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Boston Restaurant Closures

475 closures by Boston Health Department since November 5, 2007

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Cafe 472 - Closed by Health Department

February 11, 2022 at 9:02 PM • 20 violations

Cafe 472 • 472 COMMONWEALTH AV• Boston

Violations:

590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food handler entering basment prep not washing hands - hand sink is located in ware washing area | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Kit is not complete | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Mult...

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Popeyes - Closed by Health Department

February 8, 2022 at 4:42 PM • 3 violations

Popeyes • 300 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD• Roxbury

Violations:

590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean sides inbetween and backsplash to remove visible soil. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Repair opening on floor below beverage fountain. Floor...

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Legal Harborside - Closed by Health Department

February 8, 2022 at 8:27 PM • 3 violations

Legal Harborside • 260 NORTHERN AV• Boston

Violations:

590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Sewage Pipe leaking sewage from pipes located from 3rd floor into 2nd floor bathroom area- Provide a detailed report and invoice from a licensed plumber. Obtain permits for any larger repairs. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Cei...

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Pollo Centro - Closed by Health Department

February 2, 2022 at 4:28 PM • 9 violations

Pollo Centro • 223 BOWDOIN ST• Dorchester

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC will need to review with staff proper reheating and hot holding temperatures. Also if in the future and issue like the leak in the roof PIC will need to close the location so no food will be contaminated. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Fo...

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BB.Q Chicken - Closed by Health Department

January 31, 2022 at 5:10 PM • 6 violations

BB.Q Chicken • 636 BEACON ST• Boston

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 8-404.11 8-404 Imminent Health Hazard Boston Fire Department notified the Health Division of water damage to establishment and the electrical system | 590.003/3-304.11-P - Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P): Clean a...

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Local 149 - Closed by Health Department

January 31, 2022 at 4:50 PM • 6 violations

Local 149 • 143 P ST• South Boston

Violations:

590.003/3-304.11-P - Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P): All food contact equipment that was affected by fire and sprinkler system needs to be thoroughly washed rinsed and sanitized. -Properly Clean equipment | 590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterat...

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Saus Boston - Closed by Health Department

January 27, 2022 at 3:58 PM • 2 violations

Saus Boston • 31 UNION ST• Beacon Hill

Violations:

590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean all surfaces affected by the sprinkler head. All affected surfaces should be cleaned and sanitized. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): In the basement and in the dining area repair damaged ceiling tiles. Ti...

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Regina's (up) - Closed by Health Department

January 25, 2022 at 5:32 PM • 13 violations

Regina's (up) • 1 FANEUIL HALL MKT PL PL• North End

Violations:

590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Employee observed rinsing hands; not applying soap until instructed by PIC. Stated had washed at 3 bay sink. Retrain on how and where to hand wash. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Certified Manager Mauricio not monito...

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ABE & LOUIE'S - Closed by Health Department

January 17, 2022 at 1:57 PM • 6 violations

ABE & LOUIE'S • 793 BOYLSTON ST• Back Bay

Violations:

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Responded while on call to the location. Water leaking through the ceiling affecting dining rooms kitchens bars Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast was notified Manager was instructed to remain Voluntarily closed provide all neces...

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Penang - Closed by Health Department

January 13, 2022 at 1:43 PM • 1 violation

Penang • 687 WASHINGTON ST• Back Bay

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Flooding from burst sprinkler pipe left water throughout the establishment: floors tables dry storage and cookline. All areas and equipment need to be professionally cleaned and sanitized. Ceilings with water damage should be rep...

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Poke Boys - Closed by Health Department

January 3, 2022 at 8:20 PM • 1 violation

Poke Boys • 1 BRIGHTON AV• Allston

Violations:

590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): No hot water at establishment due to broken water pump (Max 50F). Repair to mantain 100F or above

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Home Run Cafe - Closed by Health Department

December 17, 2021 at 5:25 PM • 7 violations

Home Run Cafe • 1269 MASSACHUSETTS AV• Dorchester

Violations:

590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken stored in reach-in cooler over cooked pork. Corrected on site. Raw chicekn must always be stored below other foods raw or cooked. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Contro...

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Hissho Sushi @ Stop & Shop - Closed by Health Department

December 14, 2021 at 4:57 PM • 14 violations

Hissho Sushi @ Stop & Shop • 60 EVERETT ST• Brighton

Violations:

590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): When instructed PIC rinsed hands at three bay sink without properly washing / drying hands. | 590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Observed washing hands in 3 bay sink. Wash at hand wash station only. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1...

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department