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Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 23, 2020

📍 Neighborhood: Fenway

🚇 Nearest Transit: Kenmore Square (Green Line)

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...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department