Cha Feo
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2024
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Score
Public records show five inspections at Cha Feo stretching back to 2022. Cha Feo was last inspected on Jul 10, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to eight violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Conditions of use (p)
Inspector notes: Cans of RAID insecticide in storage area. Discard cans and contact licensed pest control as needed.
590.007/7-202.12-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Unable to locate chlorine test strips. Provide chlorine test strips so that staff can safely dilute chlorine sanitizer.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing area hand sink without towels. Staff washing at service line. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink not set up for wash/rinse/sanitize when establishment is open and serving customers. Ensure 3 compartment sink is properly set up during hours of operation.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of service line ice machine with soils. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloth stored on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Broken floor tiles in storage area. Repair to prevent water and soils collecting and attracting pests.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under all equipment heavily soiled with spills and debris. Wall next to warewashing hand sink with food and debris. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Jan 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 11, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple items in small production line unit at 60F. Thermometer reading 62F inside unit. Person in charge discarded all effected products.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat product. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods in stand up refrigerator without proper date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Items in back of house hand sink. Person in charge removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Small production line refrigeration unit reading 62F. Repair or replace. Establishment has other refrigeration to use until unit is repaired.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop in production line ice machine stored with handle in ice. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Nov 8, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine at 0ppm after multiple attempts. Call for service. Establishment has three bay sink that has been set up.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Production line hand sink blocked by drying rack. Person in charge corrected.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods in stand up refrigerator with no date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles without lables. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard being used on shelves. All non food contact surfaces must be easily cleanable.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils under three bay sink. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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May 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employees handling fruit with bare hands- Corrected on site
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of pest activity at location- Provide an updated pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for quats or chlorine sanitizer- Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with black buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Provide documentation of a CFPM at the location. Certificates at location for an individual that is not present at the location
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles and containers with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under and around equipment with heavy encrusted soils and debris- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges in use at 3 bay sink- Discontinue Use
590.004/4-101.16-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Cold holding unit at front service counter leaking into a bucket- Make proper repairs
590.004/4-501.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cha Feo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cha Feo on file is from Jul 10, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cha Feo?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cha Feo.
How does Cha Feo compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Cha Feo most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Cha Feo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cha Feo have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cha Feo means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cha Feo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cha Feo is inspected around two times per year on average.
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