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Thinking Cup Newbury

March 17, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings8
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed opened non-dairy milks next to the coffee carafes at 65F and 70F that staff indicated had been opened recently and were instructed to place the opened non-dary milks into active refrigeration. Keep TCS foods at 135F and above or 41F and below.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: At the sink the staff indicated they use to wash produce there is a direct connection between the sink and sewage system. Have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap at the food prep sink.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No procedures to address a vomit and diarrhea event where able to be presented during the inspection; provide procedures to address a vomit and diarrhea event in the establishment.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Gasket for the reach in unit below the espresso machine is damaged; repair or replace the gasket. The soap dispenser in the restroom closest to the rear exit fell off the wall mount and is propped up by being wedged between the sink basin and the wall; repair or replace the soap dispenser.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: At the hand sink next to the panini presses the pipes inside the cabinet leak while the water is running and is pooling inside the cabinet; repair or replace the pipes so that they do not leak while the faucet is operating.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector note: In the bathroom closest to the rear exit the waste receptacle is not covered; provide a covered waste receptacle.
code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: In both bathrooms there is no proper hand washing signage; provide hand washing signage at all hand sinks.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Provide signage stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available upon request to view" Provide and post your most recent Letter Grade from the Health Division visible to customers.
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 26, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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