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Tin Tin Buffet

January 2, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: In sandwich cooler at cookline observed raw beef stored directly above RTE tofu and vegetables in reach-in cooler; person in charge corrected on site. Store raw meat proteins below RTE foods and based on final cooking temperature hierarchy.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: In the kitchen observed an employee wetting a wiping cloth in a hand sink and in the other hand sink in the kitchen observed sink basin blocked with utensils; hand sinks must be used only for hand washing.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: In kitchen behind warewashing machine on stairs leading to basement observed small dark rodent droppings. Pest control report from 12/17/2025 indicates multiple captures of rodents. Clean and sanitize areas of rodent droppings and provide a new pest control report to damien.yee@boston.gov
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed usage of bowls as scooping utensils in kitchen; use scoops with handles to prevent possible contamination from hands.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Exterior of ice machine is heavily soiled; floors underneath cook line and interiors of deep frying machines are heavily soiled; clean and sanitize areas of soils.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: At rear exit in kitchen observed holes in the bottom of the door next to the walkin units; repair or replace door or add door sweep to prevent pest entry.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Hand sink next to warewashing area lacks employees must wash hands signage; provide.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood inspection sticker expired December 2025; schedule a cleaning and provide an updated inspection sticker.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 24, 2025: 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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