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The Boston Ice Cream Factory

May 14, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)critical

Inspector note: Openings into ice cream chest are beginning to rust out over uncovered ice cream potentially risking contamination / Repair. Suggested taking unit out of service and/or covering individual ice cream containers
code 590.003/3-304.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed employee washing blender pitcher with soap and water / Discontinue and properly set up the 3 bay sink for wash rinse and sanitizing.
code 590.004/4-703.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink next to 3 bay sink as well as hand sink in the middle of the store blocked with items in basin / Remove and maintain clear
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink next to 3 bay sink - No paper towels avaible / Provide
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Several small rodent droppings noted in back storage area along walls and floors throughout establishment. Several small flies noted in the ware wash room / Uclear on extermination frequency no IPM reports available / Remove droppings and contact exterminator.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Ice cream reach ins with rusted out or missing gaskets preventing some lids from fully closing and causing ice build up. / Clean to remove ice build up. Replace all ripped missing gaskets.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Areas of floor in disrepair / Repair where needed throughout.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector note: Ceiling tiles with water damage/ Replace Ceiling tiles broken / Replace
code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Provide at the hand sink next to the 3 bay sink as well as the main hand sink.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Establishment is cluttered throughout the enitre space / remove clutter and broken equipment and maintain
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Baseboard broken at front of store / Repair
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Establishment throughout is in need of a deep clean to the floors and walls / Provide
code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 13, 2024: 12 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.