Punto Rojo

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings12
• critical findings5

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Hot Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: Beef patties in hot holding unit only registering 120 degrees. Discontinue practice and keep at 140 degrees.
  code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical
  Inspector note: Back stairs being used as a prep area. Discontinue practice and work in a clean and segregated area.
  code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical
  Inspector note: No hand washing observed during inspection. Staff needs to wash hands more often during prep and service.
  code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Location Accessiblecritical
  Inspector note: Sink being used to thaw frozen vegetables. Discontinue practice and keep clean for staff to wash hands properly.
  code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PIC Knowledgecritical
  Inspector note: Safe serve certificate has expired. .
  code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Container Labels
  Inspector note: Label all bulk food containers to identify product.
  code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Cover all food products in refrigerator during storage.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
  Inspector note: Hair restraints not worn by staff. Corrected during interview.
  code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Dishwashng Facilities
  Inspector note: High temp dish machine is not working. Wash rinse and sanitize as discussed.
  code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
  Inspector note: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitized solution when not in use.
  code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
  Inspector note: Wall beside restroom is in disrepair. Missing outlet covers and the wall itself is bulging out. Repair.
  code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Clean vents in hood above stove from built up debris.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 15, 2008: 12 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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