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Pikalo J.P.

April 5, 2024 · Fail

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

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)critical

Inspector note: Food prep sink observed without proper air gap.Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
code 590.005/5-203.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

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

Inspector note: Observed Raw eggs stored above fresh produce in the refrigerator unit. . Discontinue. Corrected on site by staff.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: Handsink and prep sink fauce observed dispensing only hot water 155F and rising.Repair
code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Where to Wash (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed staff washing hands at the prep sink. Discontinue. PIC to retrain staff on handwashing.
code 590.002/2-301.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Designate a PIC who's knowlegeable and present at all ours of operations. Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor handwashing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces and review responsibilities for company illness procedures. Certified Manager must retrain all staff.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Clean and sanitize cookline equipments backslpash handsink 3bay backsplash prepsink backsplash mopsink interior and exteriro of all refrigeration and freezer equipment from visible food spills stains and soils.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink unable to dispense 95F-100F water through mixing valve. First handsink dispensing water 155F second handsink dispensing water at 48F. Repair.
code 590.005/5-202.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed handsink blocked by prep table. Discontinue.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No paper towels available in the kitchen handsink. Provide
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Multiple trays of empanadas observed stored in the refrigerator without cover. Provide
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting board observed heavily soiled. Replace.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 4, 2024: 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.

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