Soup Shack

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked chicken / pork stored in deep plastic container @ 50F in walk in. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC seperated meats on site. Corrected
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC not monitoring cooling methods and cold holding of chicken / pork. Discussed with PIC to cool using shallow metal pans with loose wrapping Instructed PIC to provide shallow metal pans. Supporting documents will be emailed for review by PIC and employees
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed no handsoap at Handsink. Maintain hand cleansing soap at all handsink for effective handwashing.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple immature flies in basement near bulk containers. Discussed with PIC to maintain clean area and provide detailed pest report
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(B) Cooling Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Observed cooked chicken / pork tightly wrapped or stored in deep plastic containers. Discussed with PIC to discontinue used of tightly wrapping while cooling and provide shallow metal pans and loosely cover food while cooling.
  code 590.003/3-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Observed High Temp machine not operating properly. PIC scheduled for repairs today. Temperature gauges OK
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean all exteriors of bulk containers and lids; Clean all upright refrigerated/freezer units interior and exterior; Clean deep freezer
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Clean all floors in basement prep area.
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 15, 2021: 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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