Scali Deli Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings4
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Hot and Cold Watercritical
  Inspector note: AT the onset of the inspection there was hot water. After the three compartment sinks were filled with hot water the tank was emptied and the water was room temperature. Have the tank size evaluated by a licensed plumber and make sure there is sufficient hot water during all operating hours.
  code 27-5-103.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: The can opener is soiled with food buildup. Clean to remove.
  code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
  Inspector note: The wiping cloths are stored in cold water that is less than 50ppm. Store cloths in the proper sanitizer levels.
  code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: The walk-in cooler fan is blowing dust. Clean to remove dust from fan and surrounding ceiling.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 18, 2011: 4 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.