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Peka

September 15, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: At the bar chemical warewashing machine tested 0ppm chlorine after multiple run attempts; the person in charge placed a call for service during the inspection and has instructed staff to use the warewashing machine in the kitchen to wash and sanitize until the warewashing machine at the bar is repaired. Chemical sanitizer should be at minimum ppm required by the food code.
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: At the two bay prep sink observed a direct connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull permits at 1010 Mass Ave and install an indirect connection to the wastewater system at the prep sinks.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No written instructions on how to handle a vomit and diarrhea event could be presented during the inspection; provide.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: The presented food thermometer was only capable of measuring ambient and hot foods; provide a thin stemmed food thermometer capable of measuring cold and hot foods.
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple damaged or missing gaskets for cold holding units in the kitchen; repair or replace the damaged or missing gaskets.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: At the high temperature warewashing machine the rinse gauge and the PSI gauge did not move during any part of the cycles observed; repair or replace the gauges. An irreversible thermometer was used at the machine and registered at least 165F captured.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector note: There is excessive refuse and items scattered around the exterior refuse area; remove the excessive items to prevent pest harborage.
code 590.005/5-501.115-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector note: Provide a covered waste receptacle in the employee restroom for sanitary products.
code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: The first floor woman's room and the employee restroom in the basement lack handwashing signage; provide.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: The floor at the landing leading towards the basement and the floor in front of the walk-in freezer in the basement are heavily damaged the grout is low in the kitchen area in front of the prep sink and in front of the high temperature warewashing machine; repair or replace the damaged items.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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