Poe-Lenta Italian Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Mopsink blocked by a mop bucket full of grey water- Removed at the time of the inspection
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Numerous squeeze bottles with no labeling- Provide
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Condensation buildup in refrigeration that is leaking onto the floor- Unit at 37F Make proper repairs
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Hood filters with soils and dust buildup- Clean with proper frequency
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
  Inspector note: Mops and brooms stored on the floor next the handwashing sink in the back prep- Provide an area to properly store
  code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker with an expiration of July 2025- Hood was cleaned inspected June 2025 Schedule hood cleaning/inspection or properly update hood sticker
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 4, 2024: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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