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Falafel King

Latest: PASS April 7, 2014

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Leather District

🚇 Nearest Transit: Park Street (Red Line)

Address
48 WINTER ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Inspection History
21 inspections
7 failures
License
License #21116
Last inspected: April 7, 2014

Inspection History (21 most recent)

PASS April 7, 2014 at 5:58 PM
8 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Food handlers not Washing hand prior to putting on disposal groves | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove duct tape from 2 door refrig. until | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfac...
FAIL March 31, 2014 at 3:26 PM
8 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Food handlers not Washing hand prior to putting on disposal groves | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove duct tape from 2 door refrig. until | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfac...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 12, 2013 at 3:07 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS November 26, 2012 at 6:34 PM
2 violations
33-5-501.116 - Improper Cleaning of Receptacles: Clean and maintain clean the exterior trash receptacles. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: The exterior trash receptacles are blocking the alley and must be stored in an a...
FAIL November 15, 2012 at 6:43 PM
2 violations
33-5-501.116 - Improper Cleaning of Receptacles: Clean and maintain clean the exterior trash receptacles. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: The exterior trash receptacles are blocking the alley and must be stored in an a...
PASS October 1, 2012 at 4:54 PM
0 violations
PASS May 23, 2012 at 4:15 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Hummus within the upright Victory unit was at approximately 47 F. The hummus was transferred to another refrigeration unit. Most if not all of the hummus should be consumed before the end of the lunch service. | 1...
FAIL March 21, 2012 at 3:38 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Hummus within the upright Victory unit was at approximately 47 F. The hummus was transferred to another refrigeration unit. Most if not all of the hummus should be consumed before the end of the lunch service. | 1...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 5, 2011 at 3:11 PM
2 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep wiping cloths in sanitizer.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 24, 2011 at 4:33 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide proper sign for food allergies | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: Clean cooking vent hood.
PASS November 29, 2010 at 3:46 PM
5 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Defrost frozen beef away and/or below ready to eat foods. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer for reach in refrigerator. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kit fo...
FAIL November 22, 2010 at 4:44 PM
5 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Defrost frozen beef away and/or below ready to eat foods. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer for reach in refrigerator. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kit fo...
PASS May 7, 2010 at 2:11 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: cover all open foods in reach ins. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Provide proper operator of 3 bay sink. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer | 37-6-501.11-.12 ...
FAIL April 28, 2010 at 2:14 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: cover all open foods in reach ins. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Provide proper operator of 3 bay sink. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer | 37-6-501.11-.12 ...
PASS October 1, 2009 at 3:33 PM
0 violations
PASS January 8, 2009 at 1:26 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Ha...
FAIL December 18, 2008 at 3:57 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace scored cutting boards as needed for all salad units. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all equipment as needed. clean all refrigeration units. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed a...
PASS January 15, 2008 at 3:31 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide food grade containers and remove plastic bags. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace defective door gaskets as needed Reseal rusty shelving. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissu...
FAIL January 8, 2008 at 4:36 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide food grade containers and remove plastic bags. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace defective door gaskets as needed Reseal rusty shelving. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissu...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department