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Side Street Cafe

May 29, 2009 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings16
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Beef patties in hot holding unit at 110F. Reheated to 155F. Placed in container less than tone hour ago.
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: Joy dish detergent being used to sanitize. Discontinue and provide proper sanitizer as discussed.
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Consumer Advisoriescritical

Inspector note: No reminder on menu. Provide.
code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Clean meat slicer and grinding machine from visible soils. Clean on a more frequent basis.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Label all bulk food containers to identify product properly
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: Spatula's and scoops being stored in stagnant water. Discontinue and store in a clean area.
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Inspector note: No hair restraint worn by staff. member. Corrected during interview.
code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Outside of hamburg machine has flaking paint. Scrape and resurface
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Three Compartment Sink

Inspector note: Missing some drain plugs. Provide.
code 16-4-301.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Keep in use wiping clothes in a sanitized solution when not in use.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Clear bottom of freezer from old food spills and soils. Clear outside of bulk food containers to identify product properly. Clean inside of all refrigeration units from visible soils.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Clean pans stored in between refrigeration unit and wall. Discontinue and store in a clean area Keep all clean pots inverted during storage.
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No paper towels or signage at front counter. Provide.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: Ceiling above slicer is flakIng. Repair
code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Clear vents in Hood.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Much clutter in back area and surrounding shelves. Organize and keep personal belongings separate from the food area
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 30, 2008: 16 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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