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Phinista Cafe

July 22, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings1
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Observed damaged rubber baseboard. Repair. 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

Checks marked passed

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: Pass
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: Pass
(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: Pass
(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.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
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.
code 590.005/5-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 15, 2026: 1 finding recurred. 11 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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.

Source: Analyze Boston.