PARK SQ CAFE
Latest: PASS
June 17, 2022
Address
31 ST JAMES AV
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
80 inspections
35 failures
License
License #19050
Last inspected: June 17, 2022
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
June 17, 2022
at 1:03 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken salad in the open air service line prepared prior to the inspection at 47F. Reviewed process with the owner Product was removed andplac...
FAIL
June 9, 2022
at 2:35 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken salad in the open air service line prepared prior to the inspection at 47F. Reviewed process with the owner Product was removed andplac...
PASS
February 25, 2022
at 6:17 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken salad in deep metal container on service line at 60F- Per the PIC product was prepared 1 hour prior to the inspection Ensure after pre...
FAIL
February 18, 2022
at 5:03 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken salad in deep metal container on service line at 60F- Per the PIC product was prepared 1 hour prior to the inspection Ensure after pre...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 17, 2021
at 3:52 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Replace door gasket on reach in cooler. Unit is holding at 39F. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Floor in corner near stove with missing cover...
PASS
October 20, 2021
at 2:22 PM
2 violations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): Current CFPM is expired. Provide current. | L1 - : Allergen awareness certificate is expired. Provide current.
FAIL
October 12, 2021
at 4:24 PM
2 violations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): Current CFPM is expired. Provide current. | L1 - : Allergen awareness certificate is expired. Provide current.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 26, 2021
at 12:36 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 18, 2020
at 3:35 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 16, 2020
at 5:46 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food workers without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Date mark all prepared foods in walkin cooler....
FAIL
March 9, 2020
at 2:02 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food workers without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Date mark all prepared foods in walkin cooler....
PASS
December 13, 2019
at 8:25 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior of fryolator including fry baskets with encrusted soils- Clean | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Area below handwa...
FAIL
December 5, 2019
at 4:02 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior of fryolator including fry baskets with encrusted soils- Clean | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 13, 2019
at 4:02 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food handler not wearing hair restraint | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitzing solution between uses | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-T...
FAIL
September 5, 2019
at 3:12 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food handler not wearing hair restraint | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitzing solution between uses | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-T...
PASS
May 21, 2019
at 8:24 PM
13 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Dented #10 cans on shelving - Back storage/ware washing | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: No properly pre-chilling tuna potato salads etc before placing them on cold holding unit - Provide procedures | 03-3-501.16(A...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 17, 2019
at 12:03 PM
21 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Dented #10 cans on shelving - Back storage/ware washing | 01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Pre-packaged baked goods not labeled - Customer self service (repeat violation) | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: No...
FAIL
May 13, 2019
at 12:26 PM
20 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Pre-packaged baked goods not labeled - Customer self service (repeat violation) | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: No properly pre-chilling tuna potato salads etc before placing them on cold holding unit - Provide ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 19, 2018
at 12:28 PM
13 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Prewrapped cooking baked goods for customer self service not labeled - Front counter area | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cheese 46 F (removed from service by owner) | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: ...
FAIL
September 10, 2018
at 3:41 PM
13 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Prewrapped cooking baked goods for customer self service not labeled - Front counter area | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cheese 46 F (removed from service by owner) | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 31, 2018
at 1:18 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cheese/cold cuts (mulitple products) between 50 - 60 F Roast beef 50 F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Using milk crates to stored foods. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn cutting boards | 16-4...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 17, 2018
at 1:26 PM
15 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Pre packaged cookies baked goods not labeled (Grab and Go customer self service) | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cheese/cold cuts (mulitple products) between 50 - 60 F Roast beef 50 F | 08-3-305-307.11 ...
FAIL
May 3, 2018
at 1:01 PM
15 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Pre packaged cookies baked goods not labeled (Grab and Go customer self service) | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cheese 51 F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored in food grade cover...
PASS
November 9, 2017
at 7:55 PM
1 violation
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Floor drain at warewashing area not properly draining- Boston Drain at establishment at time of reinspection. Make proper repairs to ensure properly draining
FAIL
November 8, 2017
at 1:23 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Numerous bottles of products with no lables- Provide | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Establishment cooling products in large plastic containers and in covered plastic containers in refrigeration- Reviewed...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 2, 2017
at 2:50 PM
0 violations
FAIL
October 31, 2017
at 6:54 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Numerous bottles of products with no lables- Provide | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Establishment cooling products in large plastic containers and in covered plastic containers in refrigeration- Reviewed...
PASS
August 1, 2017
at 7:20 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple large jars of products partially used on shelving in dry storage. Products labeled for required refrigeration after opening. Ensure products are placed in refrigeration at 41F or below after opening | 08-3-3...
FAIL
July 19, 2017
at 3:11 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple large jars of products partially used on shelving in dry storage. Products labeled for required refrigeration after opening. Ensure products are placed in refrigeration at 41F or below after opening | 08-3-3...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 17, 2017
at 2:09 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw bags of meat stored against RTE foods in lower refrigeration- Provide seperation Corrected at time of inspection | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Multiple dented cans on s...
FAIL
March 7, 2017
at 7:41 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw bags of meat stored against RTE foods in lower refrigeration- Provide seperation Corrected at time of inspection | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Multiple dented cans on s...
PASS
November 16, 2016
at 8:36 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Multiple expired products in refrigeration in service area. Remove expired products and properly monitor expiration dates | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employees unable to properly wash...
FAIL
November 9, 2016
at 2:14 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Multiple expired products in refrigeration in service area. Remove expired products and properly monitor expiration dates | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employees unable to properly wash...
PASS
September 6, 2016
at 2:53 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced tomato's Chicken salad potato salad Seafood salad Tuna Salad all observed 50-55F for approx 45-60 min.Maintain all cold holding 41F or below. PIC will remove to cool properly.PIC will re-train and monito...
FAIL
August 30, 2016
at 3:08 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced tomato's Chicken salad potato salad Seafood salad Tuna Salad all observed 50-55F for approx 45-60 min.Maintain all cold holding 41F or below. PIC will remove to cool properly.PIC will re-train and monito...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 6, 2016
at 2:16 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Diced tomatoes and onions in the open air cooler at between 54-60F. Disconitnue and ensure ...
FAIL
April 29, 2016
at 2:16 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Diced tomatoes and onions in the open air cooler at between 54-60F. Disconitnue and ensure ...
PASS
November 9, 2015
at 3:14 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Products inside the upright reach in units missing proper wrapping or container covers.Provide all products wrapped and covered. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ice scoop stored inside ice machine.Provide p...
FAIL
November 2, 2015
at 3:44 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Products inside the upright reach in units missing proper wrapping or container covers.Provide all products wrapped and covered. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ice scoop stored inside ice machine.Provide p...
PASS
June 29, 2015
at 4:34 PM
1 violation
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.Maintain clean and sanitized
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 22, 2015
at 3:03 PM
4 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Several containers of milk and yogurts out of date.PIC removed during inspection and will monitor product. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cabinet doors broken.Repair | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact ...
FAIL
June 15, 2015
at 4:28 PM
4 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Several containers of milk and yogurts out of date.PIC removed during inspection and will monitor product. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cabinet doors broken.Repair | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact ...
PASS
February 19, 2015
at 6:52 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Roast Beef 46F Corned Beef 48F. Unit 38F.PIC removed the food out of temperature . Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some food container stored on the floor. Elevate 6 inches or...
FAIL
February 12, 2015
at 6:55 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Roast Beef 46F Corned Beef 48F. Unit 38F.PIC removed the food out of temperature . Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some food container stored on the floor. Elevate 6 inches or...
PASS
December 15, 2014
at 5:58 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Heavily scored cutting boards. Clean properly. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Can opener soiled. Clean properly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of the freezer...
FAIL
December 8, 2014
at 7:55 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Heavily scored cutting boards. Clean properly. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Can opener soiled. Clean properly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of the freezer...
PASS
September 15, 2014
at 5:19 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards heavily scored and soiled. Resurface or replace. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The interior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly. Can opener blade cutting...
FAIL
September 9, 2014
at 6:29 PM
20 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Heavily dented soiled cans in the storage shelf. Discard. | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Cooked chicken cooling in room temperature 80F. Chicken noodle cooling in deep plastic containers inside refrigerator. Gril...
FAIL
September 8, 2014
at 5:05 PM
20 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Heavily dented soiled cans in the storage shelf. Discard. | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Cooked chicken cooling in room temperature 80F. Chicken noodle cooling in deep plastic containers inside refrigerator. Gril...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 7, 2014
at 3:30 PM
14 violations
01-3-202.11-.17 - Recieving/Sound Condition/Proper Temperatures: Delivery of food [ eggs - cheese ] still lying on the rear part of the floor - not refrigerated - came in early this morning per interview - store as discussed | 08-3-305-307.11 - Fo...