CAFE JAFFA
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 7, 2018
Address
48 GLOUCESTER
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
39 inspections
16 failures
License
License #19434
Last inspected: August 7, 2018
Inspection History (39 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 7, 2018
at 7:02 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked rice on serving line at 71F. Ensure product maintained at 41F or below. Voluntarily discarded by PIC | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Large buckets of cut lettuce stored on floor in front of handwash sink-...
FAIL
July 31, 2018
at 7:18 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked rice on serving line at 71F. Ensure product maintained at 41F or below. Voluntarily discarded by PIC | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Large buckets of cut lettuce stored on floor in front of handwash sink-...
PASS
August 21, 2017
at 6:32 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Container of rice at service line 56F Larger container in walkin at 48F. Rice prepared day before. Reviewed procedures with PIC. Rice voluntarily discarded at time of inspection | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination ...
FAIL
August 8, 2017
at 3:52 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Container of rice at service line 56F Larger container in walkin at 48F. Rice prepared day before. Reviewed procedures with PIC. Rice voluntarily discarded at time of inspection | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination ...
PASS
February 27, 2017
at 8:35 PM
6 violations
03-401.11-.12 - Cooking Temperatures: Shawarma cone (Chicken) on vertical broiler that was not properly working at time of inspection 82F- Voluntarily discarded at time of inspection | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Vertical broiler u...
FAIL
February 15, 2017
at 8:41 PM
6 violations
03-401.11-.12 - Cooking Temperatures: Shawarma cone (Chicken) on vertical broiler that was not properly working at time of inspection 82F- Voluntarily discarded at time of inspection | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Vertical broiler u...
PASS
October 6, 2016
at 7:31 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Rice in upstairs refrigeration for less than 2 hours 48F. Ensure products are cold held at 41F or below. Removed at time of inspection placed in smaller containers and placed in walkin at 32F | 14-4-202.11 - Food Co...
FAIL
September 26, 2016
at 12:22 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Rice in upstairs refrigeration for less than 2 hours 48F. Ensure products are cold held at 41F or below. Removed at time of inspection placed in smaller containers and placed in walkin at 32F | 14-4-202.11 - Food Co...
PASS
December 21, 2015
at 7:25 PM
4 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: No sanitizer buckets for wiping clothes on hot line/prep area.Maintain proper sanitizer solution in all areas during operating hours.PIC corrected on site. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cle...
FAIL
December 9, 2015
at 7:25 PM
4 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: No sanitizer buckets for wiping clothes on hot line/prep area.Maintain proper sanitizer solution in all areas during operating hours.PIC corrected on site. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cle...
PASS
June 15, 2015
at 6:21 PM
1 violation
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Upon Re-inspection The front display unit was reading 45F.Half n half 49F Milk 50F Lemonade 50F Upon further inspection by PIC It was noticed that there was a large ice build up on the ...
FAIL
June 8, 2015
at 3:39 PM
10 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Upon Re-inspection The front display unit was reading 45F.Half n half 49F Milk 50F Lemonade 50F Upon further inspection by PIC It was noticed that there was a large ice build up on the ...
FAIL
June 1, 2015
at 6:21 PM
10 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Front counter display case(milk 44F apple juice 45F).Repair and maintain cold product 41F or below.PIC removed product to other refrigeration. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segre...
PASS
October 23, 2014
at 2:29 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers without labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Cooking line - chicken 108F Beef 107F (30 minutes)cooling in room temperature. PIC removed them to walk in refrigerator. | 03...
FAIL
October 16, 2014
at 4:30 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers without labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Cooking line - chicken 108F Beef 107F (30 minutes)cooling in room temperature. PIC removed them to walk in refrigerator. | 03...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
June 20, 2013
at 4:24 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Shelving of wine rack in basement with old droppings and torn paper for nesting of rodents clean to remove. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 1) Heavy amount of Mouse droppings found o...
FAIL
June 19, 2013
at 3:07 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Shelving of wine rack in basement with old droppings and torn paper for nesting of rodents clean to remove. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 1) Heavy amount of Mouse droppings found o...
PASS
August 7, 2012
at 4:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 17, 2012
at 4:15 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Provide proper hot holding temperature to all PHF's (Rice - 95F). Properly maintain all PHF's at 140F or above at all times. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Properly repair interior lid of freezer ch...
FAIL
April 10, 2012
at 5:43 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Provide proper hot holding temperature to all PHF's (Rice - 95F). Properly maintain all PHF's at 140F or above at all times. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Properly repair interior lid of freezer ch...
PASS
April 4, 2012
at 6:11 PM
4 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Provide proper use of gloves when handling ready to eat foods in kitchen. (Sandwiches) | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly clean and resurface all stained and scarred cuttin...
FAIL
March 28, 2012
at 4:36 PM
4 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Provide proper use of gloves when handling ready to eat foods in kitchen. (Sandwiches) | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly clean and resurface all stained and scarred cuttin...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 19, 2011
at 2:04 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean & sxanitize can opener blade
PASS
May 19, 2011
at 6:38 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: provide allergen awareness training
FAIL
May 3, 2011
at 2:11 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: provide allergen awareness training
PASS
January 28, 2011
at 5:16 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 13, 2010
at 3:58 PM
2 violations
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: replace missing grease filters | 41-7-102.11 - Labeled Common Name: clear chemical spray bottle not labeled - label with common name
FAIL
August 6, 2010
at 2:59 PM
2 violations
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: replace missing grease filters | 41-7-102.11 - Labeled Common Name: clear chemical spray bottle not labeled - label with common name
PASS
April 2, 2010
at 2:52 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 9, 2009
at 7:05 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Handsink fixtures are soiled. Clean to remove. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: The hood vent was cleaned in June but an old sticker was placed on the hood. Pr...
FAIL
November 25, 2009
at 6:19 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Handsink fixtures are soiled. Clean to remove. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: The hood vent was cleaned in June but an old sticker was placed on the hood. Pr...
PASS
April 13, 2009
at 5:22 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Products in the basement are stored on the ground. Store elevated. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The gaskets on the upright refrigerator are broken. Repair. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities...
FAIL
March 20, 2009
at 3:09 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Products in the basement are stored on the ground. Store elevated. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Store packaged goods in walk in and basement receiving area on proper shelving. Discontinue storage on floor...
PASS
January 8, 2009
at 3:35 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors:
FAIL
December 18, 2008
at 4:01 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remind staff to store eggs on the bottom shelf beneath ready to eat foods or foods with a lower final cooling temperature. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean the sides of the fryer and equipm...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 5, 2008
at 3:37 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Clean the gaskets to the two door sandwich unit.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 29, 2008
at 3:55 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Store packaged goods in walk in and basement receiving area on proper shelving. Discontinue storage on floor.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 14, 2007
at 6:11 PM
3 violations
25-4-904.11 - Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed: Remove the spilled drink stirrers from the shelving in the basement. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Discontinue the storage of items on the side of the hand sink when busy. Correcte...