without date marking. Per PIC food was prepped the night before and some today. Provide made/discard date before storing.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Establishment shall implement a more frequency cleaning schedule for the location. Multiple food contact surfaces in between equipments refrigerator unit (interior and exterior) kitchen shelvings storage shelvings exterior of multiple storage bins soiled knifes stored in clean knife rack observed heavily soiled. 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: Warewashing/ prep area handsink observed blockedby cleaning tools. Discontinue maintain accesible to prevent contamination by hands.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Warewashing/ prep sink area handsink observed without paper towel. Provide and maintain
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple mice droppings observed on storage shelvings and under equipment in the back warewashing area downstairs in the basement and main kitchen area. Clean and sanitize to remove PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report @: Inca.Prince@Boston.Gov.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector note: Due to unsanitary conditions found at the time of inspection voluntary closure was issue until establisment is deemed safe to reopen.
code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Storage bins and condiments at the cook station observed without lables. Provide labels when removed from original containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Portion cup observed stored inside bulk bins as dispensing utensils. Discontinue and provide handle utensils to avoid contamination by hands.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Multiple refrigeration units observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. provide & maintain visible
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen area cutting boards observed heavily scored.Ressurface/Replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Grease Trap(C)

Inspector note: Grease trap observed heavily soiled with visible grease build up and rodent droppingson top. Clean to remove
code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floors throughout and below equipment downstairs in the basement along walls observed heavily soiled by soils build up food spills. Walls around all the sinks and prep area observed heavily soiled by food splashes. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Back door observed without proper door sweep potential entry point for pests. Repair
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector note: Mop and brooms stored on the floor in the prep area. Discontinue and provide proper storage.
code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Basement area observed heavily clutter potential pest harborage. Clean/ organize to remove
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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