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Scali Deli Cafe

October 6, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Sliced deli meats tuna salad Roasted red pepper Pickles and other food products inside of the open air cooler with elevated temperatures from 48F-57F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods to be removed from the unit and placed into a refrigerator that is at below 41F.Ensure all TCS Food are being maintained at below 45F
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector note: Unit case / provide proper labeling to all prepackaged food Items (Yogurt salad)
code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen Handwashing sink oberved without soap/ Provide and maintain
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen hand sink observed without paper towels/ Provide
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of roach activity in the basement storage area.Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Front line kitchen storage room/clean floor area to remove heavey soils and food debris front line/clean interior/ exterior of all reach in units/door gaskets ( Basement) Walk-in freezer clean the floor to remove debris
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen and Front handsink observed without employee must wash hand signage/ Provide employee must wash hands signage
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: Many glue boards with roaches on them located in the basement storage area. Remove all dead insects with more frequency.
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen observed missing floor tiles in the storage room/ provide
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector note: Clean the floor under the oven under three bay sink to remove soils and debris. Clean the floor under the hot line to remove soils
code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Jan 29 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Allergen Certificate oberved expired 7/1/2025/ provide
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 1, 2024: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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