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M.J. O'CONNOR'S

Latest: PASS March 4, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Bay Village

🚇 Nearest Transit: Arlington (Green Line)

Address
27 COLUMBUS AV
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
50 inspections
19 failures
License
License #21420
Last inspected: March 4, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS March 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Chicken wings 126F out of temperature control after cooking. Implement cooling process when product reaches 135F product out of temperature for ten minutes placed into walkin cooler to cool by incr...
FAIL February 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Chicken wings 126F out of temperature control after cooking. Implement cooling process when product reaches 135F product out of temperature for ten minutes placed into walkin cooler to cool by incr...
PASS August 29, 2024 at 4:05 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.15-C - (B) Cooling Methods (C): Pan of diced cooked chicken cooling in deep pan at drawer unit. Placed on indirect contact with ice to expedite process. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are ...
FAIL August 22, 2024 at 5:13 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.15-C - (B) Cooling Methods (C): Pan of diced cooked chicken cooling in deep pan at drawer unit. Placed on indirect contact with ice to expedite process. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are ...
PASS October 26, 2023 at 4:33 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Cracked cement observed around the base of the grease trap.Repair/regrout as needed. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Live roach observed in front of the mop closet evi...
FAIL October 13, 2023 at 6:05 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Cracked cement observed around the base of the grease trap.Repair/regrout as needed. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Live roach observed in front of the mop closet evi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 20, 2023 at 6:18 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean the interiors of the reach in refrigeration units to remove soils/spills.
PASS August 5, 2022 at 4:56 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken on cookline stored above ready to eat foods. Person in charge corrected on site. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Cont...
FAIL July 28, 2022 at 6:42 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken on cookline stored above ready to eat foods. Person in charge corrected on site. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Cont...
PASS September 2, 2021 at 5:56 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): There is no norovirus cleanup procedure. Provide (email sent with information) | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): There is no evidence of training...
FAIL August 26, 2021 at 5:58 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): There is no norovirus cleanup procedure. Provide (email sent with information) | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): There is no evidence of training...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 13, 2020 at 9:35 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-502.13-C - Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C): Remove soiled cardboard from shelving unit next to the dish machine.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 23, 2019 at 5:47 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Provide proper barriers between the ice bin & handwash station.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 9, 2019 at 5:48 PM
1 violation
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floors under equipment to remove debris.
PASS December 20, 2018 at 3:45 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: High temp dish machine wash guage not functioning.Repair Rinse temp reading 188F | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of sliding glass door beer unit observed with spill.Clean to rem...
FAIL December 13, 2018 at 5:40 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: High temp dish machine wash guage not functioning.Repair Rinse temp reading 188F | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of sliding glass door beer unit observed with spill.Clean to rem...
PASS March 22, 2018 at 6:05 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cole slaw sliced tomato's Tartar sauce reading 50-55F for 30-60min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC to remove item to altermnate unit to cool/hold 41F or below Reviewed cooling & cold holdin...
FAIL March 8, 2018 at 7:09 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cole slaw sliced tomato's Tartar sauce reading 50-55F for 30-60min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC to remove item to altermnate unit to cool/hold 41F or below Reviewed cooling & cold holdin...
PASS March 6, 2017 at 1:44 PM
1 violation
42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: No door on mop sink
FAIL January 5, 2017 at 3:29 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored in food grade containers | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rust on interior of beer chest - Remove foil | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Rinse tempe...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 28, 2016 at 7:19 PM
23 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food contains not labeled | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored in food grade containers | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rust on interior of beer chest - Remov...
FAIL December 21, 2016 at 5:08 PM
22 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food contains not labeled | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored in food grade containers | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Must on interior of beer chest - Remov...
PASS December 29, 2015 at 5:06 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooking line refrigerating unit- Raw Chicken 48F Raw Burger 45F Pasta 45F. Unit 54F. PIC removed food to another unit. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Two-drawer refri...
FAIL December 22, 2015 at 7:13 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooking line refrigerating unit- Raw Chicken 48F Raw Burger 45F Pasta 45F. Unit 54F. PIC removed food to another unit. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Two-drawer refri...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 17, 2015 at 6:48 PM
1 violation
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No paper towels at hand sink.PIC corrected during inspection.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 9, 2014 at 4:25 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Short Ribs prepared the day before 46F. PIC voluntarily discarded them. Unit 38F. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Boiled eggs stored under refrigeration in water. Discontinue. Store properly. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contac...
FAIL December 2, 2014 at 6:02 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Short Ribs prepared the day before 46F. PIC voluntarily discarded them. Unit 38F. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Boiled eggs stored under refrigeration in water. Discontinue. Store properly. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contac...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS February 6, 2013 at 5:44 PM
3 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper quaternary ammonium test kit for sanitizing solution at 3 compartment sink in kitchen. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper chlorine reading to low temp chemical machine at fro...
FAIL January 30, 2013 at 5:34 PM
3 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper quaternary ammonium test kit for sanitizing solution at 3 compartment sink in kitchen. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper chlorine reading to low temp chemical machine at fro...
PASS November 26, 2012 at 5:20 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Properly label all food bins in kitchen area. (Flour etc..) | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide proper covers for all food bins in kitchen. (Flour etc...) | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided...
FAIL November 16, 2012 at 4:29 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Properly label all food bins in kitchen area. (Flour etc..) | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide proper covers for all food bins in kitchen. (Flour etc...) | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 23, 2012 at 6:20 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Shredded cheese at 54F Weiners at 50F. Ensure proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below at all times. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 2 door low boy running at 54F unit taken...
FAIL May 9, 2012 at 6:30 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Shredded cheese at 54F Weiners at 50F. Ensure proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below at all times. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 2 door low boy running at 54F unit taken...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 13, 2011 at 6:50 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all filters to remove dust and soil
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 4, 2011 at 6:19 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Continue to monitor the lift top and reach in unit at the cook line to maintain temperature of 41 or below. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair/replace temperature gaug...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 24, 2010 at 4:39 PM
3 violations
19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: repair psi pressure gauge to resd between 15- psi on final rinse | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of ice lid to remove black substange | 38-6-202.11 - F...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 14, 2010 at 5:06 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair or replace handle on door to provide smooth surface which is safe to open | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: replace or repair guage to operate at 180 degrees | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper ...
PASS January 15, 2010 at 6:59 PM
4 violations
24-4-904.11AB - Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils: utensil stored between dirty equipment on line - store properly clean | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide signage to ladies room | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - T...
FAIL January 7, 2010 at 2:59 PM
4 violations
24-4-904.11AB - Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils: utensil stored between dirty equipment on line - store properly clean | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide signage to ladies room | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - T...
PASS August 28, 2009 at 4:06 PM
0 violations
PASS April 8, 2009 at 3:12 PM
0 violations
PASS December 18, 2008 at 5:26 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sandwich unit: Items or the top of the unit are 60F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wiping cloths are stored in less than 200 ppm. Provide proper sanitizer level. ...
FAIL December 8, 2008 at 5:01 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sandwich unit: Items or the top of the unit are 60F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wiping cloths are stored in less than 200 ppm. Provide proper sanitizer level. ...
PASS August 6, 2008 at 5:53 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not store glass beer bottles in common drinking ice at bar. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide internal thermometers for walk. In cooler. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide...
FAIL July 18, 2008 at 3:06 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not store glass beer bottles in common drinking ice at bar. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide internal thermometers for walk. In cooler. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 4, 2008 at 6:59 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: In line refrigerator: Beef 47 F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bar: No soda tubes to keep soda dripping away from customer ice. Provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Co...
FAIL February 26, 2008 at 6:33 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: In line refrigerator: Beef 47 F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bar: No soda tubes to keep soda dripping away from customer ice. Provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Co...
PASS December 21, 2007 at 4:03 PM
4 violations
24-4-904.11AB - Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils: knife stored between wall & equipment | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: repair wall under handsink | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: clean top shel...
FAIL December 6, 2007 at 3:54 PM
4 violations
24-4-904.11AB - Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils: knife stored between wall & equipment | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: repair wall under handsink | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: clean top shel...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department