The Barking Crab

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Labeled Common Namecritical
  Inspector note: label all spray bottles containing chemicals.
  code 41-7-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Design
  Inspector note: replace worn cutting board on prep unit in kitchen.
  code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: provide drain tubes for soda dispenser holders at both bars.
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: clean exterior of hand sink and protective barrier around hand sink.
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
  Inspector note: do not store knives in cracks of equioment on hot ine in kitchen. Also do not store in use knives in any liquid.
  code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: provide proper storage of employees personal belongings. remove employees personal bag on counter top in kitchen and remove cell phone charging on cutting board of prep station.
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 24, 2013: 6 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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