Beantown Pho & Grill
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 6, 2023
Address
272 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
53 inspections
23 failures
License
License #128432
Last inspected: April 6, 2023
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 6, 2023
at 12:40 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 30, 2022
at 5:47 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Rice scoops stored in stagnant water- Discontinue | 590.003/3-401.14-PF - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf): Establishment in partially cooking chicken andcold holding fo...
FAIL
December 21, 2022
at 7:34 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Rice scoops stored in stagnant water- Discontinue | 590.003/3-401.14-PF - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf): Establishment in partially cooking chicken andcold holding fo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 8, 2022
at 6:21 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives stored between equipment- Discontinue | 590.003/3-401.14-PF - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf): Establishment partially cooking chicken cooling and then finishing...
FAIL
August 1, 2022
at 3:59 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives stored between equipment- Discontinue | 590.003/3-401.14-PF - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf): Establishment partially cooking chicken cooling and then finishing...
PASS
February 2, 2022
at 8:17 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean with proper frequency | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisanc...
FAIL
January 19, 2022
at 5:34 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean with proper frequency | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisanc...
PASS
September 8, 2021
at 4:53 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Repeat priority violations. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken stored next t...
FAIL
September 1, 2021
at 4:00 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Repeat priority violations. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken stored next t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 14, 2021
at 6:46 PM
10 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): P & Pf violations cited. provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw chicken sto...
FAIL
May 12, 2021
at 3:31 PM
10 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): P & Pf violations cited. provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw chicken sto...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 24, 2021
at 4:30 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Unauthorized personel: Observed young child run into wait station area. Discontinue. COS | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P):...
FAIL
February 17, 2021
at 5:04 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Unauthorized personel: Observed young child run into wait station area. Discontinue. COS | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P):...
PASS
November 30, 2020
at 3:59 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): The CFPM is not monitoring non continous cook processes date marking food identification and cleaning of food and non food contact surfaces. Provide active managerial control. | 590....
FAIL
November 18, 2020
at 4:55 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): The CFPM is not monitoring non continous cook processes date marking food identification and cleaning of food and non food contact surfaces. Provide active managerial control. | 590....
PASS
June 29, 2020
at 3:43 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food workers observed not to be washing hands with the proper frequency between changing gloves and tasks. Retrain staff. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): CFPM is not monitorin...
FAIL
March 10, 2020
at 5:41 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food workers observed not to be washing hands with the proper frequency between changing gloves and tasks. Retrain staff. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): CFPM is not monitorin...
PASS
December 23, 2019
at 4:38 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed multiple employees change tasks or place gloves on hands without properly washing hands- Retrain all staff | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC must properly monitor h...
FAIL
December 18, 2019
at 5:50 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed multiple employees change tasks or place gloves on hands without properly washing hands- Retrain all staff | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC must properly monitor h...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 10, 2019
at 3:20 PM
15 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Repeat Priority priority and core violations noted on inspection providing proof that the PIC is not overseeing day to day operations to ensure establishment operates in compliance wi...
FAIL
September 3, 2019
at 5:34 PM
15 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Repeat Priority priority and core violations noted on inspection providing proof that the PIC is not overseeing day to day operations to ensure establishment operates in compliance wi...
PASS
June 28, 2019
at 4:45 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Tape on door handlers of 2 door upright refrigeration unit - Kitchen/prep | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Built up soils dust and grime on walls and attachments - Openings in w...
FAIL
April 29, 2019
at 12:22 PM
19 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep/storage areas | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Noodles in water 64 F - Properly store all TCS foods at proper temperatures (corrected on site by PIC) | 08...
FAIL
April 22, 2019
at 12:23 PM
19 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep/storage areas | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Noodles in water 64 F - Properly store all TCS foods at proper temperatures (corrected on site by PIC) | 08...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 7, 2018
at 12:21 PM
11 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Observed food handlers multitasking wearing disposable gloves - Leaving and returning to work station and handling equipment other food items with same gloves continuously. No hand washing pe...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 26, 2018
at 7:10 PM
23 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep/storage areas | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove cork board with pin in it from food prep area Paper towel dispenser storage above food prep sink...
FAIL
September 20, 2018
at 3:00 PM
17 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep/storage areas | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove cork board with pin in it from food prep area Paper towel dispenser storage above food prep sink...
PASS
May 4, 2018
at 7:02 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw foods stored over RTE foods in refrigerator. Raw chicken stored next to raw beef on refrigeration- Corrected | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed establishment preppi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 3, 2018
at 6:41 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw foods stored over RTE foods in refrigerator. Raw chicken stored next to raw beef on refrigeration- Corrected | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed establishment preppi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 17, 2017
at 7:50 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Multiple raw foods including raw shrimp and raw chicken stored above cooked noodles and cooked chicken in 2 door refrigerator- Must store properly- Reviewed with PIC | 12-2-401.11...
FAIL
November 8, 2017
at 2:05 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Multiple raw foods including raw shrimp and raw chicken stored above cooked noodles and cooked chicken in 2 door refrigerator- Must store properly- Reviewed with PIC | 12-2-401.11...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 27, 2017
at 12:19 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 26, 2017
at 6:39 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 17, 2017
at 12:39 PM
6 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Pan of raw chicken stored in ready to eat foods. Discontinue. (Removed at time of inspection) | 10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: Utensils stored in stagnant water. Discontin...
FAIL
August 10, 2017
at 12:37 PM
12 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Pan of raw chicken stored on ready to eat foods- Discontinue Removed at time of inspection | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: In use utensils stored in stagnant water- Discont...
PASS
April 21, 2017
at 3:47 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Breaded chicken on counter 60F Cooked chicken in refrigeration not properly working 56F. All foods moved to refrigeration at 41F or below | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Scoops used for rice stored in stagnant...
FAIL
April 12, 2017
at 4:41 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Breaded chicken on counter 60F Cooked chicken in refrigeration not properly working 56F. All foods moved to refrigeration at 41F or below | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Scoops used for rice stored in stagnant...
PASS
November 16, 2016
at 8:42 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Large bowl of cooked chicken being broken up into tightly wrapped plastic bags at 79F. Ensure proper cooling procedures are followed. Bowl of cooked tofu cooling on counter 80F All products placed in refrigeration at 41F or...
FAIL
November 8, 2016
at 2:26 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Large bowl of cooked chicken being broken up into tightly wrapped plastic bags at 79F. Ensure proper cooling procedures are followed. Bowl of cooked tofu cooling on counter 80F All products placed in refrigeration at 41F or...
PASS
September 6, 2016
at 5:43 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed container of ginger stored directly on the floor.Discontinue.Maintain all storage at least 6 inches off the floor.PIC corrected on site. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove all cardboard fr...
FAIL
August 29, 2016
at 4:08 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed container of ginger stored directly on the floor.Discontinue.Maintain all storage at least 6 inches off the floor.PIC corrected on site. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove all cardboard fr...
PASS
March 11, 2016
at 6:43 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple products stored at room temperature at grill line- Sprouts 54F Chopped Greens 55F for less than 2 hours. Ensure maintained at 41F or below. Placed in refrigeration | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Mul...
FAIL
February 12, 2016
at 7:46 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple products stored at room temperature at grill line- Sprouts 54F Chopped Greens 55F for less than 2 hours. Ensure maintained at 41F or below. Placed in refrigeration | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Mul...
PASS
December 14, 2015
at 3:57 PM
4 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine soiled.Maintain clean | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Low temperature dish machine chlorine reading above 200PPM.Maintain Chlorine between 50-100PPM for proper...
FAIL
December 7, 2015
at 4:59 PM
4 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine soiled.Maintain clean | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Low temperature dish machine chlorine reading above 200PPM.Maintain Chlorine between 50-100PPM for proper...
PASS
July 9, 2015
at 4:24 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooking line-Chicken broth 128F Beef broth 129F. PIC re-heated them to 165F. Maintain at 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlick and oil mixture stored at room teperature 68F- Cold hold properly at 41F o...
FAIL
June 30, 2015
at 5:05 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooking line-Chicken broth 128F Beef broth 129F. PIC re-heated them to 165F. Maintain at 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlick and oil mixture stored at room teperature 68F- Cold hold properly at 41F o...
PASS
March 9, 2015
at 3:36 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Noodles wrapped and placed in plastic box inside refrigerator unit 110F. PIC states they had been there for 20 minutes. PIC removed them and placed them in a shallow tray. Cool properly. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces...
FAIL
March 2, 2015
at 1:06 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Noodles wrapped and placed in plastic box inside refrigerator unit 110F. PIC states they had been there for 20 minutes. PIC removed them and placed them in a shallow tray. Cool properly. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces...
PASS
August 22, 2014
at 6:24 PM
6 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Not able to wash hands. Using hand sink to dump mop water. No paper towels. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean and sanitize all food contact equipment. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-...