Sebastians Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings1
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Labeling of Ingredientscritical
  Inspector note: Labels are incomplete. Provide complete ingredient lists (emailed labeling handout)
  code 01-3-602.11 B2*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Hot Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: The steak in hot holding table is between 110F and 130F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above. The chicken in hot holding is 112F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above.
  code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
  Inspector note: The dishwasher is not reaching 180F the listed minimum for the machine. Provide proper temperatures to be sure that the equipment is being properly cleaned and sanitized.
  code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Hot and Cold Watercritical
  Inspector note: The water in the employee bathroom is not staying hot. Provide hot and cold water at the handsinks.
  code 27-5-103.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Non-Compliance w/Employee Health Policycritical
  Inspector note: No employee illness policy. Provide (emailed employee illness policy)
  code M-2-201.11/.14 .15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Protection
  Inspector note: Ice for self-serve ice drinks is not draining properly. Provide appropriate container so the ice can drain properly. There are items stored on top of the ice machine in the back. Keep the area clear to prevent contamination of ice during storage.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Counters and surfaces throughout are soiled. Clean to remove.
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
  Inspector note: There are pieces of equipment stored on the ground in the dish area. Store properly.
  code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: The floors are soiled. Clean to remove.
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: The ceiling vents and ceiling in the dishroom are soiled with dust. Clean to remove. The cooking equipment is soiled with food buildup. Clean to remove.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 13, 2013: 1 finding recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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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.