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Flat Black Coffee Company

Latest: PASS May 11, 2018

🍽️ Cuisine: Cafe

📍 Neighborhood: Dorchester

Address
1906 DORCHESTER AV
Dorchester, MA 02124
Inspection History
31 inspections
11 failures
License
License #30113
Last inspected: May 11, 2018

Inspection History (31 most recent)

PASS May 11, 2018 at 2:41 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: What appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves in the back room. Clean to remove. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No paper towels at either hand sinks. Provide....
FAIL May 3, 2018 at 6:25 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: What appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves in the back room. Clean to remove. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No paper towels at either hand sinks. Provide. | ...
PASS December 28, 2017 at 6:25 PM
4 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: provide employee training for sanitizing of all equipment the pic explained that utensils are just washed and air dry...
FAIL December 21, 2017 at 8:29 PM
4 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: provide employee training for sanitizing of all equipment the pic explained that utensils are just washed and air dry...
PASS May 16, 2017 at 7:36 PM
5 violations
19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: wash was 140F and rinse 150F adjust temp guages....high temp. shall be 150F and 180F. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean exterior of icemachine and clean gaskets......
FAIL May 9, 2017 at 12:48 PM
5 violations
19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: wash was 140F and rinse 150F adjust temp guages....high temp. shall be 150F and 180F. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean exterior of icemachine and clean gaskets......
PASS February 17, 2016 at 7:48 PM
6 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair or replace defective doorgaskets as needed... | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: repair dishmachine as needed... | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces C...
FAIL February 10, 2016 at 6:22 PM
6 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair or replace defective doorgaskets as needed... | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: repair dishmachine as needed... | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces C...
PASS May 19, 2015 at 2:14 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Dishwasher next to the 3 bay sink not operating. Address and make all of the necessary repairs. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Faucet of 3 bay sink not able to reach the sanitize and wash bay ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 13, 2015 at 2:28 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Dishwasher next to the 3 bay sink not operating. Address and make all of the necessary repairs. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Faucet of 3 bay sink not able to reach the sanitize and wash bay ...
FAIL May 4, 2015 at 5:45 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cardboard observed being used to line the shleves where syrups are being stored. Discontinue and and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Drain pl...
FAIL April 27, 2015 at 2:18 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cardboard observed being used to line the shleves where syrups are being stored. Discontinue and and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Drain pl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 21, 2014 at 3:20 PM
2 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Test kit for the 3 bay sink with water damage. Replace to ensure an accurate reading when testing sanitizer. | 25-4-904.11 - Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed: Box of plastic single use cups observed being s...
PASS May 13, 2014 at 2:39 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: No one on site with Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course for the re-inspection.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 7, 2014 at 3:38 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: No one on site with Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course for the re-inspection.
FAIL April 30, 2014 at 5:29 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: No one on site with Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course for the re-inspection.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS June 20, 2013 at 2:10 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 8, 2013 at 4:04 PM
1 violation
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: RESTROOM - POST sign to read = EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK-& PROVIDE a waste container w/ lid -
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS July 16, 2012 at 3:21 PM
0 violations
PASS February 8, 2012 at 5:50 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 1, 2010 at 5:38 PM
12 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: for all pastries and phf's... | 01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: | 03-3-501.19 - Times as a Public Health Control: for phf's | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-...
FAIL November 17, 2010 at 2:33 PM
12 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: for all pastries and phf's... | 01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: | 03-3-501.19 - Times as a Public Health Control: for phf's | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-...
FAIL November 8, 2010 at 5:40 PM
12 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: for all pastries and phf's... | 01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: | 03-3-501.19 - Times as a Public Health Control: for phf's | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-...
PASS April 16, 2010 at 6:21 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate opened sugar bag and Coffee containers off the floor and cover while in storage. Elevate shelving 6to8inches off the floor. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Provide Hair Restraints. | 3...
FAIL April 9, 2010 at 3:10 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate opened sugar bag and Coffee containers off the floor and cover while in storage. Elevate shelving 6to8inches off the floor. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Provide Hair Restraints. | 3...
PASS December 21, 2009 at 7:31 PM
1 violation
38-6-202.11 - Fixture's not properly shielded: no working light in restroom - provide
FAIL December 14, 2009 at 5:16 PM
1 violation
38-6-202.11 - Fixture's not properly shielded: no working light in restroom - provide
PASS February 18, 2009 at 3:44 PM
0 violations
PASS October 17, 2008 at 2:01 PM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department