Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Gege's Cuisine
1158 River St
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
7 inspectionsInspection
Aug 5, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a 3 door refrigeration unit being stored out back. PIC stated they had someone coming to remove. Remove refrigeration unit.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 5, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 29, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.114-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Using Drain Plugs (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing a drain plug. Provide drain plugs for 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 590.006/6-202.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide a light shield cover or shielded bulbs. PIC stated he ordered a light shield cover. Provide.
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 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide a proper door sweep to the back screen door. Repair door to ensure no day light can come through and this will provide protection from rodents.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a 3 door refrigeration unit being stored out back. PIC stated they had someone coming to remove. Remove refrigeration unit.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 29, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 22, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.114-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Using Drain Plugs (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing a drain plug. Provide drain plugs for 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 590.006/6-202.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide a light shield cover or shielded bulbs. PIC stated he ordered a light shield cover. Provide.
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 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide a proper door sweep to the back screen door. Repair door to ensure no day light can come through and this will provide protection from rodents.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed a 3 door refrigeration unit being stored out back. PIC stated they had someone coming to remove. Remove refrigeration unit.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 8, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 29, 2023
Passed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure that staff is trained on Illness policy. Will send over documentation.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No vomit or diarrhea kit on site. Provide a complete kit. Will email PIC list of supplies and instructions.
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 590.003/3-302.11-COther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed eggs stored on topshelf. Properly store eggs on bottom shelf.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed employeee not wearing gloves in kitchen while preping food. Ensure staff is trained on proper glove use.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed frost build-up in freezer. Remove food and frost build up. Observed heavy soil inside/under the fryer. Clean to remove.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 29, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 11, 2023
Failed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure that staff is trained on Illness policy. Will send over documentation.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No vomit or diarrhea kit on site. Provide a complete kit. Will email PIC list of supplies and instructions.
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 590.003/3-302.11-COther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed eggs stored on topshelf. Properly store eggs on bottom shelf.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed employeee not wearing gloves in kitchen while preping food. Ensure staff is trained on proper glove use.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed frost build-up in freezer. Remove food and frost build up. Observed heavy soil inside/under the fryer. Clean to remove.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 11, 2023 · Original Source