The Barking Crab

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings11
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️PIC Knowledgecritical
  Inspector note: No allergen awareness certificate for acting manager for the week - prvide
  code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Clean all knives and cutting boards from all visible food spills stains and soils
  code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Thermometers Provided
  code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Cover all expsed foods in the freezer that are there for extended periods of time
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
  Inspector note: Set up as discussed
  code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Clean inside /outside of all cooking equipment - refrigeration units - bulk food containers from all visible soils
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Re-use of Single Service Articles
  Inspector note: Discontinue use of visible soiled plastic seafood containers for multi-purpse food containers - no food inside during inspection
  code 26-4-502.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: Repair leaking pipe under the thtree bay sink
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Designed Constructed Installed
  Inspector note: Repair broken area of the floor by the delivery door
  code 36-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
  Inspector note: Repair damaged areas of the walls behind all food prep areas
  code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: Relocate all personal items from the food prep areas
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 2, 2016: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.