Potluck Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Packages of mushrooms stored in old chicken box under containers of raw chicken. Old chicken boxes used to store canned goods. Disard old chicken boxes and discontinue using boxes for storage. Assmue chicekn boxes are contaminated with chicken blood.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked chicken pieces at 60F on counter at cook line. PIC stated chicken had been cooked with the last two hours. Placed in refrigerator. Corrected on site. Do not leave cooked ready to eat food at room temperature- store under refrigeration at 41F or below.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled cardboard covering prep table. Foil covering shelves above stove. Discard and discontinue using cardboard and foil to cover tables and shelves. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent
  code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Stove with heavy build-up of carbon and debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests or possible fire hazard.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
  Inspector note: No cover for waste bin in restroom. Provide covered trash receptacle.
  code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 13, 2022: 5 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.