Thai Basil

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

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Failed findings

• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Hood sticker is expired.Provide up to date hood sticker. Ensure that hoods are cleaned to remove all grease buildup.Maintain clean • Outside vent with grease buildup.Maintain clean
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical
  Inspector note: Observed raw shelled eggs stored on top shelf above ready to eat products.Dicontinue and store properly. • Raw beef strips raw chicken Raw shrimp were observed stored improperly in the Hot line flip top unit.Discontinue and store properly.PIC instructed staff to correct storage procedure.
  code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Interior of ice machine with mold like substance.Maintain clean
  code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
  Inspector note: Observed partially cooked chicken improperly cooling in covered deep pans at 76F for 1 hour.Discontinue.Properly cool all products.Proper cooling procedure Handouts were reviewed.PIC instructed staff to cool properly.
  code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Protection
  Inspector note: Multiple products in walk in freezer not covered properly.Provide proper covers and wraps for all products. • Observed chicken partially cooked stored in hot line flip top and walk in units.Discontinue partial cooking process and fully cook cool and properly store all products. • Observed food products being stored in original container after opening.Discontinue.Store products properly in food grade containers.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: Walk in unit 44-46F.Repair to maintain 41F or below.PIC will call for repair.
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Clean under and around all shelving next to ice machine to remove soils.
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
  Inspector note: Observed knives being stored in wooden board.Discontinue.Store properly clean and dry.
  code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: Hand sink fixture is loose.Repair
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 9, 2015: 1 finding recurred. 8 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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