Back Bay Sandwich
Latest: PASS
December 28, 2021
Address
31 SAINT JAMES AV
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
46 inspections
19 failures
License
License #76102
Last inspected: December 28, 2021
Inspection History (46 most recent)
PASS
December 28, 2021
at 6:16 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P): Muffins on top of front counter exposed. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Container of...
FAIL
December 17, 2021
at 3:04 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P): Muffins on top of front counter exposed. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Container of...
PASS
October 12, 2021
at 4:08 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Three compartment sink is not setup. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at proper concentration and temperature. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean t...
FAIL
October 5, 2021
at 5:51 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Three compartment sink is not setup. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at proper concentration and temperature. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 17, 2020
at 3:46 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 13, 2020
at 6:08 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Several food workers found without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): CFPM not monitoring pest control cleaning and maintenance of fac...
FAIL
March 6, 2020
at 3:24 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Several food workers found without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): CFPM not monitoring pest control cleaning and maintenance of fac...
PASS
December 23, 2019
at 3:29 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees with no hair restraints- Provide | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Bag of defrosted raw chicken stored directly above b...
FAIL
December 17, 2019
at 6:36 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees with no hair restraints- Provide | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Bag of defrosted raw chicken stored directly above b...
PASS
September 5, 2019
at 8:40 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken salad 49 F | 590.004/4-302.12-PF - Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): Food thermometer is not NSF approved - Provide a proper foo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 27, 2019
at 5:51 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken salad 49 F | 590.004/4-302.12-PF - Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): Food thermometer is not NSF approved - Provide a proper foo...
FAIL
August 13, 2019
at 2:43 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken salad 57 F Tuna 49 F | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Worn and discolored cutting boards | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipm...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 29, 2019
at 12:12 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Lettuce 46 F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored in food grade containers - Prep/storage areas | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knives stored in sanitizing solution - Prep area | 13-2-304/...
FAIL
May 13, 2019
at 12:05 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Lettuce 46 F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored in food grade containers - Prep/storage areas | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knives stored in sanitizing solution - Prep area | 13-2-304/...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 4, 2018
at 7:56 PM
1 violation
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple squeeze bottles with worn or missing labels
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 3, 2018
at 6:24 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored in food grade covered containers - Back food storage | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn scorn cutting boards | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rust on exterior of g...
FAIL
September 19, 2018
at 1:29 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored in food grade covered containers - Back food storage | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn scorn cutting boards | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rust on exterior of g...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 3, 2018
at 12:21 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cheese 43 F Salami 54 F Ham 45 F These items were not being kept under refrigeration | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items stored on top of ice machine | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: O...
FAIL
April 25, 2018
at 1:13 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cheese 43 F Salami 54 F Ham 45 F These items were not being kept under refrigeration | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items stored on top of ice machine | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: O...
PASS
December 18, 2017
at 8:04 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple plastic bottles of products with no labels- Provide | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Steam pipe in basement storage dripping- Make proper repairs No food or equipment storage i...
FAIL
December 11, 2017
at 7:58 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple plastic bottles of products with no labels- Provide | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Steam pipe in basement storage dripping- Make proper repairs No food or equipment storage i...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 26, 2017
at 7:09 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 12, 2017
at 2:51 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Shelving below slicer worn with soils. Interior of refrigerator located in lower storage with water buildup- Clean
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 30, 2017
at 12:49 PM
20 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Establishment wrapping products in wax paper and plastic before products are 41F or below. Products are not properly cooling. Ensure products are at 41F or below being wrapped. Whole turkey breast 50F Sliced roast beef 56F ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 18, 2017
at 12:44 PM
19 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Establishment wrapping products in wax paper and plastic before products are 41F or below. Products are not properly cooling. Ensure products are at 41F or below being wrapped. Whole turkey breast 50F Sliced roast beef 56F ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 17, 2017
at 6:44 PM
16 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Establishment wrapping products in wax paper and plastic before products are 41F or below. Products are not properly cooling. Ensure products are at 41F or below being wrapped. Whole turkey breast 50F Sliced roast beef 56F ...
FAIL
May 9, 2017
at 6:46 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Establishment wrapping products in wax paper and plastic before products are 41F or below. Products are not properly cooling. Ensure products are at 41F or below being wrapped. Whole turkey breast 50F Sliced roast beef 56F ...
PASS
November 8, 2016
at 8:21 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Thick tightly wrapped packages of sliced meats in refrigeration at 49F- 56F. Per PIC products sliced 1-2 hours prior to inspection . Ensure during process foods are properly cooled to 41F or below before wrapping for storag...
FAIL
November 1, 2016
at 7:19 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Thick tightly wrapped packages of sliced meats in refrigeration at 49F- 56F. Per PIC products sliced 1-2 hours prior to inspection . Ensure during process foods are properly cooled to 41F or below before wrapping for storag...
PASS
January 13, 2016
at 3:38 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple sliced meats at service area above 41F. Sliced turkey 44F Sliced Roast Beef 47F. Ensure products are properly cooled in small batches and at 41F or below before placing out to service. Removed at time of in...
FAIL
January 6, 2016
at 3:10 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple sliced meats at service area above 41F. Sliced turkey 44F Sliced Roast Beef 47F. Ensure products are properly cooled in small batches and at 41F or below before placing out to service. Removed at time of in...
PASS
August 6, 2015
at 2:40 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Observed water dripping into a bucket on top shelf of true upright refrigerator.Repair to drain properly. Door handle loose on front artic air upright unit.Repair.
FAIL
July 30, 2015
at 2:37 PM
14 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Small refrigeration unit under hot holding area reading 52F.PIC will call for service.Product removed to other refrigeration. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Cont...
FAIL
July 22, 2015
at 4:40 PM
14 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Small refrigeration unit under hot holding area reading 52F.PIC will call for service.Product removed to other refrigeration. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Cont...
PASS
February 27, 2015
at 6:56 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Bufalo chicken salad 51F prosciuto 45F chicken salad 45F. Unit 44F. PIC states the food had been for 2 hours in this unit. PIC removed the food and stored it in another unit. Maintain PHFs at 41F or below. | 14-4...
FAIL
February 20, 2015
at 7:04 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Bufalo chicken salad 51F prosciuto 45F chicken salad 45F. Unit 44F. PIC states the food had been for 2 hours in this unit. PIC removed the food and stored it in another unit. Maintain PHFs at 41F or below. | 14-4...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 22, 2014
at 3:04 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Roast beef 92F found cooling in room temperature plastic wraped veggie burger 72F. Cool properly. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Fried chicken 109F. Maintain at 140 or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken salad 5...
FAIL
September 15, 2014
at 7:01 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Roast beef 92F found cooling in room temperature plastic wraped veggie burger 72F. Cool properly. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Fried chicken 109F. Maintain at 140 or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken salad 5...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 15, 2013
at 3:25 PM
3 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide thermometers to units that are missing them. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper cleaning to the interior of reach in rerigerators as needed removing food debris and ot...
PASS
March 1, 2013
at 3:23 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly resurface and clean all scarred and stained cutting boards in front feli/food prep area's. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing s...
FAIL
February 22, 2013
at 3:37 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly resurface and clean all scarred and stained cutting boards in front feli/food prep area's. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing s...
PASS
August 20, 2012
at 4:10 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 14, 2012
at 3:58 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Properly store all food boxes at least 6" from floor in front service coffee station area. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Properly repair leak at hand sink in rear warewashing and food prep are...
FAIL
February 3, 2012
at 4:00 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Properly store all food boxes at least 6" from floor in front service coffee station area. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Properly repair leak at hand sink in rear warewashing and food prep are...
PASS
November 29, 2011
at 5:44 PM
0 violations
FAIL
November 23, 2011
at 3:14 PM
3 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: | 38-6-202.11 - Fixture's not properly shielded: