Cafe Med
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 27, 2021
Address
31 SAINT JAMES AV
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
34 inspections
13 failures
License
License #130617
Last inspected: August 27, 2021
Inspection History (34 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 27, 2021
at 2:48 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Kit is not complete for the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal incidents | 590.003/3-306.12-C - Condiments Protection (C): Food being stored in containers that are not NSF appr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 11, 2020
at 2:14 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Kit is not complete for the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal incidents | 590.003/3-306.12-C - Condiments Protection (C): Food being stored in containers that are not NSF appr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 5, 2020
at 3:50 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Kit is not complete for the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal incidents | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): In use wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizin...
FAIL
February 20, 2020
at 6:29 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures and kit is not complete for the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal incidents | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): In use wiping cloths...
PASS
December 17, 2019
at 7:03 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.14-C - Food Preparation (C): Observed employee preparing food at table in customer area- Discontinue | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Gasket on 2 door upright refrigerator heavily damaged- Repai...
FAIL
December 10, 2019
at 4:29 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.14-C - Food Preparation (C): Observed employee preparing food at table in customer area- Discontinue | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Gasket on 2 door upright refrigerator heavily damaged- Repai...
PASS
June 17, 2019
at 5:56 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Ice build up in 2 door Sparten freezer - Food prep Water on bottom shelf of Sparten refrigeration unit - Food prep Door not level and water on bottom shelf of salad unit - Serving/prep line Exposed wood on ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 7, 2019
at 12:20 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken 117 F - Removed from service | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrigeration unit 50 F Hummas 52 F Hummas 50 F Cut onions 50 F Food discarded unit placed out of service and refrigeration company called by PIC | ...
FAIL
June 6, 2019
at 12:53 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken 117 F - Removed from service | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrigeration unit 50 F Hummas 52 F Hummas 50 F Cut onions 50 F Food discarded unit placed out of service and refrigeration company called by PIC | ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 29, 2019
at 12:18 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Liquid on bottom shelf of Spartan Refrigeration unit - PIC stated there is not drain attached - Repair or replace unit | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Built up of soils grease ...
FAIL
April 29, 2019
at 12:39 PM
15 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Exposed RTE foods on counter on serving line - Provide barrier to prevent contamination | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: No hand washing being performed by employees unless instructed to d...
FAIL
April 24, 2019
at 1:12 PM
15 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Exposed RTE foods on counter on serving line - Provide barrier to prevent contamination | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: No hand washing being performed by employees unless instructed to d...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 4, 2018
at 7:49 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple squeeze bottles with no labels- Provide | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Large buckets stored on floor next to refrigeration in back prep- Store a minimum of 6" off of floor | 15-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 24, 2018
at 12:24 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn scorn cutting board - Prep area | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Broken hinge on upright 2 door refrigeration unit - Food prep area | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: In use ...
FAIL
September 10, 2018
at 3:28 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn scorn cutting board - Prep area | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Exposed wood on counter tops - Serving line Broken hinge on upright 2 door refrigeration unit - Food prep area Milk crates...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 3, 2018
at 12:26 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled - Food prep/storage | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored in covered container - Food prep Food items stored in milk crates - Food prep Hot foo...
FAIL
April 25, 2018
at 1:05 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled - Food prep/storage | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored in covered container - Food prep Food items stored in milk crates - Food prep Hot foo...
PASS
October 31, 2017
at 6:40 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: At time of reinspection pan of rice in refrigerator dated 10/23/17 per PIC cooled on previous day at 54F. Establishment must ensure proper cooling procedures are in place and followed. 10 Cups of rice voluntarily discarded...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 26, 2017
at 7:56 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 24, 2017
at 1:24 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Numerous bottles of products with no lables- Provide | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: At time of reinspection pan of rice in refrigerator dated 10/23/17 per PIC cooled on previous day at 54F. Establishmen...
FAIL
October 17, 2017
at 1:00 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Numerous bottles of products with no lables- Provide | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Chicken on table next to cookline at 89F. Per logs and PIC chicken cooked less than 2 hours prior. Ensure proper coolin...
PASS
July 6, 2017
at 2:43 PM
19 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cheese turnovers 117F beef turnover 117F Spnikopitas 87F cheese pie 83F Chicken 88F Rice 71F Cooked Mousaka 108F for unknown time frame.Maintain hot holding 140F or above.PIC voluntarily discarded items. | 03-3-501.16(A)...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 18, 2017
at 3:11 PM
19 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cheese turnovers 117F beef turnover 117F Spnikopitas 87F cheese pie 83F Chicken 88F Rice 71F Cooked Mousaka 108F for unknown time frame.Maintain hot holding 140F or above.PIC voluntarily discarded items. | 03-3-501.16(A)...
PASS
March 13, 2017
at 5:52 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers with no labels- Provide | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Boxes of chicken thawing in ambient air- Thaw foods properly | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open conta...
FAIL
March 7, 2017
at 7:51 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers with no labels- Provide | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Boxes of chicken thawing in ambient air- Thaw foods properly | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open conta...
PASS
October 28, 2016
at 12:23 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Stuffed grape leaves taken directly from cans and placed in cold hold sandwich unit at 80F. Place canned products in refrigerator and cold hold if product will be taken directly from can to serve or cool product afte...
FAIL
October 19, 2016
at 1:02 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Stuffed grape leaves taken directly from cans and placed in cold hold sandwich unit at 80F. Place canned products in refrigerator and cold hold if product will be taken directly from can to serve or cool product afte...
PASS
February 1, 2016
at 6:53 PM
5 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Handwash sink in prep area not accessable at time of inspection. Employees prepping food not able to properly wash hands- Corrected at time of inspection | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair...
FAIL
January 25, 2016
at 8:13 PM
5 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Handwash sink in prep area not accessable at time of inspection. Employees prepping food not able to properly wash hands- Corrected at time of inspection | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair...
PASS
August 13, 2015
at 3:55 PM
6 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Observed raw chicken being prepped at the salad flip top area where ready to eat produce was stored for service.Discontinue.Maintain a proper seperation of raw and ready to eat pr...
FAIL
August 6, 2015
at 3:20 PM
6 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Observed raw chicken being prepped at the salad flip top area where ready to eat produce was stored for service.Discontinue.Maintain a proper seperation of raw and ready to eat pr...
PASS
February 27, 2015
at 7:36 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Several cutting boards heavily scored. Resurface or replace. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Soiled wiping clothes not stored in sanitizer solution. Provide. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Cont...
FAIL
February 20, 2015
at 5:24 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Several cutting boards heavily scored. Resurface or replace. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Soiled wiping clothes not stored in sanitizer solution. Provide. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Cont...
PASS
December 10, 2014
at 6:43 PM
0 violations