Pink Carrot

April 15, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Per staff fruits/ vegetables gets washed in the middle compartment of the 3 bay sink without an air gap. No food prep sink observed on site. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a prep sink with air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov (4.15.26)
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: Asterisk observed missing from the menu / consumer advisory pertaing to the foods offered. Provide (4.15.26)
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink on site. Povide & maintain on site Staff advised to use chlorine until detergent becomes available (was order on site 4.15.26)
code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Mop sink on site observed without a door open space in the food prep area. Install
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drain boards (C)

Inspector note: Facilty 2 bay sink observed without drain boards. Install (4.15.26)
code 590.004/4-301.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired March 1st 2026. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company (schedule for 4.17.26)
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw shelled eggs observed stored at room temp. Discussed with staff the importance of storing raw shelled eggs at 45F below. Egg was placed in the 2 door cold unit. (cos)
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Diced grilled chicken 109F storing in hot holding unit. PIC reheated the chicken 178F since the food was place in the off unit for 30 minutes. Reviewed hot holding with staff
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Before Use After Cleaning (P)critical

Inspector note: Per staff on duty when asked to demonstrate warewashing procedure no sanitizing after washing takes place. PIC to train staff on warewashing. Reviewed at the time of inspection
code 590.004/4-702.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit and diarrheal clean up events. Provide . Inspector to will provide procedure to the operator.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of inspection staff on duty unable to demonstrate any managerial controls due to lack of knowledge. CFPM to train staff on food safety
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. CFPM to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
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: Large quantity of prep foods stored in upright cold unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard dates before storing Per PIC foods were prepped between last night and this morning
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PC unable to provide a metal probe food thermometer. Provide & maintain accessible.
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips . Provide test strips for quarternary solution
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior and around ice machine downstairs observed with visible soils interior of 2 bay sink rinse bay observed with soiled dishes. Clean & sanitize to remove PIC to label 2 bay sink.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Warewashing handsink observed blocked by utility cart. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time for handwashing only and to prevent contamination by hands (cos)
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen handsink observed missing handwashing soap. Provide & maintain. PIC to monitor handwashing (cos)
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Warewashing/ prep area handwashing sink observed without paper towels. Provide and maintain to enforce handwashing during food prep. (cos)
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: Establishment must designate another CFPM staff to be on site for all hours of operation to overseas safe operation of the establishment.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of prep foods and frozen fruits observed stored in different cold unit without covers. Provide covers before storing to prevent contaminations
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Several bulk bin/ food storage containers/ condiment containers observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Facilty uses yellow sponge for warewashing and to clean food contact surfaces. Discontinue
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Several cold holding units observed without a conspicuous thermometer. Provide & keep visible
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Sandwich station upstairs cutting board observed heavily scored/scratch . Replace/resurface
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Restroom handsink observed missing employee must wash hands signage. Provide
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Allergen Awareness wording observed missing on mulitple menus. Provide Certificate of inspection observed expired 9/25. Post current CI
code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 7, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 21 previous findings did not recur.

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