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Cafeteria y Pupuseria Karen

Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 18, 2014

🍽️ Cuisine: Cafe

📍 Neighborhood: East Boston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Airport (Blue Line)

Address
313 MERIDIAN ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
21 inspections
10 failures
License
License #25653
Last inspected: August 18, 2014

Inspection History (21 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 18, 2014 at 7:05 PM
3 violations
41-7-102.11 - Labeled Common Name: label all spray bottles containing toxic chemicals. | 44-4-802/03.11 - Soiled Linen Storage: provide cover for soiled linned storage container. | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: provide at least 1 certified food man...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 21, 2013 at 4:53 PM
16 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not use # 10 cans as storage devices. Keep all food at least 6 inches off floor in kitchen. | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: provide hand soap for hand sink in kitchen. Observed no proper hand wash...
FAIL February 6, 2013 at 7:33 PM
16 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not use # 10 cans as storage devices. Keep all food at least 6 inches off floor in kitchen. | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: provide hand soap for hand sink in kitchen. Observed no proper hand wash...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS March 12, 2012 at 3:19 PM
11 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace shelving above prep tables. Only use NSF-7 approved shelving. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermometers for all refrigerators | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test...
FAIL February 28, 2012 at 8:05 PM
11 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace shelving above prep tables. Only use NSF-7 approved shelving. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermometers for all refrigerators | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test...
PASS October 26, 2011 at 6:08 PM
12 violations
08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: Using handsink to wash carrotts discontinue and wash as discussed | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Cutting boards are heavily soiled interior of mixing bowls are soiled | 24-4-903.11 - Cle...
FAIL October 19, 2011 at 2:55 PM
12 violations
08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: Using handsink to wash carrotts discontinue and wash as discussed | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Cutting boards are heavily soiled interior of mixing bowls are soiled | 24-4-903.11 - Cle...
PASS November 23, 2010 at 8:02 PM
3 violations
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Clean outside area around dumpster from loose trash and debris | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Company has come in from last inspection but has failed to complete particul...
FAIL October 25, 2010 at 5:44 PM
15 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beans on the stove are 107F. Maintain at 140F or above | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Thermometer is broken Replace | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all exposed foods during overnight storage | 10-...
FAIL October 18, 2010 at 3:32 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beans on the stove are 107F. Maintain at 140F or above | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Thermometer is broken Replace | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all exposed foods during overnight storage | 10-...
PASS February 18, 2010 at 7:32 PM
13 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers including clear plastic spray bottles so you can properly identify the product | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer.Provide | 17-4-302.14...
FAIL February 11, 2010 at 3:56 PM
13 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers including clear plastic spray bottles so you can properly identify the product | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer.Provide | 17-4-302.14...
PASS May 5, 2009 at 2:39 PM
3 violations
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Expired food safety certificate. Re-apply for class. | M-2-201.11/.14 .15 - Non-Compliance w/Employee Health Policy: | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories:
FAIL April 28, 2009 at 5:32 PM
27 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all food containers to identify product properly. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw beef being stored over open breads.Discontinue and store as discuss...
FAIL April 21, 2009 at 3:02 PM
25 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all food containers to identify product properly. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw beef being stored over open breads.Discontinue and store as discuss...
PASS October 31, 2008 at 4:07 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inside reach in refrigerators. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Do not block hand sink. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: clean rubbish storage area. | 36-6-50...
FAIL October 24, 2008 at 4:35 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inside reach in refrigerators. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Do not block hand sink. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: clean rubbish storage area. | 36-6-50...
PASS December 12, 2007 at 6:55 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Keep all egg products refrigerated | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost freezer | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provi...
FAIL November 21, 2007 at 3:43 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Keep all egg products refrigerated | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost freezer | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provi...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department