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Cafeteria Boston

Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 30, 2020

🍽️ Cuisine: Cafe

📍 Neighborhood: Bay Village

🚇 Nearest Transit: Hynes Convention Center (Green Line)

Address
279 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
54 inspections
25 failures
License
License #28689
Last inspected: November 30, 2020

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 30, 2020 at 4:50 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-501.111-C - Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C): Outside storage closets found with rotted floors outside alleyway with plywood. Area needs to be extensively repaired to prevent harborage of vermin. Remove all rotted and s...
FAIL September 25, 2020 at 2:21 PM
12 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): The PIC is not ensuring proper maintenance of outside trash and storage areas. Not monitoring insect controls. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage P...
FAIL September 18, 2020 at 3:15 PM
12 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): The PIC is not ensuring proper maintenance of outside trash and storage areas. Not monitoring insect controls. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage P...
PASS September 14, 2020 at 2:18 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Repair broken tiles in kitchen.
FAIL July 7, 2020 at 6:09 PM
3 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not adhering to COVID19 direcetives as it pertains to outdoor seating area 6 foot seperation requirements. Issued COVID19 notice on site to owner (see attached). All issues correct...
FAIL June 26, 2020 at 3:29 PM
3 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not adhering to COVID19 direcetives as it pertains to outdoor seating area 6 foot seperation requirements. Issued COVID19 notice on site to owner (see attached). All issues correct...
PASS July 2, 2019 at 4:49 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Coffee station shelving observed with exposed wood.Repair/resurface Maintain smooth/durable/cleanable surface | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the interiors of all reach ...
FAIL June 24, 2019 at 6:14 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Coffee station shelving observed with exposed wood.Repair/resurface Maintain smooth/durable/cleanable surface | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the interiors of all reach ...
PASS November 1, 2018 at 6:47 PM
5 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Employee with open glass of water at cookline- Provide non breakable cup with cover/straw | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Under counter refrigeration broken at cookline and taped shut- Repair ...
FAIL October 25, 2018 at 7:18 PM
5 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Employee with open glass of water at cookline- Provide non breakable cup with cover/straw | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Under counter refrigeration broken at cookline and taped shut- Repair ...
PASS July 16, 2018 at 1:19 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Cut chicken prepared and placed directly in lift top refrigerator at 61F. Ensure products are properly cooled before placing out for service | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple products in salad lift top refrigerator a...
FAIL July 10, 2018 at 1:08 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Cut chicken prepared and placed directly in lift top refrigerator at 61F. Ensure products are properly cooled before placing out for service | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple products in salad lift top refrigerator a...
PASS August 3, 2017 at 2:56 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 31, 2017 at 6:34 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut tomatoes 58F Cut tomatoes 57F at salad prep. Products stored in plastic and filled above fill line. Discontinue and ensure product is maintained at 41F or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Storing of bo...
FAIL July 18, 2017 at 12:24 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut tomatoes 58F Cut tomatoes 57F at salad prep. Products stored in plastic and filled above fill line. Discontinue and ensure product is maintained at 41F or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Storing of bo...
PASS April 18, 2017 at 4:38 PM
5 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Employee with open drinks at cookline- Beverages must be in covered container with straw. Removed at time of inspection | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Shelving in kitchen heavily worn and pai...
FAIL April 10, 2017 at 3:09 PM
5 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Employee with open drinks at cookline- Beverages must be in covered container with straw. Removed at time of inspection | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Shelving in kitchen heavily worn and pai...
PASS December 21, 2016 at 7:47 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rust and chipping paint exposed wood on shelving throughout - Kitchen Mop sink not enclosed - ware washing | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: Employee bathroom door not self closing | 34-5-...
FAIL November 30, 2016 at 4:53 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rust and chipping paint exposed wood on shelving throughout - Kitchen Mop sink not enclosed - ware washing | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: Employee bathroom door not self closing | 34-5-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 30, 2016 at 2:47 PM
16 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Observed no hand washing during inspection - employee rinsing hands only not using soap and paper towels. Observed food handlers multitaking wearing disposable gloves - If glove are worn they...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 25, 2016 at 6:26 PM
21 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Observed no hand washing during inspection - employee rinsing hands only not using soap and paper towels. Observed food handlers multitaking wearing disposable gloves - If glove are worn they...
FAIL August 24, 2016 at 3:46 PM
21 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Observed no hand washing during inspection - employee rinsing hands only not using soap and paper towels. Observed food handlers multitaking wearing disposable gloves - If glove are worn they...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 29, 2016 at 7:37 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Onions/oil at grill station at 83F. Ensure cooked onions/oil maintained at 140F or above. Product at station for less than 2 hours per PIC. Reheated on grill. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Gauges on high tem...
FAIL January 21, 2016 at 7:00 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Onions/oil at grill station at 83F. Ensure cooked onions/oil maintained at 140F or above. Product at station for less than 2 hours per PIC. Reheated on grill. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Gauges on high tem...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 24, 2015 at 6:36 PM
10 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide proper metal stem thermometers for hot line area. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw ground meat stored above whole muscle meats Raw shell eggs stored above r...
FAIL July 17, 2015 at 3:08 PM
10 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide proper metal stem thermometers for hot line area. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw ground meat stored above whole muscle meats Raw shell eggs stored above r...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 16, 2015 at 4:38 PM
10 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Pizza peel stored on a soiled surface. Store properly. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Several cutting boards in the kitchen/prep area heavily soiled. Resurface or replace. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Eq...
FAIL January 9, 2015 at 6:09 PM
10 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Pizza peel stored on a soiled surface. Store properly. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Several cutting boards in the kitchen/prep area heavily soiled. Resurface or replace. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Eq...
PASS November 25, 2014 at 5:33 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 24, 2014 at 6:04 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide proper labels for bulk food containers. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Egg crates resting on top of food in reach in at grill station / Discontinue. |...
FAIL December 20, 2013 at 3:47 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide proper labels for bulk food containers. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Egg crates resting on top of food in reach in at grill station / Discontinue. |...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 9, 2012 at 3:15 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide proper covered wrapped straws at front bar area. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Properly repair screen on rear exit door in kitchen. Provide missing ice machine cover or provide new machine. |...
FAIL June 25, 2012 at 2:29 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide proper covered wrapped straws at front bar area. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Properly repair screen on rear exit door in kitchen. Provide missing ice machine cover or provide new machine. |...
FAIL June 14, 2012 at 3:22 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide proper covered wrapped straws at front bar area. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: bottle stored in customer ice -- eliminate | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: eliminete bare han...
PASS March 29, 2012 at 3:32 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly clean and resurface all stained and scarred cutting boards in kitchen area. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper chlorine reading to low temp dishwasher at front bar area....
FAIL March 22, 2012 at 3:20 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly clean and resurface all stained and scarred cutting boards in kitchen area. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper chlorine reading to low temp dishwasher at front bar area....
FAIL September 13, 2011 at 2:14 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: bottle stored in customer ice -- eliminate | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: eliminete bare hand contact | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior lip of ice machine
PASS May 13, 2011 at 4:58 PM
4 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: employees eating in kitchen on line - eat in designated area only | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: provide a covered waste receptable to employee restroom | 37-6-201.11 - Walls...
FAIL April 28, 2011 at 2:05 PM
10 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: thawing tuna at room temp - - thaw properl.y | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: employees eating in kitchen on line - eat in designated area only | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from...
PASS December 2, 2010 at 7:25 PM
10 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: raw foods stored over RTE Foods - store properly to avoid cross contamination | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: ice scoop stored on top - store properly | 13-2-304/402.11 - Cl...
FAIL October 21, 2010 at 2:27 PM
12 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: raw foods stored over RTE Foods - store properly to avoid cross contamination | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: ice scoop stored on top - store properly | 12-3--301.11 - Preve...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 20, 2010 at 2:02 PM
12 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: raw foods stored over RTE Foods - store properly to avoid cross contamination | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: ice scoop stored on top - store properly | 12-3--301.11 - Preve...
PASS April 14, 2010 at 3:46 PM
0 violations
FAIL April 7, 2010 at 6:05 PM
6 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: thawing tuna at room temp - - thaw properl.y | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: employees handling RTE foods with bare hands - eliminate | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clea...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 25, 2009 at 7:49 PM
2 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Do not store knives between equipment. Corrected during inspection. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: The dish machine is in need of service. A call has been placed. The unit is properly sanitizing.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 12, 2009 at 5:34 PM
6 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Sauces stored or ice. Provide enough to maintain temp. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No splash guard next to dessert handsink and slicer. Provide. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contac...
FAIL June 4, 2009 at 2:24 PM
6 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Sauces stored or ice. Provide enough to maintain temp. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No splash guard next to dessert handsink and slicer. Provide. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contac...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 17, 2009 at 3:01 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Tabletop mixer is on the ground. Elevate mixer. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit available for low temp machine. Provide appropriate test Kits. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Bar hands...
FAIL February 3, 2009 at 3:06 PM
6 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: The chef was unsure if they were saving shellstock tags. Keep tags organized for 90 days. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Tabletop mixer is on the ground. Elevate mixer. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department