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Taiwan Cafe

June 23, 2020 · Fail

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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: Raw meats inside of the deli style cooler and single door upright cooler with elevated temperatures. Discontinue use unless the units are able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. All foods were removed at the time of the inspection. Technician was called at the time of the inspection.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Several storage racks inside of the basement walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with a rust like substance. Clean to remove and resurface. Heavy ice build-up observed inside of the walk-in freezer. Defrost and clean to remove. All foods inside of the unit were solid.
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Heavy fly activity noted in the basement storage/preparation area. Address and provide a detailed pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and store in proper sanitizing solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Deli style cooler and single door upright cooler in the main kitchen area not operating properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Units are not to be used unless able to operate below 41F. All foods were removed at the time of the inspection.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: Knives observed being stored in between wall and preparation table. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and sanitized area's.
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Pipe under the hand sink in the basement area is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector note: Several lights in the basement storage/preparation area with no shields. Provide.
code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 8, 2019: 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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