Uptown Cafe

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

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Failed findings

• ⚠️PIC Performing Dutiescritical
  Inspector note: CFPM not ensuring proper setup fo three compartment sink for warewashing and general equipment maintenance. Ensure active managerial control as it is defined in the 1999 food code.
  code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Boxes of bread on floor in kitchen. Elevate 6".
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Design
  Inspector note: Cutting board at cookline heavily scored with divets. Replace.
  code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: Gaskets at cookline reach in unit cracked. Replace.
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Three Compartment Sink
  Inspector note: Three compartment sink in basement without drain boards and inadequate storage rack for clean equipment. Rack in place not sufficeinet enough for clean equipment storage. Install additional slotted shelf on wall above warewash for adequate means to store clean equipment. Missing drain plug at three compartment sink. Provide.
  code 16-4-301.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.
  Inspector note: Three compartment sink not setup for warewashing. Setup sink properly with proper concentration of sanitizer for warewashing.
  code 19-4-501.18-.110* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Floor in basement walkin soiled with exposed concrete. Clean and seal with smooth durable and cleanable material.
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Walls in basement walkin cooler soiled. Clean to remove. Walls above slicer with spatters. Clean to remove.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on September 6, 2016: 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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