Inspection
Mar 21, 2024
7 recorded violations
Official wording
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed smashed plaintains stored in steam table @ 125F. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding @ 135F and above. PIC added additional water to touch bottom of shallow pan on site.
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.
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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food spills inside cake display unit. Clean to remove all food debris / spills.
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.
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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed hot water not working at hand sink in the prep kitchen. Contact licensed plumber for repairs and ensure hot running water is throughout establishment.
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.
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Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no paper towels in restroom. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand towels at all hand sinks including restroom. PIC corrected on site
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide most current pest reports for the establishment
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
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Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple squeeze bottle stored without identification. Discussed with PIC to ensure all bulk containers and squeeze bottles are properly stored with labels of identification of food stored inside
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed utensils stored in stagnant water. Discussed with PIC the procedures for in use utensils. PIC corrected on site
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 21, 2024 · Original Source