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Plensa African Market

August 25, 2008 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeRetail Food
failed findings10
critical findings4

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Failed findings

Spoilage Unsafe Foodcritical

Inspector note: Freezer burn and signs of temperature abuse with several freezer foods. Owner to discard.
code 01-3-101/701.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Approved Sourcecritical

Inspector note: No invoices or information for several stored freezer items. Owner to remove items for personal use. Embargo for other retail items until approved source information provided. l
code 01-3-201.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Labeling of Ingredientscritical

Inspector note: No labels or used by dates on perishable and wholesale / retail self service foods. Provide.
code 01-3-602.11 B2*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: Ensure foods are received from approved wholesalers in proper labeled packages. Store foods to protect. Ensure proper handwashing at hand sinks supplied with soap and paper towels . Ensure proper temperature for hot water 110 F and pressure for cold water.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Products stored in basement not properly constructed and subject to contamination. Remove.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Clean interior of freezers to remove ice.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: Floor in basement not cleanable. Seal.
code 36-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: Basement where foods paper products stored has exposed plumbing and unfinished wall areas. Address though plan review.
code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Replace stained ceiling tiles
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Rooms and Equipment Vented

Inspector note: No ventilation in restroom. Provide.
code 39-6-304.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Hot and Cold Watercritical

Inspector note: Water at hand sinks 70 F. Cold water without adequate pressure. Address. Discontinue dispensing foods into retail packages. See prepacked commercially prepared foods only.
code 27-5-103.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Evidence of warewashing PIC stated cleans personal wares in hand sink. Discontinue. use for hand wash only. Remove cooKing equipment from below unit.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No soap paper towels signage in restroom. Provide.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Toilet Enclosed Clean

Inspector note: Door to restroom not self closing.
code 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 19, 2008: 10 findings 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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