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Vivi Bubble Tea

August 3, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings5
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: Rice in reach-in cooler 47F. PIC stated it was cooked previous day. Heavy condensation on container lid indicates that rice was possibly put into cooler while hot. Disposed of by PIC. Cool cooked foods properly prior to storage.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Tapioca boba pearls on front counter at 100F. Boba must be held cold 41F or below or hot 135F and above. Discontinue leaving cooked boba at room temperature to avoid pathogen proliferation. For a take out item using tiime to control pathogens is not acceptable.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple copntainers in reach-in cooler without identifying labels or dates. Date prepped items such as sauces and diced watermelon to ensure safe product rotation.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No test strops for quats sanitizer. Mix sanitizer according to manufacturer instructions. 400ppm- ok. Strips provided by ISD until purchased.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Sponges at 3 bay sink and food prep sink. Discontinue using sponges of food contact surfaces and equipment.
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 19, 2021: 5 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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