Phinista Cafe

May 18, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings3
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Upon reinspection the pest control report from 5-11-2026 states multiple captures and evidence of mice and during the reinspection observed multiple areas in the basement with small dark rodent droppings and a captured mouse on a glue trap behind a chest freezer. Clean and sanitize the basement of droppings and have your pest control operator perform a service and provide an IPM report that shows no captures and no evidence of pests.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Provide thermometers inside all refrigerated units
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple damaged or missing floor tiles in warewashing area and front line. Replace all damaged tiles to prevent stagnant water
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector 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.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Upon reinspection the person in charge states a plumber had been contracted and inspected the prep sink to estimate the cost of work that needed to be completed. Provide the plumber's report to isdhealth@boston.gov or have the plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap at the prep sink.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
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.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: Upon reinspection the Certified Food Protection Manager was able to answer questions about food safety illness policy and sanitization; the person in charge should be knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization and that can take active managerial control of the restaurant.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
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.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Multiple employees observed without hair restraints handling and preparing foods; provide effective hair restraints for employees
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
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.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(B) Cooling Methods (C)

Inspector note: Upon reinspection observed an employee placing cooked eggs from the frying pan onto a plate and placed the plate into a cold holding unit; foods should be cooled using approved cooling methods only.
code 590.003/3-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed sponges in the wareashing area; sponges should not be used on food contact surfaces.
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(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.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector note: Provide a covered waste receptacle in the restroom for sanitary products.
code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
flagged at inspection

Inspector 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."
code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 8, 2026: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 15 previous findings did not recur.

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