Phinista Cafe

July 15, 2026 · Fail

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

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention Device Carbonator (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed a small water leak in the basement. Contact a licensed plumber to repair leak and remove any stagnant water from the floor. Photo taken .
code 590.005/5-203.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed no air gap under the prep sink in the basement. Contact a licensed plumber pull proper permit at 1010 Mass ave. After the air gap has been installed the plumbing inspector must sign off before health can sign off.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed a prep sink in the basement under pipes with food debris inside the drain. Also observed food debris on counter . No prep work can be done in the basement without approval from ISD HEALTH. Please discontinue any prep until approved. Provide engineers report.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed mold- like substance inside the ice machine. Clean and sanitize to remove mold- like substance. Observed mold like substance inside the hoses at the 3 bay sink. Replace with new hoses or sanitize to remove the mold. Observed food debris and other items on the counters in the basement. Clean counters to remove all food debis. Observed left over food debris in the drain plug located in the basement. Ensure staff is not leaving any left over food.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector note: No hand sink in the basement. Provide hand sink.
code 590.005/5-203.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No means to dry hands at the hand sink. Provide means to dry hands.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Outdoor Storage Surface (C)

Inspector note: Observed heavy soil and debris on the grounds infront of the establishment. Clean and sanitize to remove heavy soil and debris. Ensure staff is cleaning and removing all debris before closing the establishment every night. Observed a hole on top of the trash bins. Replace with new bin. Observed trash inside the fencing around the trees. Clean to remove.
code 590.005/5-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Observed soil on the walls in the back room off the front counter. Clean walls to remove soil.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

Inspector note: Observed prep sink dry goods and prep area being stored under utility lines in the basement. Provide smooth durable cleanable enclosed ceiling in basement.
code 590.006/6-201.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)

Inspector note: Observed lights in the basement that are not properly shielded. Provide proper lighting in prep area.
code 590.006/6-202.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Provide a door sweep to the exterior door in the basement area.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Observed missing tiles in front of the dishmachine. Repair. Observed damaged rubber baseboard. Repair. Observed the exterior door in the basement that leads to the hallway needs to be repaired. Door should be tight up against the door frame to prevent any rodent activity. Repair door. Observed dry wall behind the 3 bay sink. Provide nonabsorbent walls behind 3 bay sink.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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