The Playwright

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings3
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple handsinks at the front bar being utilized for dumpstations. Retrain staff on proper use of handsinks. Remove plastic catch bins from designated handsinks.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Multiple paper towel dispensers empty . Provide at all times
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: Handsink designation gnage missing. Replace
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 15, 2024: 3 findings appeared for the first time.

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About this record

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.