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
Royal Tea
23 Tyler 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
5 inspectionsInspection
Feb 27, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-101.17-COther
Official wording
Wood Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wooden shelf for storing blenders and pitchers is damaged and breaking. Repair as necessary.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No paper towels at production line hand sink. Person in charge corrected on site.
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
Post 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, Feb 27, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 20, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-101.17-COther
Official wording
Wood Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wooden shelf for storing blenders and pitchers is damaged and breaking. Repair as necessary.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No paper towels at production line hand sink. Person in charge corrected on site.
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
Post 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, Feb 20, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 2, 2023
Passed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bottom of dairy refrigerator in storage area soiled. Floor of hot water closet soiled and with moisture. Clean and maintain free of soils and moisture to avoid attracting pests.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Electric fly zapper on prep table. Place fly zapper away from prep area and any food contact surfaces.
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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Pipe under sanitizer bay of 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as 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 issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink at service line out of towels. Towels available on service line. Corrected on site. Ensure hand sinks have towels and soap at all times.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests
Official wording
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Glue trap with dead roaches under dump sink. Discard dead pests to prevent contamiantion.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 2, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 26, 2023
Failed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Electric fly zapper on prep table. Place fly zapper away from prep area and any food contact surfaces.
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bottom of dairy refrigerator in storage area soiled. Floor of hot water closet soiled and with moisture. Clean and maintain free of soils and moisture to avoid attracting pests.
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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Pipe under sanitizer bay of 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as 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 issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand sink at service line out of towels. Towels available on service line. Corrected on site. Ensure hand sinks have towels and soap at all times.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests
Official wording
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Glue trap with dead roaches under dump sink. Discard dead pests to prevent contamiantion.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 26, 2023 · Original Source