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Blackjack Pasta

Latest: PASS September 6, 2017

🍽️ Cuisine: Italian

📍 Neighborhood: Longwood

Address
52 QUEENSBERRY ST
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
47 inspections
19 failures
License
License #28789
Last inspected: September 6, 2017

Inspection History (47 most recent)

PASS September 6, 2017 at 8:47 PM
6 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Slicer not in use at time of inspection with dried on food soils- Clean after use and with proper frequency | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interiors of multiple refrigerators with fo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 5, 2017 at 12:04 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple products in refrigeration at 44F-45F including cheese and cut vegetables. Ensure products maintained at 41F or below | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Employee prepping food with no hair rest...
FAIL August 28, 2017 at 2:19 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple products in refrigeration at 44F-45F including cheese and cut vegetables. Ensure products maintained at 41F or below | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Employee prepping food with no hair rest...
PASS March 29, 2017 at 12:38 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker indicates expiration of September 2016- Schedule hood cleaning and inspection
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 17, 2017 at 1:53 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Soup in hot holding unit 125F. Ensure product is hot held at 140F or above | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No sanitizer strips available for sanitizer- Provide | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Slicer w...
FAIL March 8, 2017 at 7:37 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Soup in hot holding unit 125F. Ensure product is hot held at 140F or above | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No sanitizer strips available for sanitizer- Provide | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Slicer w...
PASS December 8, 2016 at 3:12 PM
1 violation
M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: ( 8-404-11) Establishment without municipal power supply. Provide power from municipal source
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 4, 2016 at 4:39 PM
1 violation
M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: ( 8-404-11) Establishment without municipal power supply. Provide power from municipal source
PASS July 29, 2016 at 2:39 PM
4 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Multiple non commercial grade refrigeration units in basement. Provide commercial grade NSF certified refrigeration. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No equipment thermomet...
FAIL July 28, 2016 at 7:23 PM
7 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: All foods in establishment contaminated with smoke odors and flame retardant. Dispose of all foods in presence of health inspector on 7/14/16 denatured and disposed of by proffesional trash company dumpster...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 14, 2016 at 12:45 AM
3 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: All foods in establishment contaminated with smoke odors and flame retardant. Dispose of all foods in presence of health inspector on 7/14/16 denatured and disposed of by proffesional trash company dumpster...
PASS October 2, 2015 at 4:53 PM
19 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked chicken Cream sauce Cooked sausage Shredded cheese and other products between 60-70F overnight.PIC discarded all items. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Right side chef's co...
FAIL September 25, 2015 at 6:12 PM
19 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked chicken Cream sauce Cooked sausage Shredded cheese and other products between 60-70F overnight.PIC discarded all items. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Right side chef's co...
PASS April 13, 2015 at 7:18 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Crab Sauce 48F meat sauce 48F. Unit 30F. PIC voluntarily disposed foods out of temperature. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer on site. Provide. | 15-4...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 6, 2015 at 3:26 PM
16 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Crab Sauce 48F meat sauce 48F. Unit 30F. PIC voluntarily disposed foods out of temperature. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer on site. Provide. | 15-4...
FAIL April 2, 2015 at 6:03 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw Shrimp 49F Sausage 50F Meatballs 47F Chicken 51F. PIC states the refrigerator just broke. PIC placed containers on the ice and removes the larger amount into another working unit. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermom...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 12, 2014 at 4:48 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced deli meats wrapped in plastic in refrigeration drawer at 51F. Removed by PIC and placed in walkin. Reviewed procedures to properly cool and cold hold sliced meats. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design:...
FAIL October 31, 2014 at 3:41 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced deli meats wrapped in plastic in refrigeration drawer at 51F. Removed by PIC and placed in walkin. Reviewed procedures to properly cool and cold hold sliced meats. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design:...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS November 5, 2013 at 6:51 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers (brown sugar etc.)on shelve above prep table on cooking line not label or covered. Provide labels and covers. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards on co...
FAIL October 29, 2013 at 4:00 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers (brown sugar etc.)on shelve above prep table on cooking line not label or covered. Provide labels and covers. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards on co...
PASS September 20, 2012 at 2:31 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Properly clean exterior and sides of all equipment in kitchen. | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting: Properly repair light fixtures in kitchen. Change light bulbs as needed. | 41-7-102.11 - Labeled Co...
FAIL September 13, 2012 at 3:50 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Properly clean exterior and sides of all equipment in kitchen. | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting: Properly repair light fixtures in kitchen. Change light bulbs as needed. | 41-7-102.11 - Labeled Co...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 9, 2012 at 5:44 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Properly repair leaking pipe from basement ceiling. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Properly remove all evidence of live flies and fly paper in establishment food prep area's. Proper...
FAIL May 2, 2012 at 2:51 PM
7 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper test kit for sanitizing solution at 3 compartment sink. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Properly clean interior and exterior of all hot food cooking equipment in kitchen. | 29-5-201/...
FAIL April 24, 2012 at 2:43 PM
7 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper test kit for sanitizing solution at 3 compartment sink. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Properly clean interior and exterior of all hot food cooking equipment in kitchen. | 29-5-201/...
PASS January 18, 2012 at 3:22 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide proper certified food allergen trained employee for establishment. Provide proper food allergy disclaimers in all menu's and menu boards as applicable. "Before placing your order please inform your se...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 11, 2012 at 3:33 PM
7 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Provide proper hair restraints for all food prep personnel. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly clean and resurface all cutting boards in kitchen area. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloth...
FAIL January 4, 2012 at 4:02 PM
7 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Provide proper hair restraints for all food prep personnel. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly clean and resurface all cutting boards in kitchen area. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloth...
PASS September 9, 2011 at 4:47 PM
3 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all hot line equipment | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean:
FAIL August 19, 2011 at 5:54 PM
3 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all hot line equipment | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean:
PASS June 20, 2011 at 5:35 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: seal bare wood to prevent food aBSORBING INTO | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: CLEAN INTERIOR of microwaves to remove food encrustments 2/ clean stove remove havy encrustments | 35-6-501.111...
FAIL June 13, 2011 at 4:02 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: seal bare wood to prevent food aBSORBING INTO | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: CLEAN INTERIOR of microwaves to remove food encrustments 2/ clean stove remove havy encrustments | 35-6-501.111...
FAIL June 3, 2011 at 4:11 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: seal bare wood to prevent food aBSORBING INTO | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: CLEAN INTERIOR of microwaves to remove food encrustments 2/ clean stove remove havy encrustments | 35-6-501.111...
PASS February 28, 2011 at 7:24 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: | 40-6-305.11 - Dressing Rooms Clean/Lockers Provided: | 44-903.11 - Proper storage...
FAIL February 18, 2011 at 4:50 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: | 40-6-305.11 - Dressing Rooms Clean/Lockers Provided: | 44-903.11 - Proper storage...
PASS June 14, 2010 at 5:24 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep food /. soda off ground - provide dunage racks | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: dirty wiping cloths stored on cutting board - store clean in sanitizer | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed C...
FAIL June 7, 2010 at 5:53 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep food /. soda off ground - provide dunage racks | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: dirty wiping cloths stored on cutting board - store clean in sanitizer | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed C...
PASS February 2, 2010 at 4:58 PM
3 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: dirty wiping cloths stoed on cutting board - store properly clean in sanitizer | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean stove top of heavy encrustments | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Co...
FAIL January 13, 2010 at 7:10 PM
3 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: dirty wiping cloths stoed on cutting board - store properly clean in sanitizer | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean stove top of heavy encrustments | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Co...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 8, 2009 at 3:33 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean the table surface beneath and surrounding the gas range.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 7, 2009 at 5:44 PM
1 violation
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No refrigerator thermometers. Provide.
PASS March 5, 2009 at 4:16 PM
7 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit available to test sanitizer. Provide. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wiping cloths are stored outside of sanitizer. Store properly. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Food...
FAIL February 25, 2009 at 6:42 PM
7 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit available to test sanitizer. Provide. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wiping cloths are stored outside of sanitizer. Store properly. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Food...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 20, 2008 at 4:25 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Clean and maintain clean the exterior surfaces of the following: the fryer the grill the 2 door/ three drawer unit to the left of the hand sink and the flip top unit in front of the grill. | 17-4-204.112/...
FAIL August 11, 2008 at 3:09 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Clean and maintain clean the exterior surfaces of the following: the fryer the grill the 2 door/ three drawer unit to the left of the hand sink and the flip top unit in front of the grill. | 17-4-204.112/...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 2, 2008 at 5:43 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean the interior of the freezer the area around the three bay sink and the mop sink.
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department