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Cosi No. 204

Latest: PASS September 5, 2019

📍 Neighborhood: Financial District

🚇 Nearest Transit: State Street (Orange Line)

Address
14 MILK ST
North End, MA 02109
Inspection History
43 inspections
19 failures
License
License #24336
Last inspected: September 5, 2019

Inspection History (43 most recent)

PASS September 5, 2019 at 4:24 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting board on service line is scoured and stained. Resurface or replace cutting board. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Basement floor has deep buildup od soils on th...
FAIL August 22, 2019 at 2:48 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting board on service line is scoured and stained. Resurface or replace cutting board. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Basement floor has deep buildup od soils on th...
PASS April 12, 2019 at 3:38 PM
7 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Provide hair restraints for all employees working and/or preparing food . | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards on cold units at the service area are scoured and stained. Resurface ...
FAIL March 29, 2019 at 3:22 PM
7 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Provide hair restraints for all employees working and/or preparing food . | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards on cold units at the service area are scoured and stained. Resurface ...
PASS November 1, 2018 at 5:28 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Reseal surface at the top of the grease trap. Remove rust buildup. Reseal surface to bottom shelves of prep tables in the kitchen. Repair or replace damaged cabinet and counter next to the mixer. Surface t...
FAIL October 18, 2018 at 3:17 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Reseal surface at the top of the grease trap. Remove rust buildup. Reseal surface to bottom shelves of prep tables in the kitchen. Repair or replace damaged cabinet and counter next to the mixer. Surface t...
PASS May 4, 2018 at 2:59 PM
7 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Provide mechanical refrigeration for both cold units on the service line. Open aired cold units contian salad items and PHF's. Currently all items on both lines are iced daily. Du...
FAIL April 19, 2018 at 2:52 PM
7 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Provide mechanical refrigeration for both cold units on the service line. Open aired cold units contian salad items and PHF's. Currently all items on both lines are iced daily. Du...
PASS September 28, 2017 at 3:24 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chopped lettuce observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. Lettuce was removed at the time of the inspection and placed into...
FAIL September 18, 2017 at 2:20 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chopped lettuce observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. Lettuce was removed at the time of the inspection and placed into...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 28, 2017 at 6:13 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Large containers of food observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Card board being...
PASS November 9, 2016 at 6:26 PM
7 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Food thermometer in sight is non-operational. Replce battery or provide new thermometer. | 08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: Employee observed rinsing grapes in the hand sink located next to th...
FAIL October 28, 2016 at 2:34 PM
7 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Food thermometer in sight is non-operational. Replce battery or provide new thermometer. | 08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: Employee observed rinsing grapes in the hand sink located next to th...
PASS May 25, 2016 at 2:20 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Soups at the hot holding station with temperatures ranging from 118-127F. Discontiinue and ensure all potentially haza...
FAIL May 17, 2016 at 2:30 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Soups at the hot holding station with temperatures ranging from 118-127F. Discontiinue and ensure all potentially haza...
PASS November 30, 2015 at 6:26 PM
6 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Yogurt and quinoa cups without labels / Provide. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards are hevily scored and worn / Replace | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kits on site / ...
FAIL November 19, 2015 at 6:30 PM
6 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Yogurt and quinoa cups without labels / Provide. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards are hevily scored and worn / Replace | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kits on site / ...
PASS October 7, 2014 at 2:40 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Rice in deep container cooked at 10am 77F in walk in cooler / Provide proper cooling requirements. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Discontinue use of cardboard on shelving. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No te...
FAIL September 29, 2014 at 5:55 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Rice in deep container cooked at 10am 77F in walk in cooler / Provide proper cooling requirements. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Discontinue use of cardboard on shelving. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No te...
PASS January 17, 2014 at 4:06 PM
5 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink set up out of order (wash sanitize rinse) / Discontinue and ensure proper set up of bays. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Exterior/Interior of pepsi fridge with food debris and...
FAIL January 9, 2014 at 3:54 PM
5 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink set up out of order (wash sanitize rinse) / Discontinue and ensure proper set up of bays. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Exterior/Interior of pepsi fridge with food debris and...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 30, 2013 at 3:39 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Items stored on ice are elevated chicken 47F tuna 46F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: There is no mechanical refrigeration items are sto...
FAIL May 7, 2013 at 3:52 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Items stored on ice are elevated chicken 47F tuna 46F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: There is no mechanical refrigeration items are sto...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS June 19, 2012 at 3:07 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bulk items are stored uncovered. Store food products covered. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refrigerator doors on the unit under the toaster are in disrepair. Repair refrigerator doors and gaskets ...
FAIL June 5, 2012 at 3:01 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bulk items are stored uncovered. Store food products covered. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refrigerator doors on the unit under the toaster are in disrepair. Repair refrigerator doors and gaskets ...
PASS November 18, 2011 at 3:13 PM
7 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: To go cookies are not identified with a list of ingredients either on packaging or by placard at product.Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken x2 at 49F-52F in 3door prep refridge under toaster...
FAIL November 10, 2011 at 4:10 PM
7 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: To go cookies are not identified with a list of ingredients either on packaging or by placard at product.Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken x2 at 49F-52F in 3door prep refridge under toaster...
PASS February 23, 2011 at 4:19 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Soup thawing in stagnant water.Review proper requirement and ensure proper procedure followed/ | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Handsink leaking at front counter area.Repair. | 36-6-501.11-.12 ...
FAIL February 16, 2011 at 3:46 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Soup thawing in stagnant water.Review proper requirement and ensure proper procedure followed/ | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Handsink leaking at front counter area.Repair. | 36-6-501.11-.12 ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 24, 2010 at 2:43 PM
12 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Parfait out with multiple ingredients at service station without its placard(?????-issue discussed last inspection with management). | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Cooked salmon being packaged at 100F and being ...
FAIL June 10, 2010 at 3:39 PM
12 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Parfait out with multiple ingredients at service station without its placard(?????-issue discussed last inspection with management). | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Cooked salmon being packaged at 100F and being ...
PASS February 4, 2010 at 4:38 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cofee product stored adjacent to handsink.Provide proper space or splash gaurd. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Worn rusted prep table next to walk-in.Use of plastic wrap as a brace.Remove. | 36-6-501....
FAIL January 21, 2010 at 3:16 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cofee product stored adjacent to handsink.Provide proper space or splash gaurd. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Worn rusted prep table next to walk-in.Use of plastic wrap as a brace.Remove. | 36-6-501....
PASS October 23, 2009 at 2:20 PM
0 violations
PASS July 28, 2009 at 3:58 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all boxes 6" off floor in basement Do not store anything on top of ice machine | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace worn Cutting board on line Repair worn shelf below service counter | 21...
FAIL July 21, 2009 at 2:05 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all boxes 6" off floor in basement Do not store anything on top of ice machine | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace worn Cutting board on line Repair worn shelf below service counter | 21...
PASS November 26, 2008 at 4:27 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Clean exterior of ice machine and do not store anything on top of ice machine | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace worn cutting board at Bread station | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sani...
FAIL November 19, 2008 at 4:18 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Clean exterior of ice machine and do not store anything on top of ice machine | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace worn cutting board at Bread station | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sani...
PASS April 25, 2008 at 2:43 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all boxes 6" off of floor | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove milk crates. Don't use as storage devices Reseal grease trap below the 3 compartment sink-remove rust buildup Repair fl...
FAIL April 17, 2008 at 2:20 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all boxes 6" off of floor | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove milk crates. Don't use as storage devices Reseal grease trap below the 3 compartment sink-remove rust buildup Repair fl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 13, 2007 at 3:48 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide repair to edges of all counters shelves and hand sink. Provide non-porous surface | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide air filter screens and covers to operate ice machine properly...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department