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Shawarma Falafel

May 25, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Sliced tomatoes with an elevated temperature of 55F. PIC stated that the tomatoes had been sliced earlier in the morning. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being cooled to below 41F prior to being placed into the refrigeration units. Tomatoes to be removed and placed into a refrigeration unit below 41F.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Thermometers Provided

Inspector note: No food thermometers were available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue using sponges.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Condensor of the small deli cooler appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Uni was maintianing a temperature below 41F at the time of the inspection. Gaskets around teh upright True refrigerator torn and damaged. Replace to ensure a minimum temperature of below 41F is being maintained. Upright True refrigerator with an elevated temperature of approximately 50F. All the foods inside of the unit were prepared from the am hours. Foods were removed at the time of the inspection and placed into the walk-in cooler. Discontinue the use of the unit unless it is able to maintain a temperature below 41F.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Excess frost build-up on the condensor of the small deli style cooler. Address and defrost to remove. Interior of the coffin style freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Hand sink continuously runs in the basement restroom. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No paper towels in the basement restroom. Provide.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Floor of the walk-in refrigerator separating from the ground. Address and make any necessary repairs to ensure no tripping hazards.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 30, 2015: 8 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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