Peruvian Taste Restaurant

May 19, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings20
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: 2 bay sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of air gap. If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide procedure & kit for vomiting & Diarrheal clean up. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to the operator
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
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: Large quantity of prep foods stored in the walk in observed without date marking . Provide made/ discard date before storing
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermomoter. Provide maintain accessible
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for the 3 bay sink chlorine solution. Provide Inspector test strips was used to record the pH
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Facility observed in need of deep cleaning exterior and interior of multiple food equipments cold unit 3 bay sink ice machine backsplash observed soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector note: Facility observed with only one handsink on site. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of additional handsink to: inca.prince@boston.gov
code 590.005/5-204.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Main hansink observed without paper towel. Provide to encourage handwashing (cos)
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: Servsafe on site observed expired. Provide & post current ServSafe Certificate
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Condiment containers bulk bins and squeeze bottles observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Several buckets of prep foods observed stored on the floor inside walk in bags of dry beans & corn observed stored on the floor. Elevate
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed staff using yellow sponge to warewash. Discontinue
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood buffer and attachments observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 7.9.26
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Multiple refrigeration unit observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide & keep visible
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Walkin shelvings and storage shelvings observed lined with carboard and aluminum foil. Discontinue
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor under equipment observed in need of deep cleaning due to visible soils build up. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Basement area observed heavily clutter. Clean & organize to remove
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Soiled mop observed stored inside soiled water. Discontinue .
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide current Allergen Certificate PIC to post current Site Cleanliness Certifcate
code L1status: Fail

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Compared with Pass on December 7, 2023: 20 findings appeared for the first time.

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