Sodexomagic @ Merck Boston Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings3
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)critical
  Inspector note: No indirect plumbing at 2 bay food prep sink
  code 590.005/5-202.13-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
  Inspector note: Wash temperature 171 F
  code 590.004/4-501.110-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Rust and chipped paint on exterior of grease trap at 3 bay sink
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Food handlers multitasking wearing single use disposable gloves
  code 590.003/3-304.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Mac and Cheese 110 F item removed Chicken 95 F item removed
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
  Inspector note: Final rinse gauge 201 F
  code 590.004/4-501.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Built up soils on hood above cooking equipment
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: So hand sinks do not have signage reminding employees to wash hands
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 22, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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.