Phin Coffee House

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings12
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat product. Remove to prevent potential contamination.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Beef in hot holding unit at 95F. Removed and reheated to acceptable temperature. Ensure hot holding of all food product at 135F or above.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Where to Wash (Pf)
  Inspector note: Employee observed washing hands in prep sink. Use hand sinks for hand washing.
  code 590.002/2-301.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No chlorine test strips for dish machine available. Tested with inspector kit. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Dishmachine observed with two rinse aids connected and no detegerent. Provide detergent for dish machine.
  code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: No hand soap at production line hand sink. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Allergy certificate observed expired. Update.
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Raw beef observed stored on ground of walk in cooler. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled cardboard under prep table and on ground by three bay sink. Surfaces must be easily cleanable. Remove.
  code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Floor of walk in cooler observed with soils. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: 3 bay sink observed leaking. Repair as necessary.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Intensity-Lighting (C)
  Inspector note: Walk in cooler light is not working. Provide new bulb.
  code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 5, 2024: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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Source: Analyze Boston.