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Taiwan Cafe

October 19, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: Low temperature dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Service as needed to ensure proper sanitation. Sanitize all dishes and utensils in 3 compartment sink.
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Mouse droppings on top of dish macine. Clean and monitor to prevent contamination of clean dishes.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Walk-in refrigerator condenser leaking. Repair as needed to prevent contamination from condensate water. Ensure no food is stored under condenser.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Grease and soils behind grease trap under 3 compartment sink. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Confirm last date grease trap was professionally cleaned.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Drain under sprayer sink next to dish machine leaks. Faucet at basement prep sink leaks. Repair as needed to prevent standing water attracting pests.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning scheduled for tonight 10/19
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector note: First hand sink in kitchen soiled. Clean to prevent contamination of the hands.
code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 15, 2023: 7 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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