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Latest: PASS February 2, 2017

📍 Neighborhood: Bay Village

🚇 Nearest Transit: Copley Square (Green Line)

Address
125 COMMONWEALTH AV
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
32 inspections
14 failures
License
License #19442
Last inspected: February 2, 2017

Inspection History (32 most recent)

PASS February 2, 2017 at 7:43 PM
0 violations
PASS October 21, 2016 at 3:16 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No signage at salad bar stating "Must use utensils" | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Soft service ice cream must be tested monthly by a lab. Lab report must be sent to the Division of Health Inspect...
FAIL October 7, 2016 at 4:18 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No signage at salad bar stating "Must use utensils" | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Soft service ice cream must be tested monthly by a lab. Lab report must be sent to the Division of Health Inspect...
PASS September 29, 2015 at 3:53 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Walk-In Unit-Home Made Pasta 46F Marinara Sauce (PIC states prepared two hours ago) 55F. Unit Registering 48F. PIC moved all PHFs to the other refrigerating units. Only not cut fruits and vegetables left inside wal...
FAIL September 22, 2015 at 6:57 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Walk-In Unit-Home Made Pasta 46F Marinara Sauce (PIC states prepared two hours ago) 55F. Unit Registering 48F. PIC moved all PHFs to the other refrigerating units. Only not cut fruits and vegetables left inside wal...
PASS June 2, 2015 at 2:50 PM
1 violation
31-5-203.11 - Number Convenient: No hand wash sink at the warewash area. Provide.
FAIL May 18, 2015 at 3:10 PM
1 violation
31-5-203.11 - Number Convenient: No hand wash sink at the warewash area. Provide.
FAIL April 27, 2015 at 3:05 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Marinara sauce stored inside deep plastic container 58F. PIC states it is prepared this morning. Unclear what time. PIC voluntarily disposed it. Cool properly. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrigerating unit at the cooki...
FAIL April 17, 2015 at 7:00 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Marinara sauce stored inside deep plastic container 58F. PIC states it is prepared this morning. Unclear what time. PIC voluntarily disposed it. Cool properly. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrigerating unit at the cooki...
PASS February 20, 2014 at 4:27 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 18, 2013 at 3:42 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Both hood tags are expired / Provide hood cleaning immediately.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS May 30, 2012 at 5:53 PM
1 violation
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Grout running low throughout floors re-grout.
FAIL March 12, 2012 at 2:23 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for bulk food bins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Shelving in walk-in rusted and with paint chipping. Repaint/Replace. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: ...
FAIL February 2, 2012 at 4:34 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for bulk food bins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Shelving in walk-in rusted and with paint chipping. Repaint/Replace. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 14, 2011 at 6:01 PM
1 violation
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: provide sanitizer levels at 50-150 ppm at all times. Ecolab tech is on the way for service adn report will be faxed. Susan Ahern 617-635 -5388 or email Susan.Ahern@cityof boston.gov.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 26, 2011 at 4:26 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: label bulk food bins | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: properly secure for safety | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide weatherstripping at bottom of door to ensure no access ...
PASS September 30, 2010 at 4:10 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: resurface all lower shelves where rust is present to ensure clean durable non-porous surface for food and equipment storage | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: replace or repair guage on dishwash...
FAIL September 16, 2010 at 5:56 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: resurface all lower shelves where rust is present to ensure clean durable non-porous surface for food and equipment storage | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: replace or repair guage on dishwash...
FAIL February 11, 2010 at 4:20 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: label bulk food bins | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide signage to salad bar | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: p...
FAIL November 30, 2009 at 4:28 PM
5 violations
33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: Several bags of refuse food containers and garbage were observed within the custodial room outside of the kitchen. Mouse droppings were observed throughout the custodial trash room. Rec...
FAIL November 25, 2009 at 6:00 PM
5 violations
33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: Several bags of refuse food containers and garbage were observed within the custodial room outside of the kitchen. Mouse droppings were observed throughout the custodial trash room. Rec...
PASS September 28, 2009 at 6:02 PM
0 violations
PASS March 18, 2009 at 6:06 PM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: The ice cream scoop is stored in stagnant water. Store properly. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Black doors are allowing light to enter. Properly seal doors. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance ...
FAIL February 20, 2009 at 6:00 PM
10 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: The ice cream scoop is stored in stagnant water. Store properly. | 10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: Salad Bar: Items are setup without utensils. Provide utensil for each item. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Han...
FAIL February 11, 2009 at 3:03 PM
10 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: The ice cream scoop is stored in stagnant water. Store properly. | 10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: Salad Bar: Items are setup without utensils. Provide utensil for each item. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Han...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 18, 2008 at 6:47 PM
4 violations
09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide tongs and a clean and sanitized holder for the tongs or deli paper at the bread dispenser. Several students grabbed bread from the unit with bear hands. Deploy signage and/or personel to explain...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 29, 2008 at 3:08 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: REAR SCREEN DOOR IN KITCHEN AREA HAS HOLES IN THE SCREEN--repair or replace accordingly | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: ABOVE REAR ENTERANCE-SURROUNDING THE HVAC PIPNG AGAINST...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 20, 2008 at 5:40 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Resurface the corroded shelving beneath the preparation tables. Repair the cabinet doors beneath the soda dispenser. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean the following: the shelving beneat...
PASS October 18, 2007 at 3:45 PM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: store all utensils inverted To prevent contamination of food Contact Surfaces | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide internal thermometers where Missing | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of...
FAIL October 4, 2007 at 4:38 PM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: store all utensils inverted To prevent contamination of food Contact Surfaces | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide internal thermometers where Missing | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department