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Latest: PASS March 6, 2020

📍 Neighborhood: South End

🚇 Nearest Transit: Massachusetts Avenue (Orange Line)

Address
542 COLUMBUS AV
South End, MA 02118
Inspection History
50 inspections
21 failures
License
License #20762
Last inspected: March 6, 2020

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS March 6, 2020 at 6:46 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide vomit kit with instructions | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): provide up to date certified food manager | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food St...
FAIL February 28, 2020 at 5:18 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide vomit kit with instructions | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): provide up to date certified food manager | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food St...
PASS November 15, 2019 at 7:29 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide clean up kit | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): properly date mark all tcs foods held over 24 hours | 590...
FAIL November 8, 2019 at 5:29 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide clean up kit | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): properly date mark all tcs foods held over 24 hours | 590...
PASS June 13, 2019 at 4:25 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: vegetables 51 degrees/provide proper temperture of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: remove bowl from bulk food bins properly cover all foods in 1 door glass reach in walk in/properly cover all...
FAIL June 5, 2019 at 3:14 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: vegetables 51 degrees/provide proper temperture of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: remove bowl from bulk food bins properly cover all foods in 1 door glass reach in walk in/properly cover all...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 17, 2019 at 4:52 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: handsink/repair leak from under sink | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: provide proper storage of employee clothing
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 11, 2018 at 4:05 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: hot line/clean floor area under cooking equipment | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: prep room/clean debris from light shields clean white walls at dump sink to remove poss...
PASS January 19, 2018 at 7:32 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: remove bowls from bulk food bins provide proper refrigeration for all cut vegetables/do not store food directly in ice | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide accurate internal thermometer to walk i...
FAIL January 12, 2018 at 4:21 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: remove bowls from bulk food bins provide proper refrigeration for all cut vegetables/do not store food directly in ice | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide accurate internal thermometer to walk i...
PASS June 29, 2017 at 4:27 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rice 93F in cooker for unknown time period.PIC discarded.Maintain hot holding 140F or above | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Low temp dish machine not reading chlorine.Repair .Maintain chlorine 50PPM PIC call...
FAIL June 21, 2017 at 4:49 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rice 93F in cooker for unknown time period.PIC discarded.Maintain hot holding 140F or above | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Low temp dish machine not reading chlorine.Repair .Maintain chlorine 50PPM PIC call...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 12, 2017 at 5:00 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Observed large amount of grease build up on attached piping behind hot line.Clean to remove. Clean hood filters to remove Grease build up. PIC correcting on site.
PASS July 25, 2016 at 6:15 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Brown rice in rice cooker 98F for unknown time per PIC.PIC Discarded.Provide all Hot holding 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw chicken 60F Cooked chicken wings 57F overnight per PIC.PIC Discarded Provi...
FAIL July 18, 2016 at 4:24 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Brown rice in rice cooker 98F for unknown time per PIC.PIC Discarded.Provide all Hot holding 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw chicken 60F Cooked chicken wings 57F overnight per PIC.PIC Discarded Provi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 21, 2016 at 5:25 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Maintain proper labels on all bulk storage food containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed dented cans on storage rack.Discard or return.PIC removed items | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equip...
PASS June 15, 2015 at 6:43 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly store all cut vegetables under refrigeration bulk food bins/remove bowls/provide scoop with handle | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide chlorine and quart test kit | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact ...
FAIL June 5, 2015 at 3:45 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly store all cut vegetables under refrigeration bulk food bins/remove bowls/provide scoop with handle | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide chlorine and quart test kit | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact ...
PASS January 12, 2015 at 6:40 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all spray bottles | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: wait station/provide cover to all employee drinks ice machine/provide proper storage of ice scoop kitchen/remove utensils from ...
FAIL January 5, 2015 at 5:07 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all spray bottles | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: wait station/provide cover to all employee drinks ice machine/provide proper storage of ice scoop kitchen/remove utensils from ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 13, 2014 at 5:05 PM
12 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: walk in/properly store all raw chicken | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: storage room/provide proper food service grade containers walk in/properly cover all food products/prop...
FAIL June 6, 2014 at 3:07 PM
11 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: walk in/properly store all raw chicken | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: storage room/provide proper food service grade containers walk in/properly cover all food products/prop...
PASS January 15, 2014 at 6:50 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: crab ragoon/sauce/pasta 100 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: provide proper cooling methods for all foods/must cool all foods unde...
FAIL January 8, 2014 at 6:24 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: crab ragoon/sauce/pasta 100 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: provide proper cooling methods for all foods/must cool all foods unde...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS April 5, 2013 at 6:00 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Vegetables being cut at tables downstairs ensure all prep as done in the kitchen area. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: vents with heavy grease clean to remove
FAIL March 27, 2013 at 4:18 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Vegetables being cut at tables downstairs ensure all prep as done in the kitchen area. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: vents with heavy grease clean to remove
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS September 18, 2012 at 6:10 PM
0 violations
PASS February 1, 2012 at 7:28 PM
3 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: floors under cooking line with grease build-up clean to remove | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: access panels on outside exhaust vent leaking grease repair access pa...
FAIL January 18, 2012 at 7:01 PM
3 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: floors under cooking line with grease build-up clean to remove | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: access panels on outside exhaust vent leaking grease repair access pa...
PASS October 7, 2011 at 2:50 PM
9 violations
19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Wash and rinse cycle running at 117F repair to ensure wash and rinse cycle is running between 120-140F at all times. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Sanitizer not registe...
FAIL September 19, 2011 at 6:07 PM
9 violations
19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Wash and rinse cycle running at 117F repair to ensure wash and rinse cycle is running between 120-140F at all times. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Sanitizer not registe...
PASS March 24, 2011 at 6:04 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: products stored on floor elevate 6" off floor | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: knives stored between equipment store clean and dry | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: hood s...
FAIL March 8, 2011 at 5:40 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: products stored on floor elevate 6" off floor | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: knives stored between equipment store clean and dry | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: hood s...
PASS August 11, 2010 at 6:24 PM
0 violations
PASS January 14, 2010 at 6:12 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: 1) bulk food containers without labels supply | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: 1) products stored on floor elevate 6" off floor | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 1) top of coffi...
FAIL January 5, 2010 at 6:02 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: 1) bulk food containers without labels supply | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: 1) products stored on floor elevate 6" off floor | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 1) top of coffi...
PASS September 15, 2009 at 2:45 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked rice stored at room temperature at 90 F. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Rice Scoops stored in stagnant water. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Loose/ worn gaskets on ReaCh.-in Refridge. | 31-5...
FAIL September 1, 2009 at 5:45 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked rice stored at room temperature at 90 F. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Rice Scoops stored in stagnant water. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Loose/ worn gaskets on ReaCh.-in Refridge. | 31-5...
PASS February 26, 2009 at 4:06 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: A multitude of food Containers not labeled. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw shelled Eggs stored over iceberg lettuce (RTE food). | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food P...
FAIL February 19, 2009 at 5:04 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: A multitude of food Containers not labeled. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw shelled Eggs stored over iceberg lettuce (RTE food). | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food P...
PASS December 23, 2008 at 5:17 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple bulk food containers not labeled. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken/ meats stored on top shelf in 2 door reach-in refridge in Kitchen over v...
FAIL December 15, 2008 at 3:12 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple bulk food containers not labeled. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken/ meats stored on top shelf in 2 door reach-in refridge in Kitchen over v...
PASS August 20, 2008 at 2:38 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Shrimp in prep refridge at 50F. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Prep refridge in kitchen running at 50F. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw meats...
FAIL August 12, 2008 at 4:07 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Shrimp in prep refridge at 50F. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Prep refridge in kitchen running at 50F. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw meats...
PASS April 11, 2008 at 2:38 PM
15 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Peanut sauce in crock pot (hot holding) at 118F.Properly reheat rapidly to 165F. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw food proteins stored improperly.Raw chicken stored over raw fish an...
FAIL April 1, 2008 at 3:51 PM
15 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Peanut sauce in crock pot (hot holding) at 118F.Properly reheat rapidly to 165F. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw food proteins stored improperly.Raw chicken stored over raw fish an...
PASS December 7, 2007 at 6:32 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Peanut containers Not labeled label properly. Ensure all peanut flour and Rice containers are labelled properly. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: chopped garlic sitting out at 85f discard unsaf...
FAIL November 30, 2007 at 6:55 PM
15 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Garlic at 85f 'discard unsafe foods. Manager discarded. | 01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Properly label bulk containers used to store rice.  | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department