EASTERN STANDARD
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 23, 2020
Address
528 COMMONWEALTH AV
Boston, MA 02215
Inspection History
52 inspections
23 failures
License
License #23802
Last inspected: November 23, 2020
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 23, 2020
at 3:53 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 9, 2019
at 3:21 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Provide proper labeling allergen & packaging information regarding pretzels from a co-packing facility
FAIL
November 26, 2019
at 7:05 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Provide proper labeling allergen & packaging information regarding pretzels from a co-packing facility
PASS
July 22, 2019
at 5:51 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Ricotta cheese 48F Sliced tomato's 50F for 30 min per PIC.Discontinue.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. Discussed cooling methods with t...
FAIL
July 16, 2019
at 3:25 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Ricotta cheese 48F Sliced tomato's 50F for 30 min per PIC.Discontinue.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. Discussed cooling methods with t...
PASS
March 27, 2019
at 2:57 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several items at the Raw bar reachin unit reading 46F(tomato's tapenade) Items at the cook line saute station reachin reading 60F.Maintain cold holding 41F or below.PIC to discard out of temp items. Discused col...
FAIL
March 18, 2019
at 3:10 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several items at the Raw bar reachin unit reading 46F(tomato's tapenade) Items at the cook line saute station reachin reading 60F.Maintain cold holding 41F or below.PIC to discard out of temp items. Discused col...
PASS
September 18, 2018
at 2:31 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Short ribs reading 105F for 30 min per PIC.Maintain hot holding 140F or above.PIC instructed staff to re heat/hold 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Olive tapenade reading 53F for 30 min per PIC.Maintain co...
FAIL
September 7, 2018
at 3:53 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Short ribs reading 105F for 30 min per PIC.Maintain hot holding 140F or above.PIC instructed staff to re heat/hold 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Olive tapenade reading 53F for 30 min per PIC.Maintain co...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 18, 2018
at 3:29 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Olive tapenade reading 50f for approx 30 min per PIC.maintain cold holding 41F or below. Reviewed cooling methods with PIC. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Properly cover all cut fruit at bar. | 15-4-202.16 - No...
FAIL
April 6, 2018
at 3:32 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Olive tapenade reading 50f for approx 30 min per PIC.maintain cold holding 41F or below. Reviewed cooling methods with PIC. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Properly cover all cut fruit at bar. | 15-4-202.16 - No...
PASS
December 15, 2017
at 3:08 PM
5 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Review with staff not to store tongs on handle to oven. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean or replace cutting boards that have deep dark scores. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: ...
FAIL
December 7, 2017
at 3:43 PM
5 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Review with staff not to store tongs on handle to oven. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean or replace cutting boards that have deep dark scores. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 2, 2016
at 7:00 PM
18 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored in food grade covered containers | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Observed multiple food handlers leaving and returning to work station wearing gloves - employees not...
FAIL
November 17, 2016
at 4:22 PM
18 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored in food grade covered containers | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Observed multiple food handlers leaving and returning to work station wearing gloves - employees not...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 28, 2015
at 2:46 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Kitchen - aioli for calamari 52° F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Beer keg storage wen Cease all food prep. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Bar Provide thermometers for reach in refrigerators | ...
FAIL
August 21, 2015
at 12:21 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Kitchen - aioli for calamari 52° F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Beer keg storage wen Cease all food prep. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Bar Provide thermometers for reach in refrigerators | ...
PASS
July 20, 2015
at 2:35 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of Traulsen two door freezer soiled.Maintain clean Ice machine vent covers soiled with dust.Clean to remove. Can opener and holder in kitchen area soiled.Maintain clean and sanitized. | 35-6-...
FAIL
July 13, 2015
at 3:57 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of Traulsen two door freezer soiled.Maintain clean Ice machine vent covers soiled with dust.Clean to remove. Can opener and holder in kitchen area soiled.Maintain clean and sanitized. | 35-6-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 24, 2015
at 7:06 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Chicken pot pie cooling at room temperature 82F. PIC states it has been out of temperature for about 30 minutes. PIC removed the food to the walk in unit. Unclear how long it is left in room temperature. No loggs for the tim...
FAIL
April 16, 2015
at 6:44 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Chicken pot pie cooling at room temperature 82F. PIC states it has been out of temperature for about 30 minutes. PIC removed the food to the walk in unit. Unclear how long it is left in room temperature. No loggs for the tim...
PASS
April 18, 2014
at 3:41 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked eggs 45-50F stored in prep unit.Removed by PIC. Maintain at or below 41F. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooked eggs 88F stored in a covered container. Cool properly.Discarded ...
FAIL
April 11, 2014
at 6:03 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked eggs 45-50F stored in prep unit.Removed by PIC. Maintain at or below 41F. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooked eggs 88F stored in a covered container. Cool properly.Discarded ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 29, 2014
at 5:32 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Marble countertop with large crack in it. Caulking along display case damaged. Make repairs to both | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: High temp dishmachine registering 142F on final rinse. .temp ...
FAIL
January 22, 2014
at 4:24 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Pigs feet in fat 62F - 64F stored in walkin to cool previous day. Discarded by person in charge (PIC). Cool properly as reviewed. Handouts provided. Discontinue cooling in fat. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/...
FAIL
January 15, 2014
at 6:41 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Pigs feet in fat 62F - 64F stored in walkin to cool previous day. Discarded by person in charge (PIC). Cool properly as reviewed. Handouts provided. Discontinue cooling in fat. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 9, 2013
at 3:01 PM
10 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: raw shrimp thawing in stagnant water thaw under running water or under refrigeration | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: 1) Uncovered breads stored next to rock salts st...
FAIL
August 2, 2013
at 4:30 PM
10 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: raw shrimp thawing in stagnant water thaw under running water or under refrigeration | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: 1) Uncovered breads stored next to rock salts st...
PASS
June 25, 2013
at 2:34 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Bernaise sauce is stored under the heat lamp at 117F. Provide hot holding of 140F or above or apply for a variance for time as a public health control to hold the sauces out of temperature for a short time. (variance r...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 18, 2013
at 4:34 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Bernaise sauce is stored under the heat lamp at 117F. Provide hot holding of 140F or above or apply for a variance for time as a public health control to hold the sauces out of temperature for a short time. (variance r...
FAIL
June 13, 2013
at 4:27 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Bernaise sauce is stored under the heat lamp at 117F. Provide hot holding of 140F or above or apply for a variance for time as a public health control to hold the sauces out of temperature for a short time. (variance r...
PASS
December 28, 2012
at 5:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 10, 2012
at 2:49 PM
2 violations
M-3-502.11-.12 - Reduced Oxygen Packaging: ROP done on site. Items voluntarily disposed of by Chef. Discontinue ROP until a proper variance and HACCP has been approved by the health department. | M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures:...
FAIL
August 6, 2012
at 3:18 PM
2 violations
M-3-502.11-.12 - Reduced Oxygen Packaging: ROP done on site. Items voluntarily disposed of by Chef. Discontinue ROP until a proper variance and HACCP has been approved by the health department. | M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures:...
PASS
January 13, 2012
at 4:08 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Single serve top reach in unit running between 50-55F. Calamari at 49F returned to walk in after being brought out at 9:30am. Unit taken out of service. Repair unit to ensure it is running at 41F or below at all t...
FAIL
January 5, 2012
at 4:17 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Single serve top reach in unit running between 50-55F. Calamari at 49F returned to walk in after being brought out at 9:30am. Unit taken out of service. Repair unit to ensure it is running at 41F or below at all t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 8, 2011
at 3:26 PM
4 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide adjustment or replacement of rinse guage on machine to properly read rinse temperature of 180 degrees or above. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean dust from covers to provide ...
PASS
January 4, 2011
at 7:39 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 1, 2010
at 6:24 PM
1 violation
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Provide operating temperatures of 41 or below at all times to hold product at 41 or below at all times. Unit bottom was unloaded and all product returned to walk in refrigerator top ...
PASS
May 4, 2010
at 6:00 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: resurface rusted make up air ceiling vents | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean exterior of ice machines of dust build up
FAIL
April 27, 2010
at 3:57 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: resurface rusted make up air ceiling vents | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean exterior of ice machines of dust build up
PASS
October 16, 2009
at 5:19 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 24, 2009
at 7:24 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Tomato soup made the previous evening and cooling in the walk-in is 50 F. Provide proper cooling methods to insure items cool from 140f to 70f in 2 hours and then from 70f to 41f in an additional 4 hours. | 03-3-501.16(A) - ...
FAIL
February 17, 2009
at 3:34 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Tomato soup made the previous evening and cooling in the walk-in is 50 F. Provide proper cooling methods to insure items cool from 140f to 70f in 2 hours and then from 70f to 41f in an additional 4 hours. | 03-3-501.16(A) - ...
PASS
October 24, 2008
at 3:00 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: On the main cooking line in the drawer beneath the grill raw salmon steaks were stored below raw hamburger patties. Store the salmon above the raw beef. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: strives were Store...
FAIL
October 23, 2008
at 3:33 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: On the main cooking line in the drawer beneath the grill raw salmon steaks were stored below raw hamburger patties. Store the salmon above the raw beef. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: strives were Store...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 27, 2008
at 5:48 PM
1 violation
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Promptly replace hand towels at the bar. Cocktail napkins are not ideal.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 18, 2008
at 4:53 PM
2 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Discontinue the storage of bakery utensils in stagnant water. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Review proper storage of clean dining utensils with wait staff. Food contact surfaces should...
PASS
September 12, 2007
at 7:31 PM
13 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Discontinue the co-mingling of shellstock to prevent cross contamination. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Discontinue the storage of raw read...
FAIL
September 5, 2007
at 3:00 PM
21 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Discontinue the co-mingling of shellstock to prevent cross contamination. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Discontinue the storage of raw read...