GREAT BARBECU INC.
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 31, 2024
Address
15 HUDSON ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Inspection History
81 inspections
40 failures
1 closures
License
License #26477
Last inspected: October 31, 2024
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 31, 2024
at 7:15 PM
0 violations
🚫 CLOSURE
March 17, 2024
at 1:27 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Fire in the establishment Food items affected smoke odors present & water damage throughout. Power was shut off by BFD Upon my arrival I could not gain access due to 1-2 feet of st...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 9, 2023
at 3:28 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Soiled cardboard covering chest freezer. Discard and discontinue using cardboard. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting board in kitchen heavily scoured. Resurface or replace to pre...
FAIL
November 2, 2023
at 3:43 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Soiled cardboard covering chest freezer. Discard and discontinue using cardboard. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting board in kitchen heavily scoured. Resurface or replace to pre...
PASS
June 20, 2023
at 2:28 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled siping cloths on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution to prevent cross contamination. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked duck wings in to-go contain...
FAIL
June 13, 2023
at 6:35 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled siping cloths on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution to prevent cross contamination. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked duck wings in to-go contain...
PASS
January 12, 2023
at 3:20 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Soiled plastic covering grease trap. Discard and discontinue using plastic to cover grease trap. Resurface as needed for cleanable durable non-absorbent surface | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Co...
FAIL
January 5, 2023
at 7:35 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Soiled plastic covering grease trap. Discard and discontinue using plastic to cover grease trap. Resurface as needed for cleanable durable non-absorbent surface | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Co...
PASS
December 7, 2022
at 3:51 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Old raw pork boxes used to store cups of sauce for service. Discard old boxes from prok and duck and discontinue storing sauce cups in meat boxes. Store ...
FAIL
November 30, 2022
at 4:45 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Old raw pork boxes used to store cups of sauce for service. Discard old boxes from prok and duck and discontinue storing sauce cups in meat boxes. Store ...
PASS
August 1, 2022
at 3:58 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker is expired. Provide scheduled cleaning date at compliance inspection.
FAIL
June 27, 2022
at 2:35 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Ducks hanging in walk-in cooler over cases of pork products. Do not hang ducks over pork. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfa...
FAIL
June 22, 2022
at 6:32 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Ducks hanging in walk-in cooler over cases of pork products. Do not hang ducks over pork. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfa...
PASS
May 25, 2022
at 12:11 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between knife holder and soiled walls. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limit...
PASS
March 9, 2022
at 3:16 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Chopping block at service line scoured. Resurface or replace in order to have a surface that is smooth and easily cleanable. | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixture...
FAIL
March 7, 2022
at 4:20 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Ensure that employees are keeping sinks clean clear and with soap and towels at all times. Staff observed washing hands. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separatio...
FAIL
February 28, 2022
at 6:34 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Ensure that employees are keeping sinks clean clear and with soap and towels at all times. Staff observed washing hands. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separatio...
PASS
December 10, 2021
at 4:00 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Several area's of tiling near the 2 bay sink with low grout levels. Address. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expirati...
FAIL
December 3, 2021
at 3:21 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Cooked ducks and raw ducks observed hanging directly next to eachother in the main kitchen area. Discontinue and provide adequate separation in order to...
FAIL
November 26, 2021
at 4:01 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Cooked ducks and raw ducks observed hanging directly next to eachother in the main kitchen area. Discontinue and provide adequate separation in order to...
FAIL
May 26, 2021
at 5:52 PM
14 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between knife holder and soiled walls. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limit...
PASS
February 22, 2021
at 7:31 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Bags of chicken o...
FAIL
February 10, 2021
at 4:54 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Bags of chicken o...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 9, 2020
at 6:52 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between walk-in cooler and what appears to be a rusted knife holder. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected area. | 590.003/3-305.12-...
FAIL
October 29, 2020
at 3:58 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between walk-in cooler and what appears to be a rusted knife holder. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected area. | 590.003/3-305.12-...
PASS
July 17, 2020
at 2:06 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employe...
FAIL
July 9, 2020
at 10:37 AM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employe...
PASS
December 31, 2019
at 1:03 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken feet in hot holding 78F / Provide 135F or greater. Discussed cutting the amount prepped down to 1 batch daily.
FAIL
November 1, 2019
at 12:52 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken feet in hot holding 78F / Provide 135F or greater. Discussed cutting the amount prepped down to 1 batch daily.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 25, 2019
at 2:30 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Cabinet of hand sink in bathroom in disrepair repair or replace
PASS
June 28, 2019
at 5:50 PM
7 violations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): No PIC available to answer questions about TPHC or provide paperwork / logs for TPHC / Provide assign PIC during all operational hours | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): ...
FAIL
June 21, 2019
at 12:36 PM
7 violations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): No PIC available to answer questions about TPHC or provide paperwork / logs for TPHC / Provide assign PIC during all operational hours | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): ...
FAIL
April 3, 2019
at 10:05 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot hold of Chicken Legs @ 115f esnure porper hot hold of 135f or above | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knives stored between sink and wall store clean and dry (IE: Knife rack) | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Su...
PASS
December 24, 2018
at 1:05 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood sticker expired 11/16 have ceaned by licensed hood cleaning company with BFD
PASS
December 20, 2018
at 1:29 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 6, 2018
at 12:49 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: 1) Hot hold of Pork @ 100-110f ensure proper hot hold fo 140f or above 2) Hot hold of Pigs Feet @ 110f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Condensor leaking on top of w...
FAIL
July 18, 2018
at 6:43 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: 1) Hot hold of Pork @ 100-110f ensure proper hot hold fo 140f or above 2) Hot hold of Pigs Feet @ 110f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Condensor leaking on top of w...
PASS
April 9, 2018
at 1:00 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: All wire shelving in walk-in cooler with rusts clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood with grease and carbon build up clean to remove
FAIL
March 23, 2018
at 1:28 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: All wire shelving in walk-in cooler with rusts clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood with grease and carbon build up clean to remove
FAIL
November 3, 2017
at 12:16 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Top of coffin freezer with soils clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood vents with carbon and grease build up clean to remove
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 2, 2017
at 5:47 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 27, 2017
at 12:21 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 2, 2017
at 2:40 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Pork & Beef @ steam table @ 110f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Rice spatula stored in stagnant water store clean and dry
FAIL
May 26, 2017
at 4:59 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Pork & Beef @ steam table @ 110f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Rice spatula stored in stagnant water store clean and dry
FAIL
December 22, 2016
at 3:42 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood sticker expired 11/16 have ceaned by licensed hood cleaning company with BFD
PASS
July 20, 2016
at 6:07 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Pork and Chicken feet in steam table @ 110f-120f Ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above
FAIL
July 18, 2016
at 3:32 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Pork and Chicken feet in steam table @ 110f-120f Ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: pooling water on floor of kitchen clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Imprope...
FAIL
January 28, 2016
at 7:27 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: pooling water on floor of kitchen clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: grease build up on hood vents clean to remove
PASS
October 29, 2015
at 2:51 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pork @ 98f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: 1. employee washing ceiling in kitchen while kitchen and prep ongoing. clean ceiling when not in food production 2. employee us...
FAIL
October 21, 2015
at 7:35 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pork @ 98f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: 1. employee washing ceiling in kitchen while kitchen and prep ongoing. clean ceiling when not in food production 2. employee us...