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BILLY TSE RESTAURANT

Latest: PASS October 26, 2021

📍 Neighborhood: Financial District

🚇 Nearest Transit: Aquarium (Blue Line)

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
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department