The Underground Cafe & Lounge

744 Columbus Av, Mission Hill, MA 02120
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 8, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk

The Underground Cafe & Lounge, located at 744 Columbus Avenue in Mission Hill, MA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on February 8, 2024. This inspection identified two major and two minor violations, including issues with sponge use, sanitizer availability, and the storage of equipment and utensils. While the most recent inspection noted these concerns, the facility has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its seven recorded evaluations.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Feb 1, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Oct 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Sep 29, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Feb 7, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Jan 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Jun 15, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Feb 8, 2024 Inspection
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue
590.004/4-101.16-C
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer for warewashing or contact surfaces available at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to maintain on site at all times of operations
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple utensils stored upright in containers. Discussed with PIC to ensure all utensils are properly stored inverted.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sinks. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain paper towels at all hand sinks at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)