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Zaku

October 3, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: No hand washing obsevred by employees during inspection. Spoke to PIC about handwashing.
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)critical

Inspector note: Rodent droppings observed inside salt bulk container in basement prep area. Person in charge discarded all contents. Clean and sanitize bin and surrounding area.
code 590.003/3-101.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of food observed without date marking. Provide.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Low temperature dish machine observed with cleaning agent empty. Person in charge corrected.
code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Handles of prep area refrigeration are soiled. Sides and tops of all bulk sugar and salt bins obsevred with soils. Clean to remove soils.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Pots obsevred in prep area hand sink and production line hand sink. Person in charge removed.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Front counter hand sink obsevred without paper towels. Person in charge corrected.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Rodent droppings observed in basement prep area. Clean and sanitize area. Provide updated pest reports.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of food obsevred without lids in upstairs front counter area. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Plastic containers being used to dispense bulk product. Remove.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Grease build up observed in filters above grill. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 14, 2023: 11 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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