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 · Boston, MA
Rompe Dieta Restaurant
14 Hancock St
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsInspection
Feb 6, 2024
Out of business
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean to remove all broken and unused equipment collecting soils located in the rear of the kitchen as discussed
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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Repair remaining compromised areas of the floor under the cooking equipment and the wooden shelves in the back room where needed
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 issuesnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Expired tags on the fire estinguishers [2] and the hood sticker - PIC was scheduling a professional hood cleaning during time of inspection
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, Feb 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 24, 2023
Failed (extension granted)
15 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC needs to dom a much better job in the overall cleanliness of the restaurant - at the end of every evening a thorough cleansing should be done on all food contact surfaces - floors as well as to wash-rinse and sanitize all utensild pots and pans that were in use throughout the day
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove al;l foods being stored directly on the floors and keep them elevated at least six inches off the floors
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-101.17-COther
Official wording
Wood Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
remov e all wooden cutting boards that appear compromised with cracks and burn marks
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.004/4-201.12-PFood temperature
Official wording
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)
Inspector’s notes
Replace the chlorine test strips that have been compromised
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 590.004/4-204.120-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Equipment Compartments Drainage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure each basin inside the three bay sink has its own drasin plug
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 590.004/4-301.13-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Drain boards (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure there is a clean and segragated are to store clean pots and pans when needed to air dry
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all cooking equipment - all counter and table tops - shelving units from visible food 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.004/4-603.12-COther
Official wording
Preclearing (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean to remove stubborn food soils before attempting to clean and sanitize them inside the three bay sink - pans sitting in the "wash "basin containing visible burnt food debris
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther
Official wording
Outside Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Keep the inside and outside of all trash receptacles in the alleyway free from loose food waste and ensure the covers are being placed on tightly after use
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean kitchen floors and the walls behind the cooking line from visible food spills
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No soap at any hand sink - replace
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of rodent activity in the restaurant - a visible mouse sighting and mouse droippings were observed inside the restaurant during the inspection - contact your pest control as we discussed and to provide an IPM report as discussed
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean to remove all broken and unused equipment collecting soils located in the rear of the kitchen as discussed
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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Repair remaining compromised areas of the floor under the cooking equipment and the wooden shelves in the back room where needed
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 issuesnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Expired tags on the fire estinguishers [2] and the hood sticker - PIC was scheduling a professional hood cleaning during time of inspection
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 24, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 3, 2023
Failed
13 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC needs to dom a much better job in the overall cleanliness of the restaurant - at the end of every evening a thorough cleansing should be done on all food contact surfaces - floors as well as to wash-rinse and sanitize all utensild pots and pans that were in use throughout the day
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove al;l foods being stored directly on the floors and keep them elevated at least six inches off the floors
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-101.17-COther
Official wording
Wood Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
remov e all wooden cutting boards that appear compromised with cracks and burn marks
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.004/4-201.12-PFood temperature
Official wording
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)
Inspector’s notes
Replace the chlorine test strips that have been compromised
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 590.004/4-204.120-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Equipment Compartments Drainage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure each basin inside the three bay sink has its own drasin plug
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 590.004/4-301.13-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Drain boards (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure there is a clean and segragated are to store clean pots and pans when needed to air dry
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all cooking equipment - all counter and table tops - shelving units from visible food 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.004/4-603.12-COther
Official wording
Preclearing (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean to remove stubborn food soils before attempting to clean and sanitize them inside the three bay sink - pans sitting in the "wash "basin containing visible burnt food debris
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther
Official wording
Outside Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Keep the inside and outside of all trash receptacles in the alleyway free from loose food waste and ensure the covers are being placed on tightly after use
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean kitchen floors and the walls behind the cooking line from visible food spills
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No soap at any hand sink - replace
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of rodent activity in the restaurant - a visible mouse sighting and mouse droippings were observed inside the restaurant during the inspection - contact your pest control as we discussed and to provide an IPM report as discussed
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean to remove all bikes broken mechanical equipment and personal belongings not affiliated with the restaurant
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, Nov 3, 2023 · Original Source
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