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BARBARA PINSERIA & COCKTAIL BAR

Passed on the latest inspection dated October 7, 2025.

431 COLUMBUS AVE · Chinatown

Latest inspection: 11 red flags; 17 recorded across this inspection history.

Inspection History

October 7, 2025 — Passed

11 red flags recorded · 60 minutes on site.

  • Provide walls / ceilings using materials that are durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable, and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. (Code 114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272)
  • Provide soap and single-use towels in dispensers, or a drying device at each handwash sink at all times. Maintain all handwash sinks unobstructed and accessible at all times. (Code 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2, 114067(f))
  • Discontinue thawing potentially hazardous foods at room temperature or in standing water. Use one of the following approved methods: - Under potable running water of sufficient velocity to wash away loose food particles using water no greater than 70°F for no more than 2 hours. - In a refrigeration unit at 41°F or below - In a microwave - As part of the cooking process (Code 114018, 114020)
  • Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestation and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Construct, equip, maintain and operate the food facility so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin including, but not limited to, rodents and insects. (Code 114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
  • Administer all pesticides through a state licensed pest control operator. Immediately discontinue the use of unapproved pesticide at the food facility. Store all poisonous substances, detergents, bleaches, and cleaning compounds away from food, utensils, packaging materials, and food-contact surfaces. Provide label to working containers of chemicals taken from bulk supplies with the common name of the material. Provide legible manufacturer's label to containers of poisonous or toxic materials and personal care items. (Code 114254-114254.2)
  • Keep potentially hazardous foods (PHF) cold at 41°F or below or hot held at 135°F or above. Immediately discontinue storing PHF at room temperature. (Code 113996, 113998, 114037, 114429, 114429.3, 114429.5)
  • Obtain a state approved food safety certification course within 60 days of operation or when a Food Safety Manager has left the facility. Maintain copies of food safety certificates (food safety manager and food handler cards) on site. (Code 113947.1-113947.6, 113948)
  • Properly wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfaces. Make a 100 ppm bleach sanitizing solution or a 200 ppm quaternary ammonia solution for the third compartment. (Code 113984(d), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101(b, c, d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 11415 (a, b, D), 114117, 114125(b), 114141)
  • Immediately provide hot running potable water of at least 120°F or greater for the entire food preparation facility. (Code 113953(c), 114163(a)(3), 114189, 114192.1, 114195, 114279)
  • Eliminate sewage backflow into the facility. Clean and sanitize all areas contaminated with sewage with a bleach solution (1 cup bleach per 9 cups water).Hire a licensed plumbing contractor if necessary. All contaminated food items must be discarded. All items that cannot be properly sanitized must be discarded. (Code 114123, 114197, 114328(o))
  • Maintain shell fish tags with the stock until the container is empty. Retain all shell fish tags for at least 90 days in chronological order. Discontinue commingling (blending together) shell stock from different harvest dates and locations to prevent cross contamination. (Code 114039-114039.5)

June 5, 2025 — Passed

0 red flags recorded · 60 minutes on site.

No violations recorded on this inspection.

June 4, 2025 — Passed

2 red flags recorded · 90 minutes on site.

  • Administer all pesticides through a state licensed pest control operator. Immediately discontinue the use of unapproved pesticide at the food facility. Store all poisonous substances, detergents, bleaches, and cleaning compounds away from food, utensils, packaging materials, and food-contact surfaces. Provide label to working containers of chemicals taken from bulk supplies with the common name of the material. Provide legible manufacturer's label to containers of poisonous or toxic materials and personal care items. (Code 114254-114254.2)
  • Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestation and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Construct, equip, maintain and operate the food facility so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin including, but not limited to, rodents and insects. (Code 114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)

March 4, 2025 — Passed

4 red flags recorded · 50 minutes on site.

  • Submit additional documents as instructed.
  • Elevate all food at least 6 inches off of the floor to prevent contamination. Properly label bulk ingredient/food containers with common name. (Code 114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114069(b))
  • Ensure all equipment is approved, properly installed, clean, and maintained in good repair. Ensure all appliances are NSF-approved, commercial grade, durable, and easily cleanable. (Code 114130-114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114175, 114177, 114180, 114182)
  • Eliminate the infestation/activity of cockroaches/rodents/flies/vermin from the food facility by using only approved methods. Remove all evidence of the infestation and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Construct, equip, maintain and operate the food facility so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds and vermin including, but not limited to, rodents and insects. (Code 114259, 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
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