The Barking Crab

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings9
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  Inspector note: Ensure thast the proper disclosure / reminder is posted on all menus - menu boards and on line menus as well - ensure font is large enough as discussed. Ensure allergen awareness certificates are posted as well
  code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Preventing Contamination from Hands (C)
  Inspector note: Discontinue placing small utensils spoons and forks inside the hand sink by the to go window - bad habil and will restrict employees from washing hands properly addressed immediately
  code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Rusted white electrical box on the wall above the prep table resurface as discussed Clean interior of the cooler located in the small back bar area several areas are old and rusted
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Resurface picnic tables outside as discussed - CLEAN SMOOTH DURABLE NON-ABSORBANT
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
  Inspector note: Cover up exposed wires with dust hanging over the warwashing area as discussed
  code 590.006/6-201.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: Ensure all hand sinks are properly and clearly identified as discussed during inspection
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Clean to remove all loose debris in the back of the restaurant
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Finish all construction projects in the back room before opening up to the public
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: Post current health permit in a conspicuous location as discussed
  code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 19, 2020: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 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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