Sweet Pepper Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
  Inspector note: The curries in the walk-in are cooled in deep containers. Provide proper cooling methods to be sure that items 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
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: The painted shelving in the basement is worn. Resurface to provide a smooth cleanable durable surface. There are milk crate shelves throughout the establishment. Provide food grade shelving that is smooth cleanable and durable.
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Dishwashng Facilities
  Inspector note: The dishwasher in the kitchen is not working. Repair. They do not have three drainplugs to properly setup the three comaprtment sink. Provide.
  code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: The floors are soiled along the edges and under equipment. Clean to remove. The grease trap near the cooking line is soiled with grease buildup. Clean to remove. The floor tiles in the kitchen are damaged. Repair to provide a smooth cleanable durable surface. There are old rodent droppings in the basement. Clean to remove.
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: The walls in the kitchen are soiled with dust. Clean to remove. The hood vent is due for a cleaning. Have the hood vent cleaned by a licensed comapny.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 5, 2013: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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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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