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Siam Bistro

April 30, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: The bean sprouts for lunch service are stored at room temperature 55F. Store properly. The garlic mixture is stored at room temperature 56F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: When items are portioned to be cooked they are placed in the to-go containers. There was one container that contained raw chicken that would then be cooked and placed back in the container. The manager discarded this container and showed that they are supposed to portion the chicken separately. Monitor this procedure because there is a great risk for cross-contamination if employees do not do it correctly.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow

Inspector note: There is no backflow preventer on the mopsink hose. Provide.
code 30-5-203.14** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Curry is stored at room temperature it is 160F but the manager said that it sits out until it reaches 70F. Provide proper methods to cool phf's to be sure that they cool from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Wooden bowls are used throughout and they are chipping and splintering. Provide a surface that is smooth cleanable and durable.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Milk crates are used as shelving. Remove milk crates and provide food grade shelving to store items.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Wiping cloths are stored outside of sanitizer. Store properly.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Enclosed Clean

Inspector note: The bathroom door is not self-closing. Provide a self-closing door.
code 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: The vent fan in the employee bathroom is dusty. Clean to remove.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 20, 2011: 10 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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