Black Seeds
Latest: PASS
January 10, 2023
Address
131 TREMONT ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Inspection History
50 inspections
21 failures
License
License #20465
Last inspected: January 10, 2023
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
January 10, 2023
at 4:02 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 12, 2022
at 4:17 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Clean up kit incomplete. Provide complete kit. Guidance via email. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Lamb burgers s...
FAIL
July 5, 2022
at 6:20 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Clean up kit incomplete. Provide complete kit. Guidance via email. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Lamb burgers s...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 13, 2022
at 3:47 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked chicken hot holding at 125F. Reheated to 175F. Ensure foods for hot holding are cooked to 165F and then held at 135F or above. Food cooked on s...
FAIL
January 6, 2022
at 5:59 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked chicken hot holding at 125F. Reheated to 175F. Ensure foods for hot holding are cooked to 165F and then held at 135F or above. Food cooked on s...
PASS
August 13, 2021
at 5:19 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Portion of flooring in the basement storage area damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs.
FAIL
July 30, 2021
at 3:37 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergy Certification. Provide for the re-inspection. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Ind...
FAIL
July 22, 2021
at 6:05 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergy Certification. Provide for the re-inspection. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Ind...
PASS
February 12, 2021
at 3:16 PM
0 violations
FAIL
February 4, 2021
at 3:47 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Box of raw eggs observed being stored directly over ready to eat deli meats inside of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stor...
FAIL
January 26, 2021
at 5:13 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Box of raw eggs observed being stored directly over ready to eat deli meats inside of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stor...
PASS
September 10, 2020
at 3:20 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Open container of raw eggs observed being store above ready to eat produce. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no cross contamination from raw...
FAIL
September 4, 2020
at 3:15 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Open container of raw eggs observed being store above ready to eat produce. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no cross contamination from raw...
PASS
November 19, 2019
at 5:20 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Cakes and Fruit cups without labels and ingredients supply on all | 590.006/6-301.11-PF - Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf): No hand soap at front coun ter hand sink supply
FAIL
November 12, 2019
at 3:44 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Cakes and Fruit cups without labels and ingredients supply on all | 590.006/6-301.11-PF - Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf): No hand soap at front coun ter hand sink supply
PASS
May 21, 2019
at 12:41 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cold hold of stuffed Olive leaves and Hummus @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No interior thermometer in 2 door sandwich unit next to grill supply
FAIL
May 13, 2019
at 12:33 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cold hold of stuffed Olive leaves and Hummus @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No interior thermometer in 2 door sandwich unit next to grill supply
PASS
December 24, 2018
at 1:46 PM
3 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: No chlorine registering in low tempearture machine repair to read 50-100ppm of chlorine. ( 3 bay set up properly and quats @ 200ppm utilize 3 bay to wash/rinse/sanitize equipment until low temperature...
FAIL
December 17, 2018
at 2:25 PM
3 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: No chlorine registering in low tempearture machine repair to read 50-100ppm of chlorine. ( 3 bay set up properly and quats @ 200ppm utilize 3 bay to wash/rinse/sanitize equipment until low temperature...
PASS
July 18, 2018
at 6:37 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Fruit cups Rcie pudding Orange Juices and slices of Cakes in cold self service/grab & go unit without labels or ingredients label and supply ingredients for all products | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Co...
FAIL
July 11, 2018
at 12:17 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Fruit cups Rcie pudding Orange Juices and slices of Cakes in cold self service/grab & go unit without labels or ingredients label and supply ingredients for all products | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Co...
PASS
May 30, 2017
at 2:36 PM
2 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Yogurts and pasta salads in self service case without labels and ingredients on containers supply for all | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood vents with heavy carbon build up ...
FAIL
May 15, 2017
at 2:44 PM
2 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Yogurts and pasta salads in self service case without labels and ingredients on containers supply for all | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood vents with heavy carbon build up ...
PASS
August 22, 2016
at 3:59 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 17, 2016
at 2:36 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: ice machine broken repair | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 1) hood stickers on both hoods expired in 2 - 2016 ensure hoods cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company 2) hood v...
FAIL
March 9, 2016
at 4:09 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: ice machine broken repair | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 1) hood stickers on both hoods expired in 2 - 2016 ensure hoods cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company 2) hood v...
PASS
May 9, 2014
at 6:38 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn cutting boards | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Dusty soiled & discolored ceiling fixtures. | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: No consumer advisory on menu board for...
FAIL
April 25, 2014
at 7:33 PM
15 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Prepackaged juices salads yogurts are not label. All prepackaged foods for customer self service must contain labels with name and address of business and a list of ingredients. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequ...
FAIL
April 9, 2014
at 2:23 PM
15 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Prepackaged juices salads yogurts are not label. All prepackaged foods for customer self service must contain labels with name and address of business and a list of ingredients. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 11, 2013
at 4:04 PM
3 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Two cloths were observed on one of the food preparation tables. The grill cook explained that one had been utilized to handle a hot pan. The second was placed into the sanitizing solution. | 23-4-602...
PASS
August 20, 2013
at 5:20 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 17, 2013
at 3:27 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean the handle to the walk-in refrigerator.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 16, 2013
at 1:55 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 15, 2012
at 6:03 PM
2 violations
33-5-501.116 - Improper Cleaning of Receptacles: Clean the exterior trash receptacles to remove the bird droppings. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Clean the exterior trash storage area.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 30, 2012
at 4:51 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Although each cutting board is cleaned and sanitized after use cutting boards color-coded and dedicated to chicken should not be utilized for the preparation of any other food item than chicken. The matter was ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 15, 2012
at 6:39 PM
16 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Obtain a stopper f...
PASS
November 18, 2011
at 4:37 PM
7 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Do not sell unpasteurised orange juice | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezer. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refinish rusted storage shelf at walk in. | 21-3-304.14 ...
FAIL
November 8, 2011
at 4:26 PM
7 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Do not sell unpasteurised orange juice | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezer. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refinish rusted storage shelf at walk in. | 21-3-304.14 ...
PASS
April 19, 2011
at 2:08 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair broken door seals to reach ins where necessary. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers wher...
FAIL
April 8, 2011
at 2:07 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair broken door seals to reach ins where necessary. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers wher...
PASS
November 10, 2010
at 3:20 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Tuna salad 48F should be 41F or below | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement -Defrost freezer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Basement -Clean' interior and provide thermometer for jui...
FAIL
October 26, 2010
at 3:58 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Tuna salad 48F should be 41F or below | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement -Defrost freezer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Basement -Clean' interior and provide thermometer for jui...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 12, 2010
at 3:07 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove any frayed cloths. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 29-5-201/0...
FAIL
March 2, 2010
at 3:06 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove any frayed cloths. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 29-5-201/0...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 22, 2009
at 4:29 PM
18 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide hair...
FAIL
June 15, 2009
at 4:23 PM
18 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide hair...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 19, 2008
at 4:15 PM
18 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Properly store all dairy products. | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: No bare hand contact For Ready to eat foods. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Provide employee hair Res...
FAIL
June 11, 2008
at 2:32 PM
18 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Properly store all dairy products. | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: No bare hand contact For Ready to eat foods. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Provide employee hair Res...
PASS
July 20, 2007
at 7:10 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cl...