Bodega Canal

57 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Bodega Canal has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 18, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

“Backflow prevention air gap” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Boston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink. Upon re-inspection The manager is requesting to use the 3 bay sink for a prep sink. PIC instructed to provide a plumbers report and SOP's(standard operating procedures) for using a 3 bay sink On site prep sink is currently out of service

590.005/5-202.13-P

Sep 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink.

590.005/5-202.13-P

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide Quats & Chlorine test kits (testing was done using the inspectors test kits)

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide an (*) asterisk at all affected items on the menu regarding the consumer advisory. (the consumer advisory & allergy warning are on the menu)

590.003/3-603.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sink #1 fixture is loose.Resecure

590.005/5-205.15-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: 2 door beverage air unit reading 54-60F. Repair maintain unit 41F or below (A small amout of items were moved to an alternate unit to cool/hold 41F or below)

590.004/4-501.11-C

Nov 18, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Many fruit flies and drain flies in the basement - address as discussed

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up at raw food stations in a predetermined color and the ready to eat food contact surfaces and areas with the other color we discussed to rteduce any potential confusion when clean cutting boards - utensils and pots / pans

590.003/3-304.14-C

Walls and ceilings studs joists and rafters (c)

Inspector notes: Resurface any and all exposed wooden surfaces in the kitchen prep arae of the basement - oilder building harbors challenges in the surfaces of the walls and ceiling of particular areas - address as discussed

590.006/6-201.18-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Repair all exposed openings around the pipes in the plaster ceiling - ensure the finish is [ clean - smooth - durable and non / absorbant ]

590.006/6-201.16-C

Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)

Inspector notes: Resurface all areas of the kitchen floor with broken floor tiles containing visible opening

590.006/6-201.13-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units where needed - exterior of all fryolators and ovens on the cooking line from visible food soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove all heavy grease and grime deposite where needed

590.004/4-202.18-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Relocate any equipment including the in tin ladder being stored beiside the lid of the ice machine - reduce potentail contamination from the visible dirt dust and debris on the steps of the ladder stored directly beside the open lid of the ice machine

590.003/3-305.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Elevate all food a minimum of six inches off the floors especially in the basment area as discussed

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nov 29, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bodega Canal last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bodega Canal on file is from Nov 18, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bodega Canal?

Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention air gap” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bodega Canal.

How does Bodega Canal compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Bodega Canal most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Bodega Canal's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bodega Canal have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bodega Canal means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bodega Canal inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bodega Canal is inspected around two times per year on average.

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