The Gardner Musuem Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Insects Rodents Animals
  Inspector note: Properly clean and remove all evidence of fresh mice droppings on floor in basement area.
  code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Thermometers
  Inspector note: Provide working internal thermometers for all refrigerators and freezers.
  code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Properly clean and defrost ice buildup inside of One door white (Haier) refrigerator in kitchen.
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
  Inspector note: Do not store clean cutting utensils between wall and shelving in kitchen.
  code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Properly clean all floor area's in basement area.
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 12, 2008: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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