Inspection
Mar 11, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 11, 2024 · Original Source
Mobile Food Walk On · Boston, MA
El Pupi Chimi
1 Citywide St
Last inspected Mar 11, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspectionsInspection
Mar 8, 2024
Voluntarily closed
5 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Cut tomato and onion left out in ambient air at 64F. Person in charge discarded.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No sanitizer available on truck. Ensure sanitizer is available at all hours.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s notes
Cardboard taped inside to ceiling of truck. Remove.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesmajorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No water available in truck during time of inspection. Multiple sinks without water. Ensure hot water is available at all hours while truck is vending.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
2024 Health Permit is not available. Ensure all updated documents are submited to isdhealth@boston.gov to get 2024 Health Permit.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 9, 2023
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-301.13-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Drain boards (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide drain boards at the 3 bay sink.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker observed expired on 7.21.21.BFD inspector notified. Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker. Upon re-inspection the hood sticker has expired on 9.28.23 Provide an up to date hood sticker cleaned by a licensed company.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Provide the address on both sides of the truck. Truck registration expiring on 12.31.21 Discussed updating & submitting a new registration to the Health Department.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 9, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 25, 2023
Failed (extension granted)
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide a proper consumer advisory on the menu board including the disclaimer & reminder.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-204.112-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide a metal stem food thermometer on the truck.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-301.13-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Drain boards (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide drain boards at the 3 bay sink.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Repair the leaking water line on the exterior of the truck.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide a barrier between the fryers & flat top grill Provide screens at the service window.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker observed expired on 7.21.21.BFD inspector notified. Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker. Upon re-inspection the hood sticker has expired on 9.28.23 Provide an up to date hood sticker cleaned by a licensed company.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Provide the address on both sides of the truck. Truck registration expiring on 12.31.21 Discussed updating & submitting a new registration to the Health Department.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 25, 2023 · Original Source
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