Yang Guo Fu Malatang

April 1, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings12
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: Tofu and fresh bean sprouts in open air cooler with elevated temperatures between 46-50F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Possibly due to the screen not being closed on the open air unit.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Plastic single use containers being used to dispense out of various bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops.
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Sanitizing test strips with water damage. Replace.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No soap at the first hand sink. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Knife observed being stored in between wall and knife holder. Discontinue and ensure all knives are being stored in a clean and protected manner.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops with no sanitizing solution. Provide.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Bus buckets filled with various vegetables and other foods observed being stored on the ground in the main kitchen area. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Packages fo frozen beef observed being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Small electric fryer being used in the main kitchen area not under a hood system. Discontinue use unless otherwise authorized by the City of Boston Health/Fire Departments. Drainage handle at the 3 compartment sink not functioning. Address and make any necessary repairs. Door to the mop sink damaged and not securely fastened. Address and make any necessary repairs. Walk-in cooler with a sligthly elevated temperature possibly due to the door being left open. Discontinue use unless the temperature is able to stay below 41F.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Shelves/floor of the side storage room visibly soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize to remove. Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings located near the door at the front self service cooler. Clean and sanitize all effected area's. Floor/shelves in the second dry storage room with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize to remove all.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Hot water faucet to the first hand sink not functioning. Address and make any necessary repairs. Additional hand sink to be used untile repairs have been made.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings located directly next to the single bay preparation sink. Clean to remove. Pest control report was provided at the time of the inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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