Shaking Crab

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings3
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of rodent activity with what appears to be rat droppings under equipment in kitchen.Live roach sighting under ice machine in basement Provide updated pest reports from Page who is on weekly visits for the foreable future until situation is brought under control. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Correct all open conditions as stated on pest report from Page dated 10/10/24.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Soils on floor under and around ice machine on stairs leading to basement. Clean to remove. Repair broken tile on stairway.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical
  Inspector note: Hot water faucet on handsink inoperable. Cold water faucet on prep sink inoperable. Repair. Ensure proper permits pulled with ISD plumbing division.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Backflow Prevention (P)critical
  Inspector note: Food prep sink at cookline has no air gap. Install. Provide proof of ISD plumbing permit upon reinspection.
  code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
  Inspector note: Clean and sanitize ice machine.
  code 590.004/4-602.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: The business is not being cleaned with the proper frequency. Buildup and filth on multiple surfaces throughout the kitcehn and business.Develop cleaning schedules to address.
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: Frozen ice cream machine next to hostess station. Remove until proper license is obtained. Relocate in proxmity to handwashing facilities once license is obtained. I. Licensing Authority for Wholesale for Retail Frozen Dessert Manufacturers The regulatory authority for inspection and licensing of frozen dessert establishments is stated in M.G.L. c.94 § 65G-U. The law states that frozen desserts manufacturers both retail and wholesale shall be licensed and inspected by local boards of health. Frozen desserts are further regulated in 105 CMR 500.000 Good Manufacturing Practices for Food. All wholesale or retail frozen dessert manufacturers require licensing by the local board of health.
  code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 2, 2024: 3 findings recurred. 11 previous findings did not recur.

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