The Tap

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Location Accessiblecritical
  Inspector note: AT TIME OF INSPECTION-found one hand sink in kitchen NOT ACCESSIBILE blocked with plastic bags-CORRECT--
  code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Consumer Advisoriescritical
  Inspector note: PROVIDE-a proper consumer advisory on menu--EXAMPLE given by inspector-
  code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Thermometers
  Inspector note: ALL FREEZERS-& REFRIDGES -require thermometers in units to insure proper working temps ( 2 top load freezers without thermometers
  code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: KITCHEN-clean the small shelf & pipes ( to right of 3 bay sink ) of built up grime-
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: KITCHEN-clean walls through-out kitchen of built up grease film & grime--
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Fixture's not properly shielded
  Inspector note: AT ICE MACHINE-provide "protective light tubes " on bulbs for light to right of ice maker-
  code 38-6-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: BASEMENT-FOR PROPER "PEST CONTROL-remove items & clutter not needed & move items off the walls at least 12 inches to allow proper cleaning & areas for pest control operator to service-
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 27, 2007: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 6 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.

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