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The Elephant & Castle

January 11, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: The refrigerator on the cooking line is not working properly. Roast beef is 52F corned beef is 50F chicken is 64F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: The interior of the ice machine and the filters are soiled. Clean to remove. The mixer is soiled. Clean to remove. The slicer is soiled with food debris. Clean to remove.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: There are fruit flies in the dishroom and in the ladies bathroom. Clean the area to remove any food debris and standing water that may be encouraging pests and provide treatment for small flies.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Chicken on top of the salad unit is 110F. Food should be properly cooled before being placed on the top of a cooler. Clam chowder cooling has not been verified. Verify that all phf's are cooled from 140F to 71F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: The freezer is overcrowded and difficult to close. Organize the freezer and keep all food products off the ground.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: The cutting boards on the line are heavily scored. Resurface or replace boards. The ice scoop is cracked. Repair or replace damaged equipment.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: The floor under the three compartment sink is soiled. Clean to remove.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: The walls in the dishroom are soiled. Clean to remove. The pipes around the dishwasher are soiled with food debris. Clean to remove.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 20, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding 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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