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COPLEY PLAZA HOTEL

Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 5, 2019

📍 Neighborhood: Bay Village

🚇 Nearest Transit: Copley Square (Green Line)

Address
138 ST JAMES AV
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
58 inspections
27 failures
License
License #18878
Last inspected: February 5, 2019

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 5, 2019 at 5:30 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: oak bar/jams 55/pickled veg 55 degrees/cauliflower cooked 60 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below oak kitchen/feta cheese 47/guacamole 45/50 at 2 locations/crab meat 45 degrees/provide proper tem...
FAIL January 29, 2019 at 4:41 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: oak bar/jams 55/pickled veg 55 degrees/cauliflower cooked 60 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below oak kitchen/feta cheese 47/guacamole 45/50 at 2 locations/crab meat 45 degrees/provide proper tem...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 27, 2018 at 4:06 PM
6 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: pizza reach in under repair/will be replaced/on order | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: pizza station/remove utensils from stagnate water | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design...
FAIL July 19, 2018 at 2:27 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: pizza station/remove utensils from stagnate water | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: upper kitchen/resurface worn white cutting boards | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: bar/repair rinse gau...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 31, 2018 at 4:45 PM
11 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: replace damaged cooks thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: cafe/provide food protection for bulk food bins post clearbutensils only signage | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurfa...
FAIL January 24, 2018 at 3:03 PM
11 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: replace damaged cooks thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: cafe/provide food protection for bulk food bins post clearbutensils only signage | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurfa...
PASS December 21, 2017 at 3:51 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Several reach in refrigeration units missing working internal thermometers.Provide PIC correcting during inspection. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Broken glass observed in left side re...
FAIL December 11, 2017 at 5:01 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Several reach in refrigeration units missing working internal thermometers.Provide PIC correcting during inspection. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Broken glass observed in left side re...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 6, 2017 at 3:46 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refrigeration lower 2 door unit observed with broken door.Repair PIC has a work order submitted. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Observed grease buildup behind hot line equipment.Clean t...
PASS November 30, 2016 at 4:56 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced tomatos observed 51F for 45 min per PIC.Maintain all cold hiolding 41F or below.PIC removed to cool properly and maintain 41F or below. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Haagen Dazs ice cream unit obs...
FAIL November 21, 2016 at 5:28 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced tomatos observed 51F for 45 min per PIC.Maintain all cold hiolding 41F or below.PIC removed to cool properly and maintain 41F or below. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Haagen Dazs ice cream unit obs...
PASS March 22, 2016 at 6:47 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 4 drawer unit at pizza station upper left drawer broken.Repair | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Paper towel dispenser at hand sink missing cover.Provide | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometer...
FAIL March 15, 2016 at 5:44 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 4 drawer unit at pizza station upper left drawer broken.Repair | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Paper towel dispenser at hand sink missing cover.Provide | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometer...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 5, 2015 at 3:29 PM
13 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: room service/provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: upper kitchen/discontinue par cooking burgers employee cafe/provide proper food protection for all breads employee caf...
FAIL July 29, 2015 at 2:15 PM
13 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: room service/provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: upper kitchen/discontinue par cooking burgers employee cafe/provide proper food protection for all breads employee caf...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 3, 2015 at 5:36 PM
13 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: bar/store all cut fruit on ice or under refrigeration wait station/provide cover to ice bin employee cafe/provide proper food protection | 10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: oak room bar/provide scoop with handl...
FAIL February 23, 2015 at 3:10 PM
13 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: bar/store all cut fruit on ice or under refrigeration wait station/provide cover to ice bin employee cafe/provide proper food protection | 10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: oak room bar/provide scoop with handl...
PASS September 26, 2014 at 6:09 PM
1 violation
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Dumpster leaking and odorous. Water pooling on sidewalk outside of dumpster area. Repair dumpster and clean area of stagnant water.
FAIL September 18, 2014 at 6:47 PM
1 violation
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Dumpster leaking and odorous. Water pooling on sidewalk outside of dumpster area. Repair dumpster and clean area of stagnant water.
PASS August 20, 2014 at 5:46 PM
9 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: oak room prep/properly defrost all frozen sausafe under refrigeration | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: purchasing/clean dust from food cans | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: oak room/repair da...
FAIL August 5, 2014 at 2:48 PM
9 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: oak room prep/properly defrost all frozen sausafe under refrigeration | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: purchasing/clean dust from food cans | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: oak room/repair da...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 18, 2014 at 5:36 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: employee cafe/provide utensils only signage to all self service stations employee cafe/properly store all eating utensils with handle presented oak room/bulk food bins/remove bowls/provide scoop with handle | 15-...
FAIL February 11, 2014 at 3:01 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: employee cafe/provide utensils only signage to all self service stations employee cafe/properly store all eating utensils with handle presented oak room/bulk food bins/remove bowls/provide scoop with handle | 15-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 14, 2013 at 2:48 PM
4 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cold unit at bar running at 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below. Unit was not being utilized at time of inspection. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Guages on wash an...
FAIL July 31, 2013 at 4:10 PM
4 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cold unit at bar running at 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below. Unit was not being utilized at time of inspection. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Guages on wash an...
PASS October 30, 2012 at 2:23 PM
1 violation
11-2-201.12 - Personnel w/ Infections Restricted/Excluded: employee working without proper documentation
FAIL October 23, 2012 at 3:24 PM
1 violation
11-2-201.12 - Personnel w/ Infections Restricted/Excluded: employee working without proper documentation
PASS October 3, 2012 at 3:18 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: raw pork ribs at 46f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 1) oak room walk-in running at 45f-50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below 2) oak bar...
FAIL September 19, 2012 at 4:17 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: raw pork ribs at 46f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 1) oak room walk-in running at 45f-50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below 2) oak bar...
PASS June 29, 2012 at 3:25 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: dish machine at bar not operating repair | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Water at three bay sink running at 157f repair
FAIL June 20, 2012 at 4:05 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: dish machine at bar not operating repair | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Water at three bay sink running at 157f repair
PASS March 19, 2012 at 3:55 PM
7 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: bulk food containers with soils clean to remove | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: faucet leaking at hand sink at ware washing area repair | 30-5-203.14 - Cross Connection Back Siphonage ...
FAIL February 29, 2012 at 4:33 PM
7 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: bulk food containers with soils clean to remove | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: faucet leaking at hand sink at ware washing area repair | 30-5-203.14 - Cross Connection Back Siphonage ...
PASS December 12, 2011 at 3:48 PM
14 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Coffee nook - small reach in with heavy ice build up defrost to remove and maintain. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: High temp rinse cycle at 170F repair immediately so rinse cycle runs at 18...
FAIL November 29, 2011 at 5:00 PM
14 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Coffee nook - small reach in with heavy ice build up defrost to remove and maintain. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: High temp rinse cycle at 170F repair immediately so rinse cycle runs at 18...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 30, 2011 at 5:45 PM
0 violations
PASS July 13, 2011 at 7:06 PM
28 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Sandwich bar reach in unit door broken repair. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Walk in #3 - Half of an air curtain missing replace. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 2 door past...
FAIL July 5, 2011 at 4:04 PM
28 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Sandwich bar reach in unit door broken repair. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Walk in #3 - Half of an air curtain missing replace. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 2 door past...
PASS December 16, 2010 at 4:45 PM
6 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Blades for food processer with heavy soils clean to remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: frost build up on door of freezer repair or defrost | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessibl...
FAIL November 29, 2010 at 3:53 PM
6 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Blades for food processer with heavy soils clean to remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: frost build up on door of freezer repair or defrost | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessibl...
PASS June 7, 2010 at 4:54 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 1) chicken salad egg salad 46f-48f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: 1) raw products sitting above ready to eat foods store raw below rea...
FAIL May 24, 2010 at 3:39 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 1) chicken salad egg salad 46f-48f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: 1) raw products sitting above ready to eat foods store raw below rea...
PASS February 10, 2010 at 5:07 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: 1) products at employee cafeteria cold line not cooled properly to 41f or below before service ensure proper cooling procedures are followed | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: 1) no barrie...
FAIL February 3, 2010 at 3:51 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: 1) products at employee cafeteria cold line not cooled properly to 41f or below before service ensure proper cooling procedures are followed | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: 1) no barrie...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 7, 2009 at 4:19 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Very minor overhead dusting needs to occur on a few sprinkler heads as well as portable fans in pot/pan room. | 38-6-202.11 - Fixture's not properly shielded: Shield missing in dishroom.
PASS June 19, 2009 at 3:14 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rice holding without Temperature Control in Oak Room kitchen at 120.Reminder all hot food needs to be held at 140F or above at all times.Revisit Cooling foods down from hot to Cold. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfa...
FAIL June 9, 2009 at 5:57 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rice holding without Temperature Control in Oak Room kitchen at 120.Reminder all hot food needs to be held at 140F or above at all times.Revisit Cooling foods down from hot to Cold. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfa...
PASS April 8, 2009 at 6:45 PM
0 violations
PASS January 29, 2009 at 3:18 PM
4 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low temperature gloss washer at Oak room bar not functioning properly. Unit has been consistently Malfunctioning (on initial inspections).Recommend replacing unit. (Staff have consistently shown insufficien...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department