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Phinista Cafe
May 8, 2026 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
- failed findings16
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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When to Wash (P)criticalInspector note: Observed multiple employees returning to the food prep area and then handling or preparing foods without washing hands beforehand and could not wash hands properly because the handwashing sink has been blocked by a red sanitizer bucket and the handwashing sink in the rear prep area has no approved hand drying device; retrain staff on proper handwashing technique and when to wash hands and to have handwashing sinks fully stocked at all times
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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)criticalInspector note: Observed whole shell eggs stored next to the electric cooktops at 60F; shell eggs should be stored at or below 45F. Eggs were moved to the walk-in refrigerator to cool to 41F.
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Backflow Prevention (P)criticalInspector note: At the prep sink in the basement there is a direct connection to the wastewater system; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap.
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Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)Inspector note: Per discussion with staff there are no procedures to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event; provide.
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(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)Inspector note: There was no person designated in charge during the inspection and nobody on staff was able to answer questions about food safety illness policy and sanitization; when the certified food protection manager is not on site assign someone who is knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization and that can take active managerial control of the restaurant. The employees did not know the person whose Certified Food Protection Manager certification that is posted is and there are no other certifications posted. Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager that can manager on-site.
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Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)Inspector note: The warewashing machine in the back prep area uses temprature to sanitize but employees could not produce an irreversible thermometer for the unit; provide.
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Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)Inspector note: Per discussion with the employees the location uses quats sanitizer to sanitize their food contact surfaces but could not produce a testing device for the quats; provide proper testing device for sanitizer.
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Controlling Pests (Pf)Inspector note: Observed small dark rodent droppings at the bottom of the stairs and next to the shelving; clean and sanitize the basement and provide your most recent pest control report and have your pest control operator perform a service before the reinspection and provide to isdhealth@boston.gov the report should show no captures no evidence of pest activity.
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Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)Inspector note: Multiple employees observed without hair restraints handling and preparing foods; provide effective hair restraints for employees
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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)Inspector note: Observed a bowl stored in a bulk rice container and in-use stirring spoons stored in 70F water; utensils used to move foods from bulk containers should have handles and in-use utensils should be stored in water 135F and above on a clean and sanitized surface or in cool running water.
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(B) Cooling Methods (C)Inspector note: Per a discussion with an employee observed cooked eggs on a plate stored on top of containers in a sandwich cooler at 54F that had been cooked an hour ago; foods should be cooled using the approved cooling methods only.
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Sponges Use Limitation (C)Inspector note: Observed sponges in the wareashing area; sponges should not be used on food contact surfaces.
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Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)Inspector note: The surface for one of the electric cooktops is cracked; repair or replace.
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(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)Inspector note: On the drop plate of the ice machine there is pink slime; clean and sanitize.
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Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)Inspector note: Provide a covered waste receptacle in the restroom for sanitary products.
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flagged at inspectionInspector note: Post Health Permit and Site Cleanliness License Post allergy awareness poster in back of house for staff Post signage visible to customers stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request."
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on August 5, 2025: 16 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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