The Bowery

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Floor drain to the dish machine does not appear to be draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was still functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Plumber was on site at the time of the visit addressing the dish machine.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Mashed potatoes inside of the flip top cooler with an elevated temprature of 49F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All otehr foods inside of the unit were at below 41F.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Plastic cup being used to dispense out of several bulk food containers. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prebvent contamination from hands.
  code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: 3 Drawer cooler on the first floor does not appear to be draining properly. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection. 3 Compartment flip top cooler near grill not draining properly. Address and make any necessary epairs
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Filters above grill top with heavy carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Tags were up to date at the time of the inspection.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
  Inspector note: Light above stove top out. Replace.
  code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 30, 2022: 1 finding recurred. 5 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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