Pikalo J.P.

• official resultAdministrative record filed
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings2
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Improper scoopers stored in dry products. Provide proper food grade utensils with handles above food
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Drain boards (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled equipment stored on table. Provide a portable cart to store soiled equipment for washing.
  code 590.004/4-301.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Thawing of food in Rinse bay next to soapy wash water in warewashing area. Provide the Standard operating procedures for thawing and rinsing produce.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Corn pudding dessert made on site not properly date marked. Provide proper date marking for ready to eat foods that are held over 24hrs.
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
  Inspector note: Missing thermometer in under counter refrigerator. Please provide
  code 590.004/4-204.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Chlorine test strips used for Quats sanitizer. Provide the proper test kit for sanitizer being used.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Labels (C)
  Inspector note: Missing labels on bulk containers. Please label with proper identification of products
  code 590.003/3-602.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled aluminum foiled used for shelving at cooking line. Clean and replace with a smooth cleanable surface
  code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled handles on refrigeration units and freezer units. Clean to remove
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Service Sink (C)
  Inspector note: No mop sink at location. Provide an enclosed mop sink or submit a variance for approval
  code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Outside Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Grease container with open lid. Secure a tight fitting lid to prevent pest activity.
  code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Missing light shield over grill. Repair and provide cover
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 10, 2021: 2 findings recurred. 10 previous findings did not recur.

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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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