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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Cafe

March 11, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings3
critical findings1

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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 multiple food items (cut squash pasta -cook to order / sliced tomatoes raw steak tips - grill / pre-made chicken sandwich - salad bar) stored on service lines between 45F-56F. Discussed with PIC to maintain all cold held food items @ 41F or below. PIC removed / replaced
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple squeeze bottles at pizza station stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food items stored inside
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Observed heavy food spills on floors throughout kitchen area / grill station and main service line. Clean with frequency to ensure spills / food debris is removed
code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 19, 2025: 3 findings appeared for the first time.

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