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Riccardo's Ristorante

June 28, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings13
critical findings1

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Failed findings

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

Inspector note: Raw shell eggs and raw meats stored on top of one another in the refrigeration unit - remove and reorganize properly with raw poutry on the bottom and so on as we discussed during inspection
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Several visibly compromised cutting boards in the kitchen [ several need to be discarded ] address as discussed
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector note: Set up a basin from the small three bay sink and segragate it for the designated hand sink - replace the missing paper towels and hand soap and post a " Hand Washing Only" sign
code 590.005/5-204.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: No current food safety / allergen awareness certificates on site - address
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Label to identify all bulk food storage bins to properly identify the contents - label all clear plastic spray bottles as well [ olive oil - water - sanitizer and vegatrable oil ] as an example
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Set up properly with one being only for raw foods and the other for ready to eat foods
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wood Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Discard all wooden utensils with splintered handles or surfaces
code 590.004/4-101.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Resurface all rusted shelving units underneath prep tables and any other areas that need it
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Clean to remove all visible grease and grime where needed
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean interior / exterior of all refrigeration and freezer units / equipment on the cooking line - exterior of all bulk food storage bins from all visible food spills stains and soils
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Clean to remove all visible food spills and obnoxious odors from all trash receptacles inside the restaurant
code 590.005/5-501.116-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Clean floors walls ceilings fan blades from all visible soils
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Keep in use soiled mops and brooms elevated off the floors after use [ minimum of six inches ]
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 14, 2023: 13 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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