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Potluck Cafe

May 3, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Old chicken box used for storing cardboard at counter. Discard chicken box and do not use chicken boxes for storage. Chicken boxes are contaminated with raw chicken. Eggs and raw meats stored above produce and ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler. Store raw meat below produce. Corrected on site.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Large bottle of hand soap at counter hand sink. Provide pump bottle for hand soap to ensure hand washing. Packaged food only handled at counter. Soap and towels at kitchen hand sink.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Scoops for serving rice in 63F water. Store scoops in hot water over 135F or clean and dry.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution. Store cloths in sanitizer between uses to prevent cross contamination.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Soils in bottom of hot holding unit at front counter. Water and soils under cook station cooler. Soils under wok station. Clean to prevent attracting pests.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector note: Trash bin in bathroom not covered. Provide covered waste receptacle in bathroom
code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker expired. Provide scheduled cleaning date
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector note: Back splash at kitchen hand sink soiled. Clean to prevent contamination.
code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 7, 2022: 8 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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