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Latest: PASS April 11, 2022

📍 Neighborhood: Charlestown

🚇 Nearest Transit: Community College (Orange Line)

Address
285A MAIN ST
Charlestown, MA 02129
Inspection History
45 inspections
16 failures
License
License #28193
Last inspected: April 11, 2022

Inspection History (45 most recent)

PASS April 11, 2022 at 3:05 PM
0 violations
PASS December 2, 2021 at 6:43 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-306.13-PF - (B) and (C) Consumer Self-Service Operations (Pf): Customers are allowed to scoop their own slush / Discontiue. Slush must be scooped by the employee | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Small rodent droppings on...
FAIL November 23, 2021 at 7:19 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-306.13-PF - (B) and (C) Consumer Self-Service Operations (Pf): Customers are allowed to scoop their own slush / Discontiue. Slush must be scooped by the employee | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Small rodent droppings on...
PASS September 10, 2021 at 2:31 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Standing water in basement from previous rain clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Rodent droppings found under chip display racks and along front wa...
FAIL September 3, 2021 at 3:57 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Standing water in basement from previous rain clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Rodent droppings found under chip display racks and along front wa...
PASS June 9, 2021 at 7:23 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Handsink blocked with snack rack. REMOVE. Handsink must be easliy accessible
FAIL June 2, 2021 at 6:39 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Handsink blocked with snack rack. REMOVE. Handsink must be easliy accessible
PASS January 15, 2021 at 7:36 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No test kit for chlorine sanitizer. Provide to ensure proper dilution of sanitizer. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): handsink blocked...
FAIL January 8, 2021 at 8:16 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No test kit for chlorine sanitizer. Provide to ensure proper dilution of sanitizer. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): handsink blocked...
PASS March 18, 2020 at 5:53 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Soils and debris in slush freezer chest .. Clean chest for unused slush and buildup of spill and froze. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No test for chlorine sa...
FAIL March 11, 2020 at 3:30 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Soils and debris in slush freezer chest .. Clean chest for unused slush and buildup of spill and froze. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No test for chlorine sa...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 3, 2020 at 6:01 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): There is no procedure for clean up of a vomit or diarrhea accident. Provide a kit and procedure to clean up an accident. | 590.004/4-901.11-C - Equipment and Utensils Air-Dryi...
FAIL December 19, 2019 at 7:01 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): There is no procedure for clean up of a vomit or diarrhea accident. Provide a kit and procedure to clean up an accident. | 590.005/5-204.11-PF - Handwashing Sinks-Location and ...
PASS April 19, 2019 at 2:17 PM
3 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The three compartment sink is not in use. If they are going to keep the slush then they need to be able to use the three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize equipment. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location...
FAIL April 12, 2019 at 3:58 PM
3 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The three compartment sink is not in use. If they are going to keep the slush then they need to be able to use the three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize equipment. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location...
PASS November 9, 2018 at 4:22 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The three compartment sink is blocked and not in use. Provide access to the three compartment sink and make sure it is setup properly to wash rinse and sanitize the coffee pots. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ce...
FAIL October 29, 2018 at 5:08 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The three compartment sink is blocked and not in use. Provide access to the three compartment sink and make sure it is setup properly to wash rinse and sanitize the coffee pots. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ce...
PASS December 13, 2017 at 6:50 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 11, 2017 at 5:59 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of stand up freezer with visible soils / Clean to remove
PASS September 28, 2016 at 1:10 PM
0 violations
PASS October 27, 2015 at 6:38 PM
0 violations
PASS February 11, 2015 at 7:41 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all foods elevated off the floor at least six inches duiring storage | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Blade on meat slicer is visibly soiled from earlier usage in the day - clean on a more freque...
FAIL February 4, 2015 at 6:29 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all foods elevated off the floor at least six inches duiring storage | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Blade on meat slicer is visibly soiled from earlier usage in the day - clean on a more freque...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 17, 2014 at 6:10 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all foods elevated off the floor at least six inches during storage
PASS January 16, 2014 at 5:02 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all foods off the floor at least six inches during storage | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove badly grease stained cardboard being used as a container for the [ 50 cents ] bags of snacks - ...
FAIL January 8, 2014 at 5:24 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all foods off the floor at least six inches during storage | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove badly grease stained cardboard being used as a container for the [ 50 cents ] bags of snacks - ...
PASS June 14, 2013 at 6:08 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove any outdated whipped cream in dairy) juice reach in. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost ice cream chest. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide sanitizer and test kit for 3 ba...
FAIL June 6, 2013 at 4:52 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove any outdated whipped cream in dairy) juice reach in. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost ice cream chest. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide sanitizer and test kit for 3 ba...
PASS February 4, 2013 at 7:02 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Rewove outdated dairy products from reach in. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean vent fan screens inside soda reach ins. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Basement -Evidence of ...
FAIL January 28, 2013 at 6:59 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Rewove outdated dairy products from reach in. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean vent fan screens inside soda reach ins. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Basement -Evidence of ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 20, 2012 at 4:36 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean vent fan covers inside reach in refrigerators
PASS February 15, 2012 at 7:11 PM
0 violations
PASS December 6, 2011 at 5:55 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Provide proper internal temperature to 3 door reach-in milk refrigerator. Properly maintain at 41F or below at all times. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide proper in...
FAIL September 1, 2011 at 3:44 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Provide proper internal temperature to 3 door reach-in milk refrigerator. Properly maintain at 41F or below at all times. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide proper in...
PASS February 25, 2011 at 4:00 PM
0 violations
PASS January 21, 2010 at 4:40 PM
5 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper test kit for sanitizing solution at 3 compartment sink. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper commercial grade sanitizer for 3 compartment sink. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact...
FAIL January 20, 2010 at 5:15 PM
5 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper test kit for sanitizing solution at 3 compartment sink. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper commercial grade sanitizer for 3 compartment sink. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact...
PASS June 15, 2009 at 2:29 PM
5 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: AT TIME OF INSPECTION found retail milk OUT OF DATE-removed- | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: RESTROOM-clean the handsink of built up grime- | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: HANDSINK ...
FAIL June 10, 2009 at 2:25 PM
5 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: AT TIME OF INSPECTION found retail milk OUT OF DATE-removed- | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: RESTROOM-clean the handsink of built up grime- | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: HANDSINK ...
PASS January 28, 2009 at 4:51 PM
0 violations
PASS August 4, 2008 at 4:15 PM
0 violations
PASS January 25, 2008 at 4:14 PM
0 violations
PASS October 23, 2007 at 4:06 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: soap & paper towels to handsink | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: signage to restroom | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: remove all unnessary articles from basement
FAIL October 16, 2007 at 4:48 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: soap & paper towels to handsink | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: signage to restroom | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: remove all unnessary articles from basement
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department