The Andover Health Division regularly inspects restaurants and stores that serve and sell food. Andover News reviewed reports from health inspections conducted between Aug. 22 and Sept. 30.
It’s important to note it’s not unusual for a restaurant to have a few minor infractions in a report. It’s also worth noting the health division only resumed inspections this year after curtailing them in March 2020 at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
“The reports do not always reflect the nuances of the regulations, and very few establishments will have ‘no violations’,” Andover Public Health Director Thomas Carbone said when we posted restaurant inspection reports from June 1 through Aug. 21. “Our inspection program is designed to assist the establishments in providing a safe product for their customers; compliance with the food code is the best way to ensure that safety.”
Going forward, Andover News will be requesting and publishing reports monthly. Look for October’s inspection reports in early November.
The reports below are broken into three categories: restaurants, stores and other establishments, which can include schools, nursing homes and other facilities that serve food.
Restaurants
Crack’d Kitchen & Coffee, 319 Lowell Street, on Aug. 24: 2 violations, 0 repeat violations
- No irreversible registering temperature indicator available to test high-temperature warewashing machine at time of inspection.
- Observed liquid egg whites, liquid scrambled egg, guacamole, sliced cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, and diced ham all in top section of in-line refrigerator closest to ovens between 50-54ºF. Observed sweet potato hash, shredded cheese, and egg salad all in four drawer refrigerator below unit between 55-60ºF.
- Observed ice machine with slight accumulation of what appears to be mold around chute area.
- No quaternary sanitizer testing strips available at time of inspection.
D’Agostinos Deli of Andover, 89-93 Main Street, on Aug. 24: 0 violations, 0 repeat violations
RE-INSPECTION: Depot House of Pizza, 53 Essex Street, on Aug. 24: 1 violation, 0 repeat violations
- OBSERVED WHOLE PIZZAS USED FOR SLICES IN TABLE-TOP WARMER UNIT ON TOP OF FRONT COUNTER AT 90ºF. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REHEAT PIZZAS TO 165ºF PRIOR TO PLACING BACK IN UNIT. REVIEWED HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS WITH PIC. WILL VERIFY AT 2ND RE-INSPECTION.
Dunkin Donuts, 139 River Road, on Aug. 25: 0 violations, 0 repeat violations
Raagini Indian Bistro, 207 North Street, on Aug. 25: 3 violations, 0 repeat violations
- No handwashing soap available at handwashing sink behind bar or in kitchen area upon arrival to inspection.
- No paper towels available at handwashing sink in kitchen area upon arrival to inspection.
- No irreversible registering temperature indicator available to test high-temperature warewashing machine upon arrival to inspection.
- Observed several foods including samosas in top section in-line refrigerator directly next to tandoori oven between 47-50ºF. Observed raw chicken in cabinet section of unit at 46ºF.
- Observed additional in-line refrigerator with several foods including cooked chicken and chickpeas both in top section in-line refrigerator between 47-50ºF. Observed raw chicken and sauce both in cabinet section of unit between 45-46ºF.
- Observed cutting boards on top of both in-line refrigerators with deep scratches, scores, and discoloration.
- Observed hood vent filters and pipes with accumulation of dust and grease.
- Observed oil receptacle outside of establishment with accumulation of oil and soil residues around top of lid.
Uburger, 89-93 Main Street, on Aug. 25: 2 violations, 0 repeat violations
- Observed deli slicer with accumulation of food particles on front and back of blade that PIC states was last used on Monday (8/22).
- Observed damp wiping cloths sitting out of sanitizer solution near grill upon arrival to inspection.
- Observed what appears to be mold on edges on in-line refrigerator cabinet doors.
- No written procedure or kit available for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events.
Stores
Andover Bakeshop, 28 Chestnut Street, on Aug. 25: 1 violation, 0 repeat violations
- No written procedure or kit available for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events.
- No covered receptacle available in toilet room for the disposal of sanitary napkins.
RE-INSPECTION: Andover Spa, 11 Elm Street, on Aug. 24: 1 violation, 0 repeat violations
- NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN EITHER TOILET ROOM AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. PIC TO SEND STATUS UPDATE OR REPAIR SLIP TO HEALTH OFFICE WITHIN 24 HOURS.
Barron’s Country Store, 429 Lowell Street, on Aug. 24: 1 violation, 0 repeat violations
- Containers filled with quaternary sanitizer not labeled with common name of chemical they contain.
- No quaternary sanitizer testing strips available at time of inspection.
Mobil Gas #2131, 309 Lowell Street, on Aug. 24: 0 violations, 0 repeat violations
Other Establishments
Andover High School, 80-100 Shawsheen Road, on Sept. 29: 0 violations
Andover Senior Center, 36 Bartlet Street, on Sept. 27: 1 violation
- No notice posted about consumption of rare/undercooked meats.
Cormier Youth Center, 40 Whittier Court, on Sept. 28: 1 violation
- Out of compliance on insects, rodents, & animals regulations.
Doherty Middle School, 50 Bartlet Street, on Sept. 27: 1 violation
- Out of compliance on insects, rodents, & animals regulations.
West Middle School, 70 Shawsheen Road, on Sept. 29: 0 violations