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Pikalo J.P.

April 11, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings4
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: Clean to remove all broken and / or compromised commercial equipment still remaining in the kitchen • Some of the cooking equipmemt that was brought over from a sister restaurant appeas compromised with missing knobs used for temperature control some areas are visibly rusted - replace and / or remove any old equipment with the new equipment upon arrival
code 590.004/4-101.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Remove visibly compromised cutting boards and replace with clean / new ones as discussed
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Discontinue the uise of sponges to clean any food contact surfaces
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)

Inspector note: Ensure there is an ample area twith slotted shelving to properly air dry clean pots and pans
code 590.004/4-204.119-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Owner has another identical restaurant a few blocks away and is basically relocating from the very small restaurant space to the current on site location that is much bigger than the existing one - kitchen has old equipment set up from the previous owner that is not compatable with the menu - set up the kitchen with the newer equipment as we discussed during inspection - when you vacate the old restaurant only bring euqipment that is operating properly and is of commercial grade -
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector note: Clean the blades of the ceiling fan located directly above the steam table
code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Clean to remove all unused / broken equipment - do not store in the basement as it will only attract rodent activity
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)

Inspector note: Replace the missing attachment for the self closing restroom door
code 590.006/6-501.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 6, 2022: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 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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