Cafe Beirut
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
November 28, 2023
Address
650 CENTRE ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Inspection History
61 inspections
29 failures
2 closures
License
License #78472
Last inspected: November 28, 2023
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
November 28, 2023
at 3:53 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Discontinue reuse of plastic buckets and lids that are cracked soiled and not cleanable durable. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Walls throughou...
FAIL
November 9, 2023
at 4:52 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Certified Manager Sam Saba not ensuring proper reheating / cold holding practices cleaning / sanitizing of the equipment monitoring of access to hand wash sinks. Unable to state a...
FAIL
November 6, 2023
at 4:56 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Certified Manager Sam Saba not ensuring proper reheating / cold holding practices cleaning / sanitizing of the equipment monitoring of access to hand wash sinks. Unable to state a...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 2, 2023
at 11:35 AM
0 violations
PASS
September 18, 2023
at 11:36 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 15, 2023
at 5:09 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Provide a unit thermometer in the 2 door delfield upright unit. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide Quats test kit on site. (sanitizer ...
FAIL
September 6, 2023
at 3:41 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Provide a unit thermometer in the 2 door delfield upright unit. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide Quats test kit on site. (sanitizer ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 7, 2022
at 6:24 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Food storage containers with oils not labeled. Label with common name. Repeat violation. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Pre...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 1, 2022
at 4:47 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Food storage containers with oils not labeled. Label with common name. Repeat violation. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Pre...
FAIL
September 23, 2022
at 3:36 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Staff without beard / hair restraints. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Owner Sami Saba not monitoring cold holding temperatures. Reviewed cleaning /s...
🚫 CLOSURE
September 19, 2022
at 4:37 PM
18 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Did not observe any handwashing when changing tasks. Review handouts. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Staff without beard / hair restraints. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(...
🚫 CLOSURE
September 16, 2022
at 4:33 PM
18 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Did not observe any handwashing when changing tasks. Review handouts. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Staff without beard / hair restraints. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(...
PASS
August 19, 2022
at 3:48 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Falafel is stored at room temperature and is 89F. Provide proper cold holding or submit procedures for time as a public health control to keep...
FAIL
August 9, 2022
at 6:13 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Falafel is stored at room temperature and is 89F. Provide proper cold holding or submit procedures for time as a public health control to keep...
PASS
July 18, 2022
at 6:03 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): The items in the two door upright refrigerator are slightly elevated; chickpeas 46F cut vegetables 45F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or...
FAIL
July 6, 2022
at 5:16 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): The items in the two door upright refrigerator are slightly elevated; chickpeas 46F cut vegetables 45F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 15, 2022
at 7:22 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 21, 2022
at 5:29 PM
3 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): In reviewing the previous inspections the cleaning has been an ongoing violation. The manager should develop a cleaning schedule to stay on top of the cleaning at the establishment. ...
FAIL
January 12, 2022
at 5:05 PM
3 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): In reviewing the previous inspections the cleaning has been an ongoing violation. The manager should develop a cleaning schedule to stay on top of the cleaning at the establishment. ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 28, 2021
at 4:35 PM
10 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC Sami Saba not monitoring the cleanliness of food contact and/or non food contact surfaces and refrigeration units. Discussed with PIC to clean with frequency throughout operating h...
FAIL
October 20, 2021
at 4:52 PM
10 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC Sami Saba not monitoring the cleanliness of food contact and/or non food contact surfaces and refrigeration units. Discussed with PIC to clean with frequency throughout operating h...
PASS
April 20, 2021
at 5:50 PM
14 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): provide up to date allergen certificate for certified food manager | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): properly cover a...
FAIL
April 12, 2021
at 5:25 PM
14 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): provide up to date allergen certificate for certified food manager | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): properly cover a...
PASS
January 14, 2021
at 7:49 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.15-C - (B) Cooling Methods (C): review proper cooling methods/cool all foods in walk in unit | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): rice and meat 45 degrees/provide p...
FAIL
January 7, 2021
at 7:36 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.15-C - (B) Cooling Methods (C): review proper cooling methods/cool all foods in walk in unit | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): rice and meat 45 degrees/provide p...
PASS
September 30, 2020
at 6:32 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): cooked falafel 70 degrees/provide proper temperature of 135 degrees or above/removed by owner beef shawarma on vertical broiler 85 degrres/unit was tu...
FAIL
September 23, 2020
at 6:04 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): cooked falafel 70 degrees/provide proper temperature of 135 degrees or above/removed by owner beef shawarma on vertical broiler 85 degrres/unit was tu...
PASS
August 4, 2020
at 5:06 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): repair 2 door reach in to operate at 41 degrees or below/unit not in use/product moved to walk in
FAIL
July 28, 2020
at 3:47 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): hummus 48 degrees/provide proper tem...
FAIL
July 21, 2020
at 11:53 AM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): hummus 48 degrees/provide proper tem...
PASS
March 27, 2020
at 2:48 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): repair low temp dishmachine/owner will be on paper service and use 3 bay sink for sanitation of equipment | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): check with plumber to ...
FAIL
March 20, 2020
at 3:26 PM
22 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Owner states aphase 3 system went out which eliminated electrical power to walk in freezer chest and hot water. Owner was advised to notify BOH whenever there is an imminent health h...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 13, 2020
at 5:36 PM
22 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Owner states aphase 3 system went out which eliminated electrical power to walk in freezer chest and hot water. Owner was advised to notify BOH whenever there is an imminent health h...
PASS
May 6, 2019
at 7:29 PM
22 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen- cover all open foods in reach ins. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen- do not store food products next to hand sinks. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement- defrost reach in freez...
FAIL
April 29, 2019
at 12:50 PM
22 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen- cover all open foods in reach ins. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen- do not store food products next to hand sinks. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement- defrost reach in freez...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 25, 2018
at 7:32 PM
10 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement- defrost freezers where necessary. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Kitchen- provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean exteri...
FAIL
October 18, 2018
at 6:59 PM
10 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement- defrost freezers where necessary. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Kitchen- provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean exteri...
PASS
February 27, 2018
at 8:25 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement-defrost vent and plumbing in walk in refrigerator. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair thermometer in coke reach in. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping clo...
FAIL
February 21, 2018
at 1:09 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement-defrost vent and plumbing in walk in refrigerator. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair thermometer in coke reach in. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping clo...
PASS
December 15, 2017
at 4:17 PM
7 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: PIC reheating in steam table. Discontinue and reheat all food to 165F before putting into steam table. PIC will remove all food and properly reheat. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rice at 115F in steam table PIC will remove...
FAIL
November 30, 2017
at 4:46 PM
7 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: PIC reheating in steam table. Discontinue and reheat all food to 165F before putting into steam table. PIC will remove all food and properly reheat. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rice at 115F in steam table PIC will remove...
PASS
February 14, 2017
at 4:05 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometer for front display case. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Basement - Refill soap dispenser at hand sink. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying ...
FAIL
February 6, 2017
at 4:59 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometer for front display case. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Basement - Refill soap dispenser at hand sink. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying ...
PASS
June 13, 2016
at 4:12 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open prepared food products in reach ins where necessary. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Deforest white freezer. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of ice machin...
FAIL
June 6, 2016
at 3:46 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open prepared food products in reach ins where necessary. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Deforest white freezer. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of ice machin...
PASS
November 6, 2015
at 5:44 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food containers that are missing or is not what is in container. (rice in garlic container) | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Provide hair restraints for...
FAIL
October 30, 2015
at 4:05 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food containers that are missing or is not what is in container. (rice in garlic container) | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Provide hair restraints for...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 28, 2015
at 6:26 PM
2 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food containers in basement prep area. As discussed | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean to remove deep dark stains in cutting board in kitchen. Discussed...
PASS
October 30, 2014
at 5:09 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food containers were missing in kitchen prep area and basement prep. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide covers for food in storage (walk in) Discontinue to sto...
FAIL
October 23, 2014
at 3:05 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food containers were missing in kitchen prep area and basement prep. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide covers for food in storage (walk in) Discontinue to sto...