Mela Restaurant
574 Tremont St, 02118
Eating & Drinking
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Last inspected: February 2, 2026
Inspection History
February 2, 2026
Pass
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590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)
February 2, 2026
Pass
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590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)
January 13, 2026
Fail — Re-inspection Required
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590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)
590.005/5-501.115-CMaintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)
590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
January 13, 2026
Fail — Re-inspection Required
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590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)
590.005/5-501.115-CMaintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)
590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
January 5, 2026
Fail
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590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)
590.005/5-501.115-CMaintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)
590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
January 5, 2026
Fail
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590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)
590.005/5-501.115-CMaintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)
590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
September 30, 2025
Pass
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590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
September 30, 2025
Pass
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590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
September 23, 2025
Fail
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590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
September 23, 2025
Fail
F
590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
September 3, 2025
Pass
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590.003/3-302.11-CPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-204.112-CTemperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
590.006/6-501.16-CDrying Mops (C)
September 3, 2025
Pass
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590.003/3-302.11-CPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-204.112-CTemperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
590.006/6-501.16-CDrying Mops (C)
August 27, 2025
Fail
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590.003/3-302.11-CPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-204.112-CTemperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
590.006/6-501.16-CDrying Mops (C)
August 27, 2025
Fail
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590.003/3-302.11-CPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-204.112-CTemperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
590.006/6-501.16-CDrying Mops (C)
May 5, 2025
Pass
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590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
May 5, 2025
Pass
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590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
April 28, 2025
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
April 28, 2025
Fail
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590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
January 8, 2025
Pass
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590.005/5-402.11-PBackflow Prevention (P)
January 8, 2025
Pass
P
590.005/5-402.11-PBackflow Prevention (P)
January 6, 2025
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.005/5-402.11-PBackflow Prevention (P)
590.003/3-302.11-CPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
590.005/5-205.12-PFProhibiting a Cross Connection (Pf)
January 6, 2025
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.005/5-402.11-PBackflow Prevention (P)
590.003/3-302.11-CPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
590.005/5-205.12-PFProhibiting a Cross Connection (Pf)
December 18, 2024
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.005/5-402.11-PBackflow Prevention (P)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.003/3-302.11-CPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
590.004/4-501.12-CCutting Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.12-PFProhibiting a Cross Connection (Pf)
590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
December 18, 2024
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.005/5-402.11-PBackflow Prevention (P)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.003/3-302.11-CPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
590.004/4-501.12-CCutting Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.12-PFProhibiting a Cross Connection (Pf)
590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
December 10, 2024
Fail
F
590.005/5-402.11-PBackflow Prevention (P)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.003/3-302.11-CPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
590.004/4-501.12-CCutting Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.12-PFProhibiting a Cross Connection (Pf)
590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
December 10, 2024
Fail
F
590.005/5-402.11-PBackflow Prevention (P)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.003/3-302.11-CPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
590.004/4-501.12-CCutting Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.12-PFProhibiting a Cross Connection (Pf)
590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
June 17, 2024
Pass
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590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-501.112-CRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
L1
June 17, 2024
Pass
P
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-501.112-CRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
L1
June 7, 2024
Fail
F
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-501.112-CRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
L1
June 7, 2024
Fail
F
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-501.112-CRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
L1
December 14, 2023
Pass
P
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
December 14, 2023
Pass
P
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
December 6, 2023
Fail
F
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
December 6, 2023
Fail
F
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
October 31, 2023
Filed
F
590.005/5-501.17-CToilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
October 31, 2023
Filed
F
590.005/5-501.17-CToilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
June 2, 2023
Pass
P
590.003/3-501.15-PF(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
590.004/4-501.12-CCutting Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)
June 2, 2023
Pass
P
590.003/3-501.15-PF(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
590.004/4-501.12-CCutting Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)
May 25, 2023
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.15-PF(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
590.004/4-501.12-CCutting Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)
May 25, 2023
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.15-PF(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
590.004/4-501.12-CCutting Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)
November 23, 2022
Pass
P
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-501.12-CCutting Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-501.112-CRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
November 23, 2022
Pass
P
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-501.12-CCutting Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-501.112-CRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
November 17, 2022
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-501.12-CCutting Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-501.112-CRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
November 17, 2022
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-501.12-CCutting Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-501.112-CRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
June 13, 2022
Inspection Not Required
N
June 13, 2022
Inspection Not Required
N
April 4, 2022
Pass
P
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
April 4, 2022
Pass
P
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
March 28, 2022
Fail
F
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
March 28, 2022
Fail
F
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
March 15, 2022
Inspection Not Required
N
March 15, 2022
Inspection Not Required
N
October 27, 2021
Pass
P
590.004/4-204.115-PFWarewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
590.006/6-201.12-CFloors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
October 27, 2021
Pass
P
590.004/4-204.115-PFWarewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
590.006/6-201.12-CFloors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
October 18, 2021
Fail
F
590.004/4-204.115-PFWarewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
590.006/6-201.12-CFloors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
October 18, 2021
Fail
F
590.004/4-204.115-PFWarewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
590.006/6-201.12-CFloors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
April 26, 2021
Pass
P
31-5-204/05.11Location Accessible
10-3-304.12Food Utensil Storage
37-6-501.11-.12Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
April 26, 2021
Pass
P
31-5-204/05.11Location Accessible
10-3-304.12Food Utensil Storage
37-6-501.11-.12Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
January 22, 2021
Pass
P
590.003/3-302.11-CPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.006/6-201.12-CFloors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
L1
January 22, 2021
Pass
P
590.003/3-302.11-CPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.006/6-201.12-CFloors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
L1
January 8, 2021
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-CPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.006/6-201.12-CFloors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
L1
January 8, 2021
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-CPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.006/6-201.12-CFloors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
L1