Pikalo J.P.

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings3
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Grease Trap(C)
  Inspector note: Grease barell observed heavily soiled from grease build up. Clean to remove. New grease barell in the process to be delivered by PIC 8.25.25
  code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (C)
  Inspector note: Live cat cat food and cat litter observed downstrairs in the basement. Remove No live cat on site . IPM report showed activity (8.25.25) PIC to email detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report to : inca.prince@boston.gov
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple holes observed on the ceiling downstairs in the basement area. Potential entryway for pests. Repair.
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
  Inspector note: Live cat cat food and cat litter observed downstrairs in the basement. Remove PIC to email detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report to : inca.prince@boston.gov
  code 590.006/6-501.115-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Hood filters observed heavily soiled from grease accumulation and dust.Clean to remove. Hood sticker expires 8.25.25
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Prep sink pipe observed leaking between the airgap install and pipe. Repair provide invoice from a licensed plumber.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 18, 2025: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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