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The Barking Crab

December 20, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings3
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Dumpsters outside with no lids. Provide.
code 590.005/5-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Outside grease receptacles with buildup of soils and surrounding area. Clean to remove. Contact rendering company and request new receptables with tight lids.
code 590.005/5-501.116-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Doors to enclosed patio with gaps at seams bar door missing door sweep several openings at baseboards in enclosed patio seating area. Seal any and all potential entry points throughout the building with pest proof materials. Burrow in evergreen planter outside front door. Treat and seal.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: What appears to be mice droppings near potbelly stove in bar area.In cabinet in bar area. Clean and disinfect the area. Provide updated IPM pest report upon reinspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)

Inspector note: Observed worker discard mop greywater through outside decking into ocean below. Discontinue. Approved variance states to be discarded into toilets on site.
code 590.005/5-403.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)

Inspector note: Shoes strewn in back area and on top of refrigerator. Store properly and seperately. Provide lockers if necessary.
code 590.006/6-501.110-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector note: Mop bucket stored with soda syrup on back outside storage room. Store elsewhere. Brooms stored outside on the ground store elevated.
code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Several pots and out of use equipment in outside area. Remove. Remove all items off the floor. Clean and organize outside storage sheds to prevent conditions of harborage.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Variances (C)

Inspector note: Mop water being discarded outside in violation of variance. Retrain staff.
code 590.008/8-103.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 13, 2023: 3 findings recurred. 6 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.