South End Pita

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings4
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked rice inside of the Blodget oven at 120F. Disocontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F or above. Rice was reheated to 165F at the time of the inspection.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection.
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Single door upright Coke cooler with excess moisture leaking inside. Address and make any necessary repairs. UNit was operating below 41F at the time of the inspection. Gasket around the front service cooler damaged and not properly sealing. Replace. Gasket has been ordered and receipt of payment to be provided upon the re-inspection.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Hood and Ventilation stickers with a past expiration date from (Jan. 2021). Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 29, 2020: 4 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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