BILLY TSE RESTAURANT
Latest: PASS
October 26, 2021
Address
240 COMMERCIAL ST
North End, MA 02109
Inspection History
58 inspections
27 failures
License
License #20275
Last inspected: October 26, 2021
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 26, 2021
at 6:08 PM
9 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No allergen awareness certificate on site - provide and post post food safety certificate as discussed | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packagin...
FAIL
October 19, 2021
at 9:30 PM
9 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No allergen awareness certificate on site - provide and post post food safety certificate as discussed | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packagin...
PASS
December 22, 2020
at 6:59 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several food container left uncover in refrigeration unit. Proper covers | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking ...
FAIL
December 10, 2020
at 8:02 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several food container left uncover in refrigeration unit. Proper covers | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking ...
PASS
November 1, 2019
at 5:47 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): An employee was observed handling raw chicken and then wiping his hands off with his apron instead of properly washing his hands. Provide proof of training all employee in proper handwashin...
FAIL
October 28, 2019
at 6:05 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): An employee was observed handling raw chicken and then wiping his hands off with his apron instead of properly washing his hands. Provide proof of training all employee in proper handwashin...
PASS
March 21, 2019
at 5:49 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food products in the walk-in cooler and during food prpe are stored on the ground. Stre items elevated. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: An employee was observed handling raw fish and the...
FAIL
March 14, 2019
at 4:59 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food products in the walk-in cooler and during food prpe are stored on the ground. Stre items elevated. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: An employee was observed handling raw fish and the...
PASS
September 5, 2018
at 6:26 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The rice cooked earlier in the day is cooling in the walk-in in stacked containers. The initial temperature of the rice is 125F after fifteen minutes there was no change in temperature. Properly cool items from 140F to 70...
FAIL
August 28, 2018
at 4:56 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The rice cooked earlier in the day is cooling in the walk-in in stacked containers. The initial temperature of the rice is 125F after fifteen minutes there was no change in temperature. Properly cool items from 140F to 70...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 20, 2018
at 7:11 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The garlic and oil mixture is 60F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. This is a recuring violation and the otehr items in refrigerator were below 41F. The garlic and oil mixture was discarded permanentl...
FAIL
February 12, 2018
at 7:39 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The garlic and oil mixture is 60F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. This is a recuring violation and the otehr items in refrigerator were below 41F. The garlic and oil mixture was discarded permanentl...
PASS
October 20, 2017
at 3:23 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic in oil mixture 65F / PIC voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time / Ensure proper cold holding temperatures. Sprouts sitting out at 50F / Moved to refrigerati...
FAIL
October 10, 2017
at 12:30 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic in oil mixture 65F / PIC voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time / Ensure proper cold holding temperatures. Sprouts sitting out at 50F / Moved to refrigerati...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 11, 2017
at 2:45 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Spareribs 58F chicken wings 50F Sprouts 55F egg rolls 50F / All items out for 30 minutes for prep. All food brought back to walk in / Ensure proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Fo...
PASS
January 4, 2017
at 1:48 PM
1 violation
M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: HACCP plan could not be located / Provide full HACCP plan upon compliance There is no lab analysis letter on site for the acidified sushi / Provide.
FAIL
January 3, 2017
at 1:51 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Spareribs 58F chicken wings 50F Sprouts 55F egg rolls 50F / All items out for 30 minutes for prep. All food brought back to walk in / Ensure proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Fo...
FAIL
March 1, 2016
at 4:01 PM
1 violation
M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: HACCP plan could not be located / Provide full HACCP plan upon compliance There is no lab analysis letter on site for the acidified sushi / Provide.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 19, 2016
at 7:06 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic in oil mixture sitting out at 47F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Buckets of vegetables stored on floor / Discontinue and ensure food is stored at least 6"...
FAIL
February 10, 2016
at 4:17 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic in oil mixture sitting out at 47F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Buckets of vegetables stored on floor / Discontinue and ensure food is stored at least 6"...
PASS
June 19, 2015
at 4:55 PM
11 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Thawing out boneless chicken in stagnant water - thaw as discussed | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Repalce cutting boards where needed | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repalec broke...
FAIL
June 5, 2015
at 5:20 PM
11 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Thawing out boneless chicken in stagnant water - thaw as discussed | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Repalce cutting boards where needed | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repalec broke...
PASS
February 17, 2015
at 8:13 PM
7 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Clean and launder all wiping cloths. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean and sanitize all equipment. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean and sanitize all utensils ...
FAIL
February 14, 2015
at 4:12 PM
7 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Clean and launder all wiping cloths. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean and sanitize all equipment. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean and sanitize all utensils ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 22, 2014
at 5:55 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers as discussed Label alll clear plastic spray bottles as discusssed | 03-3-402.11-.12 - Parasite Destruction: Provide paperwork as discussed | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermo...
FAIL
December 12, 2014
at 4:59 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers as discussed | 03-3-402.11-.12 - Parasite Destruction: Provide paperwork as discussed | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide a working food thermometer |...
PASS
June 18, 2014
at 5:32 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide commercial grade scoop with handle when dispensing condiments | M-2-201.11/.14 .15 - Non-Compliance w/Employee Health Policy: | M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: Provide proper lo...
FAIL
June 17, 2014
at 5:17 PM
9 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken in the walk-in stores in plastic food containers with the lids not properly on is dripping into boxes of raw vegatables - discarded contaminated bok choy - store produ...
FAIL
June 12, 2014
at 4:45 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken in the walk-in stores in plastic food containers with the lids not properly on is dripping into boxes of raw vegatables - discarded contaminated bok choy - store produ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 22, 2013
at 5:51 PM
2 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: The establishment was in the habit of storing cardboard boxes over the top of the bottled beverages within the basement to prevent the accumulation of dust and soil on the top of ...
PASS
May 31, 2013
at 2:55 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover prepared foods in walk in. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not cover foods with Cloths. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen -Do not store food containers in customer ice bin. | 08-3-305-307...
FAIL
May 23, 2013
at 4:05 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover prepared foods in walk in. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not cover foods with Cloths. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen -Do not store food containers in customer ice bin. | 08-3-305-307...
PASS
January 4, 2013
at 6:39 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food barrels. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open foods in reach ins. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary | 21-3-304.14...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
FAIL
December 26, 2012
at 4:22 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food barrels. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open foods in reach ins. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary | 21-3-304.14...
PASS
June 29, 2012
at 3:27 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all foods in reach ins. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate food 6" off floor in walk in fuze. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Adjust wash temp to bar dishwash...
FAIL
June 22, 2012
at 4:17 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all foods in reach ins. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate food 6" off floor in walk in fuze. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Adjust wash temp to bar dishwash...
PASS
October 25, 2011
at 4:23 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Properly repair final rinse temperature gauge to ensure proper reading of a minimum of 180F at all times during operation. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide proper paper to...
FAIL
October 18, 2011
at 4:15 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Properly repair final rinse temperature gauge to ensure proper reading of a minimum of 180F at all times during operation. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide proper paper to...
PASS
July 15, 2011
at 4:01 PM
1 violation
27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: Provide proper and adequate flow of hot water to all hand sinks in establishment. (Need 110F-115F water)
FAIL
June 24, 2011
at 5:15 PM
4 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper chlorine test kit for low temp dishwasher at bar area. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly discontinue the use of sponges at sushi bar area. Properly store all wiping cloths in s...
FAIL
June 7, 2011
at 3:29 PM
4 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper chlorine test kit for low temp dishwasher at bar area. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly discontinue the use of sponges at sushi bar area. Properly store all wiping cloths in s...
PASS
December 21, 2010
at 3:51 PM
1 violation
M-2-101.11 - Person in charge Assigned: Provide current certified food protection manager for establishment. (Serve Safe). Expired 10-15-2010.
FAIL
December 6, 2010
at 5:25 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide proper internal thermometers for all refrigerators and freezers throughout kitchen area. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution ...
FAIL
November 29, 2010
at 5:24 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide proper internal thermometers for all refrigerators and freezers throughout kitchen area. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution ...
PASS
April 22, 2010
at 3:07 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Provide proper wash temperature to high temp dishwasher in kitchen (143F). Need to achieve a minimum of 150F or above. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Provide missing ceiling til...
FAIL
April 15, 2010
at 3:34 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide working PH meter for acidified rice at sushi station area. Batteries need to be replaced. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly clean and resurface all stained and scarred cutting boards ...
FAIL
April 7, 2010
at 4:19 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide working PH meter for acidified rice at sushi station area. Batteries need to be replaced. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly clean and resurface all stained and scarred cutting boards ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 18, 2009
at 3:46 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: BASEMENT Clean - the stainless shelves ( holding the can opener ) off built up grime & CLEAN the outside of the grease trap & pipes attached to trap of built up grime-- & CLEAN the rack ...
PASS
August 10, 2009
at 4:04 PM
0 violations