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The Bittersweet Shoppe On Newbury

June 1, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: At the dedicated food prep sink no indirect connection to the waste water system observed; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap at the prep sink.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: The person in charge who is a certified food protection manager was unable to answer questions about food safety temperatures (cold holding hot holding minimum cooking temperatures) illness policy and was not able to set up the three compartment sink with bleach sanitizer without guidance and assistance of the Health Inspector; the person in charge should be knowledgeable about food safety illness policy and sanitization. Informational documents will be emailed to the PIC please review and study them.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Location does not have a working food thermometer; provide a working thin stemmed food thermometer capable of measuring cold and hot foods.
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: The handwashing sink next to the ice machine in the rear of the establishment has no soap no approved hand drying device and the basin was blocked by staff's personal belongings stored in the basin; handwashing sinks should be available and fully stocked at all times.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Employees observed handling food without effective hair restraints; provide effective hair restraints for food handlers at all times. Corrected on site by the PIC.
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Multiple cold holding units missing internal thermometers; provide thermometers in all cold holding units in conspicuous locations.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: The front entrance to the street was observed propped open during the inspection; exterior doors should be closed to prevent pest entry.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: The bathroom lacks required handwashing signage; provide.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Post allergen poster in back of house for staff
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 7, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding 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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