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The Merchant

May 3, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw eggs observed being stored directly above seafood as well as other ready to eat products. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no cross-contamination from raw eggs.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of fruit fly activity in the basement area. Address. Up to date pest control report was provided at the time of the inspection..
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Seeveral sauce containers with no labels. Provide.
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Cooked chicken at 59F cooling inside of the 2 door deli style cooler. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. PIC removed cooked chicken at the time of the inspection andplaced into a walk-in cooler to continue the cooling process.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Bag of flour observed being stored on the ground of the dry storage area. Discontinue and store all foods elevated at least 6 inches off the ground.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Several cutting boards in the main kitchen area heavily soiled and scoared. Resurface or replace all worn cutting boards. Plastic container being used to dispense out of bulk food containers. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: 2 Door deli style cooler at the cookin line does not appear to be draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Lower shelf of the uproght 2 door freezer visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Faucet at the 2 bay preparation sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 16, 2015: 10 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.