The Barking Crab

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed shell stock tags incomplete (mussels / clams / oysters). Discussed with PIC to ensure all tags are completed with the last date sold
  code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Provide chlorine test strips for low temp dish machines (bar/kitchen)
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed mold-like substances inside ice machine; observed food spills inside reach in unit (french fries); observed heavy grease build up inside fryers on pipes. Thoroughly clean all stated equipment and cooking equipment
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple squeeze bottles and bulk containers stored unidentified. Provide labels for all bulk containers / squeeze bottles with the common name of food items stored inside
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Provide sink barriers on handsinks in prep & cooking line to prevent contamination from handwashing
  code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: Provide thermometers inside all refrigerated units
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 8, 2025: 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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