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Pika Pollo

October 29, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Carton of raw shelled eggs observed stored in cold unit above multiple prepped foods. Discontinue/ remove
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: Fried chicken 112F-117F and chicken tenders 123F strored in display hot holding unit. Food was in the hot holding unit for apprx 30 minutes per PIC. PIC refried the product to above 165F and the unit was set to a higher temperature. (COS) PIC to train staff on temperature monitoring of both foods and equipments.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC to review inspection report and train staff on P's and PF's violations noted on the inspection report
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Front of the house handsink observed blocked by different items (trash can fan sanitizer bucket). Discontinue maintain accessible at all time for handwashing only. (COS)
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Front of the house handsinks observed without paper towel. Provide (COS)
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Observed staff working/ serving RTE foods without hair restraint. Provide
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector note: 2 door upright cold unit observed line with cardboard kitchen shelvings observed lined with aluminum foil. Discontinue
code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent/attachemtents observed heavily soiled/ dusty. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expire 11.19.25
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Ice maker excess water observed dispensing inside handsink.Discontinue
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: Multiple dead cockroaches observed on the bathroom floor. Clean to remove. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector note: Cleaning tools observed stored in kitchen floor . Discontinue
code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Soiled mop observed stored on kitchen floor.Discontinue
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 9, 2025: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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