Temptations Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: Large amounts of water leaking from pipe below handwash sink in warewashing area -Repair
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Hot Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: Lentil Soup 125F Marinara Sauce 98F. Must ensure hot holding at 140F or above. Removed by PIC and reheated to 160F
  code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Cold Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: Cooked Chicken 48F Sliced Roast Beef 46F. PIC must ensure cold holding at 41F or below. Removed and placed in refrigerator
  code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓PIC Performing Dutiescritical
  Inspector note: PIC at establishment not properly monitoring hot and cold temperatures of products- Reviewed procedures
  code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Contact Surfaces Design
  Inspector note: Store bags used for storage of foods in freezer- Discontinue and use food grade container for all food storage.
  code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: Sandwich Line refrigerator at 47F. Must ensure cold holding at 41F or below. PIC adjusted temperature lower.
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Toilet Enclosed Clean
  Inspector note: Waste receptacle in restroom used by both males and females with no cover- Provide
  code 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Hood sticker expired November 2014. Schedule cleaning and inspection.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 7, 2015: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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.

Source: Analyze Boston.