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The Corner Restaurant

August 14, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings9
critical findings4

Failed findings

Coolingcritical

Inspector note: There are beans cooked earlier in the day and cooling in the upright refrigerator in a deep container. The beans are 45F along the edges and 52F more interior. Properly cool items from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours and stir throughout to make sure items cool throughout. (Beans were reheated and will try again to cool using bags of ice and breaking the beans into smaller pans)
code 03-3-501.14*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Rice in the walk-in cooler is elevated 48F pork 47F ham 50F. The walk-in door was slightly ajar the owner closed the door and will monitor the temperature to be sure items are dropping to below 41F.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: Employees are filling a large pan to wash the dishes instead of properly setting up the three bay sink. Train employees to properly setup the three bay sink and wash rinse and sanitize equipment properly.
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: The owner of the restaurant and certified food manager Angel is running between both businesses. Provide a manager to supervise the food safety of the restaurant. They are installing a walk-in cooler in the basement. Before making any major changes check in with the supervisors at the health department for approval.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: There is some condensation dripping in the cooler and some items are uncovered. Repair the fridge so it's not dripping and keep items covered.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: There is no thermometer in the walk-in. Provide thermometers in all refrigerators.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: There are no test strips availabe for the sanitizer. Provide test strips.
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: There are no paper towels at the handwash sinks. Provide paper towels in dispenser at all handwash sinks.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: There is some grease buildup on the hoods and cooking equipment and the hoods were due for a cleaning in May. Have the hoods cleaned by a licensed company.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 28, 2018: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 6 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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