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The Merchant

October 6, 2017 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 7 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Beets inside of the 2 door deli cooler with an elevated temperature of 56F. PIC stated that they had been in the unit from the previous day. PIC voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw shellfish and cooked shrimp observed being stored on the same ice in display case. Discontinue and ensure there is a proper separation between raw and cooked foods to eliminate the possability of cross contamination.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: Management not properly overseeing in the general maintenance of equipment and cold holding temperatures. Adress and ensure all staff have been propery trained.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Tomato's and freshly made cole slaw with elevated temperatures of 48F-50F. PIC stated that they had been prepared earlier in the day. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazadous foods are properly cooled prior to being placed out for service.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
PHF's Properly Thawed

Inspector note: Frozen shrimp observed being thawed in stagnant water. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place. Shrimp was removed at the time of the inspection.
code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Light out above the stove top. Replace. 2 Door deli cooler at the salad station running with an elevated temperature. Disconinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. PIC removed all products from unit and it's not to be used until the unit is repaired.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: First and last deli style coolers at the cooking line with excess moisture. Clean to remove and make any necessary repairs.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 28, 2017: 7 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.