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Boston Restaurant Closures

475 closures by Boston Health Department since November 5, 2007

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Cafe Beirut - Closed by Health Department

September 19, 2022 at 4:37 PM • 18 violations

Cafe Beirut • 650 CENTRE ST• Jamaica Plain

Violations:

590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Did not observe any handwashing when changing tasks. Review handouts. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Staff without beard / hair restraints. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Owner Sami Saba n...

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Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar - Closed by Health Department

September 16, 2022 at 4:43 PM • 2 violations

Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar • 659 WASHINGTON ST• Back Bay

Violations:

590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floors soiled with mud from flooding. Clean and sanitize. | 590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Flooding from water main break in street Floors and walls contaminated by water Contact ISD when establishment is cleaned...

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CENTERFOLDS - Closed by Health Department

September 16, 2022 at 6:07 PM • 1 violation

CENTERFOLDS • 12 LAGRANGE ST• Back Bay

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): No water at establishment due to water main break Cannot wash hands or glasses. Cannot use toilets. Cannot operate until reopened by ISD

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Cafe Beirut - Closed by Health Department

September 16, 2022 at 4:33 PM • 18 violations

Cafe Beirut • 650 CENTRE ST• Jamaica Plain

Violations:

590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Did not observe any handwashing when changing tasks. Review handouts. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Staff without beard / hair restraints. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Owner Sami Saba n...

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Jia Ho Supermarket - Closed by Health Department

September 16, 2022 at 2:57 PM • 1 violation

Jia Ho Supermarket • 692 WASHINGTON ST• Chinatown

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Water main break in street Flooding throughout 2 blcok area Washington Street basement with flood water Knapp St. basement with minimal water Need to assess contaminated foods for disposal Pump out water and assess products for con...

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Yellow Door Taqueria - Closed by Health Department

September 14, 2022 at 6:20 PM • 7 violations

Yellow Door Taqueria • 354 HARRISON AV• South End

Violations:

590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Refried beans cooling in deep plastic container at 140F. Spread out into metal pan. Review cooling procedure with staff to ensure safe rapid cooling. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): ...

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La Mamma Pizza And More - Closed by Health Department

September 14, 2022 at 4:20 PM • 5 violations

La Mamma Pizza And More • 190 BRIGHTON AV• Allston

Violations:

590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Ensure that all food affected by fire and smoke is separated and proper condemnation procedures are followed. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Several fo...

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iFresh Noodle - Closed by Health Department

September 14, 2022 at 3:56 PM • 6 violations

iFresh Noodle • 182 BRIGHTON AV• Allston

Violations:

590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Ensure that all food affected by fire and smoke is separated and proper condemnation procedures are followed. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Several fo...

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Thai Place Restaurant - Closed by Health Department

September 14, 2022 at 4:08 PM • 6 violations

Thai Place Restaurant • 184 BRIGHTON AV• Allston

Violations:

590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Ensure that all food affected by fire and smoke is separated and proper condemnation procedures are followed. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Several fo...

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Amelia's Taqueria - Closed by Health Department

September 14, 2022 at 3:16 PM • 6 violations

Amelia's Taqueria • 180 BRIGHTON AV• Allston

Violations:

590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Ensure that all food affected by fire and smoke is separated and proper condemnation procedures are followed. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Several fo...

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Tenoch Mexican - Closed by Health Department

September 1, 2022 at 3:51 PM • 4 violations

Tenoch Mexican • 1 CITYWIDE ST• East Boston

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): At the time of inspection The trucks generator was not operating. The PIC had 2 portable generators attached to a propane tank on the sidewalk. PIC could not provide approval for the set up.Discontinue using. PIC Voluntarily closed th...

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DILLON'S - Closed by Health Department

August 22, 2022 at 7:22 PM • 13 violations

DILLON'S • 955 BOYLSTON ST• Fenway

Violations:

590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Nmerous employees in kitchen with no hair restraints-Self corrected at the time of the inspection | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Numerous priority and priority foundation violations noted on inspection repor...

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Five Guys - Closed by Health Department

August 15, 2022 at 3:40 PM • 2 violations

Five Guys • 1213 COMMONWEALTH AV• Allston

Violations:

590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): According to Fire Department Hazard Team there is a leak of CO2 at lower level area decreasing the level of oxigen in air and making it unsafe. Repair properly. | 590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Fire Dep...

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Red Line Pizza and Grill - Closed by Health Department

August 2, 2022 at 4:14 PM • 18 violations

Red Line Pizza and Grill • 582 DORCHESTER AV• South Boston

Violations:

590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): No handwashing observed when I went to wash my hands I observed there was no hand cleanser available- Train staff to wash hands during food service and preparation. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No Certified food ...

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VIVA MI AREPA - Closed by Health Department

July 22, 2022 at 1:21 PM • 3 violations

VIVA MI AREPA • 5197 WASHINGTON ST• West Roxbury

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 8-404.11 Imminent Health Hazard due to a small fire on the cooking line. PIC will need to have 6 burner stove cleaned hood filters and hood cleaned and provide an new hood sticker. PIC will need to check in with Building Department t...

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department