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Boston Restaurant Closures

475 closures by Boston Health Department since November 5, 2007

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Carmelina's North End - Closed by Health Department

February 16, 2018 at 6:57 PM • 9 violations

Carmelina's North End • 307 HANOVER ST• North End

Violations:

03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The items on the top of the large flip top unit on the line are elevated and containers are overstocked; risotto 48F chicken 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (manager removed some of the product so items were below the fill lines) | 12-2-301.12-....

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Cafe Amalfi - Closed by Health Department

February 16, 2018 at 4:20 PM • 5 violations

Cafe Amalfi • 2 BATTERY WHARF• North End

Violations:

03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The items in the upright refrigerator are elevated milk 43F cheese 48F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: At the onset of the inspection there were no soap and paper towels at either handwash sink...

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Bailey & Sage - Closed by Health Department

February 16, 2018 at 3:31 PM • 6 violations

Bailey & Sage • 103 STATE ST• North End

Violations:

15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Tijn foil on cooking equipment on the hot line. Remove tiin foil. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: wiping cloths left on counter toops at the prep area in the basement. Keep in a sanitizinbg solution qhen not in use. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Ha...

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Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. - Closed by Health Department

February 15, 2018 at 4:36 PM • 7 violations

Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. • 100 FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE• North End

Violations:

20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Dishwasher high temp not reaching 180F for proper sanitizing. Provide professional repair. Use three compartment sink for proper warewashing. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Soils and spills in ice cream chest. Clean to remove. | 29-5-2...

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Geido Sushi - Closed by Health Department

February 15, 2018 at 7:29 PM • 5 violations

Geido Sushi • 1 BRIGHTON AV• Allston

Violations:

17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No Sanitizer test kit on site. Provide. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wiping cloths store wet on the counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Sanitizer Criteria: Three Bay Sink- Sanitizer solution registered a...

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Royce Chocolate - Closed by Health Department

February 15, 2018 at 8:32 PM • 5 violations

Royce Chocolate • 251 NEWBURY ST• Back Bay

Violations:

32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Paper towel dispenser empty - Bathroom | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: Built up soils on hand sink basin and attachments - Bathroom | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Dusty ceiling vent/light fi...

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Renegades Pub - Closed by Health Department

February 15, 2018 at 4:19 PM • 2 violations

Renegades Pub • 1004 BENNINGTON ST• East Boston

Violations:

M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Violation is a condtion of issuance for operating without a valid health permit 8-301.11 due to non payment of the 2018 health permit / Payment must be made at 1010 Mass Ave 4th floor Health division immediately. | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: Temporary m...

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Southie Liquors - Closed by Health Department

February 15, 2018 at 6:54 PM • 1 violation

Southie Liquors • 399 W BROADWAY• South Boston

Violations:

M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: 8-301 Requirement 8-301.11 Prerequisite for Operation A person may not operate a food establishment without a valid permit to operate issued by the regulatory authority. Expiration and Renewal of Permit [105 CMR 590.012(G)] (1) A permit shall expire no later ...

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BAUER WINES LTD. - Closed by Health Department

February 15, 2018 at 8:47 PM • 5 violations

BAUER WINES LTD. • 330 NEWBURY ST• Fenway

Violations:

27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: No hot water at hand sink - Bathroom | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: No signage reminding employees to wash hands before returning to work (Bathroom) Paper towels not stored in a dispenser - Bathroom | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents ...

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Restaurant Laura - Closed by Health Department

February 15, 2018 at 4:56 PM • 1 violation

Restaurant Laura • 688 COLUMBIA RD• Dorchester

Violations:

M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: 8-301 Requirement 8-301.11 Prerequisite for Operation A person may not operate a food establishment without a valid permit to operate issued by the regulatory authority. Expiration and Renewal of Permit [105 CMR 590.012(G)] (1) A permit shall expire no later t...

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McGreevys - Closed by Health Department

February 15, 2018 at 5:51 PM • 20 violations

McGreevys • 911 BOYLSTON ST• Fenway

Violations:

01-3-202.18 - Shellstock ID: Chef on site unable to produce shell stock tags.Provide shell stock tags stored in chronological order for minimum 90 days. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Pulled pork 70F gravy 92F chili 95F re-heating in holding units for 60-90 min per chef on site.Discontinue. Mainta...

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Great Wok - Closed by Health Department

February 15, 2018 at 3:30 PM • 15 violations

Great Wok • 1284 MASSACHUSETTS AV• Dorchester

Violations:

02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several 5 gallon bucket containers storing dry food goods in back area without proper labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw pork in large pan on floor at 52F. Maintain cold holding at 41F or below. Product out of temperature for o...

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Cape Verdean Liquors - Closed by Health Department

February 15, 2018 at 5:07 PM • 1 violation

Cape Verdean Liquors • 690 COLUMBIA RD• Dorchester

Violations:

M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: 8-301 Requirement 8-301.11 Prerequisite for Operation A person may not operate a food establishment without a valid permit to operate issued by the regulatory authority. Expiration and Renewal of Permit [105 CMR 590.012(G)] (1) A permit shall expire no later t...

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Blue Hill Convenience - Closed by Health Department

February 15, 2018 at 4:21 PM • 3 violations

Blue Hill Convenience • 137 BLUE HILL AV• Roxbury

Violations:

23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior 5 door reach-in (mold) | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: seal all bare wood through-out | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: provide a 2018 health permit at once

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Cosi (Kiosk) - Closed by Health Department

February 15, 2018 at 3:21 PM • 2 violations

Cosi (Kiosk) • 125 HIGH ST• Financial District

Violations:

15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Counter top at the hand sink in the kiosk is damaged. Section of the counter top is missing and the remaining peice is falling apart. Raepair or replace the counter top. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: 8-301.11.......2018 Permit fees have not been pa...

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Subway (334 Mass. Ave.) - Closed by Health Department

February 15, 2018 at 7:42 PM • 8 violations

Subway (334 Mass. Ave.) • 334 MASSACHUSETTS AV• Fenway

Violations:

03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Meatballs/ marinara 117F on service line. Must be maintained at 140F or above. Discarded voluntarily at time of inspection | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit available for quats sanitizer at time of inspection- Provide | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean S...

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Casa De Pedro - Closed by Health Department

February 14, 2018 at 4:18 PM • 1 violation

Casa De Pedro • 505 CONGRESS ST• Boston

Violations:

M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Closure notice issued for operating without a valid 2018 Health Permit. Establishment must renew permit in person at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue 4th Floor Health Division. 8-301 Requirement 8-301.11 Prerequisite for Operation A person may not operate a food e...

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TOM ENGLISH CAFE - Closed by Health Department

February 14, 2018 at 1:59 PM • 8 violations

TOM ENGLISH CAFE • 957 DORCHESTER AV• Dorchester

Violations:

17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No thermometer inside salad unit provide. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of salad unit to remove visible soil. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Replace missing hand wash signage inside mens re...

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department