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The Tam

August 28, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings8
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)critical

Inspector note: No kitchen available on site at this time - no prep sink - no slicing machine - no clean food contact surfaces or cutlery - no invoices available for several cold cut sandwich's available for patrons on site -
code 590.003/3-101.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Ice (P)critical

Inspector note: Clean interior of the ice machine from all visible soils including some rusted areas and some visible mold accumulations Removed glass from the ice service bin behind the bar during the inspection- ensure no glasses are being used to dispense ice into drinks for customers - there was a small scoop with a handle alongside the glass inside the ice bin.
code 590.003/3-202.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No paper towels in the restrooms for patrons to use when leaving - minimize the touching of common door knobs and handles - provide
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: No current food safety allergen awareness certifications available on site - provide
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Labels (C)

Inspector note: No labels for cold cut sandwich's available for customers - properly label to identify ingredients as discussed. No invoices available for sandwichs being sold behind the bar - provide as discussed
code 590.003/3-602.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilets and Urinals (C)

Inspector note: Clean to remove obnoxious odors and stains from the two urinals and toilet locations of the rest rooms
code 590.005/5-203.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Ensure all hand sinks scattered throughout the facility have proper signage including the restroom to remind staff to wash hands before returning to work
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)

Inspector note: Ensure restroom doors are self closing mechanism with a device as discussed
code 590.006/6-501.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 28, 2018: 8 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.

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