Tony & Elaine's

August 6, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings24
critical findings4

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Failed findings

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

Inspector note: Raw calamari observed stored above RTE grilled chichen watermelon and cheese. Discontinue and keep separate to prevent contaminations
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: Ground sausage 65F cut lettuce 56F cooked broccoli 56F stored in cold unit @ 39F. Per staff foods were prepped earlier. Dicussed cooling parameters with staff. (cos)
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Meatballs 105F-145F overfilled in the hot holding unit. Discussed hot holding parameters and the importance of respecting the fill line.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Due to heavy clutter in the warewashing area inspector unable to access the food prep sink for air gap. If an air gap is not installed provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of air gap on the food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide supplies for vomit & diarrheal clean up events. Provide. Inspector will email handout with the inspection report
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority violations noted on the inspection report. Provide active managerial controls
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of RTE foods stored in various cold unit observed missing date marking. Label and provide date markings if foods held more than 24 hours before storing
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide a metal probe food thermometer. Provide & maintain accessible.
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Test strips for the 3 bay sink sanitzer solution observed compromise. Provide Inspector test strips was used to record the sanitzer concentration 300ppm quats
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior dishwasher & ice machine observed visible soiled by black substances. Clean & sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen main handwashing sink observed blocked my multiple articles. Remove & keep accessible
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Paper towel dispenser at the warewashing area observed out of reach . Too high up. Properly install paper towel dispenser to encourage handwashing
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide Servsafe Certification. Post current Servsafe Certificate
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Bulk bins observed not labeled. Label when removed from original containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Food dispensing utensils observed stored inside stagnant water at 122F/ portioned cup observed stored inside bulk bins. Discontinue and stored as discussed
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Cases of water bottle observed stored inside mop closet. Discontinue
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Several cold holding units observed missing a conspicuous thermometer. Provide & maintain visible
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Ice machine observed missing door. Repair
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting surfaces observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: Service sink observed inaccessible at the time of inspection . Provide accessibility
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor under equipments observed in need of cleaning stagnant water observed downtairs in the ice machine area. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Lower level door to the exterior observed missing effective door sweep. Install to prevent pest/rodent access
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: 3 bay sink observed supplied with paper towel. Discontinue
code 590.006/6-301.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen area observed heavily clutter prevent accessibility to equiments . Clean /organize to remove
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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