The Upper Crust

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings8
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handwash sink in basement prep observed obstructed with chemical bottles.Ensure handwash sink is accessible to properly wash hands.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Paper towels missing from handwash sinks in 2 locations.Provide. PIC correcting
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: No sanitizer observed at basement prep.Provide proper sanitizer solution with wiping cloths at basement prep station.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean lower shelving at all prep stations to remove soils. Clean the exteriors of all bulk storage containers to remove soils.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Handwash sink #1 observed clogged.Repair PIC states second counter handwash sink to be used until repairs are complete. PIC states plumber has been called.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Lower step at base of basement stairs observed with damaged metal.Repair
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
  Inspector note: Remove/replace soiled glue traps with evidence of dead insects.
  code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 3, 2020: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 5 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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