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PF Chang's China Bistro

Latest: PASS October 19, 2016

📍 Neighborhood: Back Bay

Address
800 BOYLSTON ST
Boston, MA 02199
Inspection History
45 inspections
22 failures
License
License #25984
Last inspected: October 19, 2016

Inspection History (45 most recent)

PASS October 19, 2016 at 6:02 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Reach in refrigeration unit with torn gasket.Repair | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker expired.PIC states that Hood system was serviced recently. Provide up to date Hoo...
FAIL October 12, 2016 at 6:15 PM
12 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Reach in refrigeration unit with torn gasket.Repair | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low temp dish machine not reading Chlorine.(test was taken with inspectors test kit) Repair unit to maintain Wa...
FAIL October 4, 2016 at 4:41 PM
12 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Reach in refrigeration unit with torn gasket.Repair | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low temp dish machine not reading Chlorine.(test was taken with inspectors test kit) Repair unit to maintain Wa...
PASS February 24, 2016 at 4:29 PM
2 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Wash guage not registering proper temp.Repair | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: No sanitizer at bar glass machine.Replace.PIC states it will be here today. Maintain sanitizer 50PPM
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 17, 2016 at 7:23 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raw protein products improperly stored at prep line.Maintain proper storage.PIC corrected during inspection | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Wash guage not registering proper temp.Repair | 22-4-601/6...
FAIL February 10, 2016 at 6:18 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raw protein products improperly stored at prep line.Maintain proper storage.PIC corrected during inspection | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Wash guage not registering proper temp.Repair | 22-4-601/6...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 13, 2015 at 4:53 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: lower bar reach in/replace rusted shelving 2 door grill drawer/replace missing door handles | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: repair dishmachine wash gauge | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maint...
FAIL November 6, 2015 at 5:55 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface/replace all worn white cutting boards | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: lower bar reach in/replace rusted shelving 2 door grill drawer/replace missing door handles | 16-4-501.11/.15 - ...
FAIL October 30, 2015 at 3:31 PM
13 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper employee break areas | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface/replace all worn white cutting boards | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: lower bar reach in/replace rusted shelv...
FAIL October 22, 2015 at 3:22 PM
13 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper employee break areas | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface/replace all worn white cutting boards | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: lower bar reach in/replace rusted shelv...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 10, 2015 at 2:48 PM
16 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: ginger 47degrees/sauce 44 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: bar/observed staff drop bottle cap on floor pick up and place back on bottle and did not saniti...
FAIL April 3, 2015 at 3:13 PM
16 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: ginger 47degrees/sauce 44 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: bar/observed staff drop bottle cap on floor pick up and place back on bottle and did not saniti...
PASS September 29, 2014 at 5:46 PM
0 violations
FAIL September 22, 2014 at 4:24 PM
18 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: salad station/grilled chicken 108 degrees/wonton trays 75 degrees/provide proper hot holding temperature of 140 degrees or above | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: cold station/2 door grill/egg roll 48 degrees/provide prop...
FAIL September 11, 2014 at 4:35 PM
18 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: salad station/grilled chicken 108 degrees/wonton trays 75 degrees/provide proper hot holding temperature of 140 degrees or above | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: cold station/2 door grill/egg roll 48 degrees/provide prop...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 17, 2014 at 5:21 PM
18 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: walk in/provide proper storage of all raw foods | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: hot line/remove soiled dishes from hot line prep main bar/provide proper employee break area |...
FAIL March 10, 2014 at 2:40 PM
18 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: walk in/provide proper storage of all raw foods | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: hot line/remove soiled dishes from hot line prep main bar/provide proper employee break area |...
PASS November 20, 2013 at 4:27 PM
10 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: raw eggs stored on top of ready to eat foods(vegetables) store seperate for ready to eat foods | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: knives and forks stored upright invert to pr...
FAIL November 13, 2013 at 5:19 PM
10 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: raw eggs stored on top of ready to eat foods(vegetables) store seperate for ready to eat foods | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: knives and forks stored upright invert to pr...
PASS January 22, 2013 at 7:05 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS June 28, 2012 at 4:48 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 1) plastic tops of bulk food containers broken replace 2) rice cooker broken replace | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 1) guages of dish machine not operating repair 2) guage on low temp glass ...
FAIL June 13, 2012 at 6:40 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 1) plastic tops of bulk food containers broken replace 2) rice cooker broken replace | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 1) guages of dish machine not operating repair 2) guage on low temp glass ...
PASS February 6, 2012 at 7:29 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood vents with dust build up clean to remove | 41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Sanitizer Criteria: Low temp glass machine reading 200ppm+ on chlorine sanitizer repair to read 50ppm-150ppm on...
FAIL January 30, 2012 at 7:46 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood vents with dust build up clean to remove | 41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Sanitizer Criteria: Low temp glass machine reading 200ppm+ on chlorine sanitizer repair to read 50ppm-150ppm on...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 25, 2011 at 5:58 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Baffles on hood with heavy dust build up clean to remove. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Stand up 2 door reach in with heavy dust build up near the fan clean to remove | 23-4-602.1...
PASS July 1, 2011 at 5:32 PM
10 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Single door reach in missing thermometer provide. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Low temp glass machine running between 115-117F for wash and rinse cycle repair. Cycles...
FAIL June 22, 2011 at 5:54 PM
10 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Single door reach in missing thermometer provide. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Low temp glass machine running between 115-117F for wash and rinse cycle repair. Cycles...
PASS August 17, 2010 at 4:20 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 1) soda gun holders and drip lines missing at bar | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 1) fruit flies found at downstairs bar contact exterminator to eradicate issues
FAIL July 29, 2010 at 4:24 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 1) soda gun holders and drip lines missing at bar | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 1) fruit flies found at downstairs bar contact exterminator to eradicate issues
PASS January 4, 2010 at 7:16 PM
4 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Dishroom staff observed only rinsing hands from spray nozzle after he loaded soiled dishes and before he handled the clean and sanitized dishes. | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: St...
FAIL December 28, 2009 at 5:54 PM
4 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Dishroom staff observed only rinsing hands from spray nozzle after he loaded soiled dishes and before he handled the clean and sanitized dishes. | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: St...
PASS July 9, 2009 at 3:10 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Scallops stored high over lip of container (46F). Ribs Sitting on Counter-Room Temperature (55 F). Shredded cheese in container piled high (62F).Recently prepared (seasoned) chicken at 47 F. Look at Production and P...
FAIL July 2, 2009 at 4:19 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Scallops stored high over lip of container (46F). Ribs Sitting on Counter-Room Temperature (55 F). Shredded cheese in container piled high (62F).Recently prepared (seasoned) chicken at 47 F. Look at Production and P...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 11, 2009 at 6:30 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: dishwasher at bar malfunctioning. Unit offline and main dishwasher being utilized until unit repaired. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floor under and behind equipment dirty. Clean frequ...
PASS October 14, 2008 at 5:56 PM
4 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: No handwashing observed from staff member who was cleaning utensil in handsink. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Staff observed cleaning utensil in handsink(Mgr. corrected staff up...
FAIL October 6, 2008 at 3:23 PM
4 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: No handwashing observed from staff member who was cleaning utensil in handsink. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Staff observed cleaning utensil in handsink(Mgr. corrected staff up...
PASS June 8, 2008 at 5:01 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Scallops cold holding at 55F.Shrimp at 53F. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Cooks at hotline observed picking scrubbers up with hands cleaning pans/woks with scrubbers and rags and then dire...
FAIL May 30, 2008 at 4:26 AM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Scallops cold holding at 55F.Shrimp at 53F. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Cooks at hotline observed picking scrubbers up with hands cleaning pans/woks with scrubbers and rags and then dire...
PASS January 28, 2008 at 4:57 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open tin can of food product stored in refridge(plum sauce).Properly transfer and store in food grade container. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Staff in dishroom observed wiping hands on...
FAIL January 8, 2008 at 4:07 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open tin can of food product stored in refridge(plum sauce).Properly transfer and store in food grade container. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Staff in dishroom observed wiping hands on...
PASS September 6, 2007 at 7:04 PM
3 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: no hand soap at 2 hand sinks. supply to properly wash hands | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: no soap two hand sinks in kitchen | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Mainten...
FAIL September 4, 2007 at 6:21 PM
3 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: no hand soap at 2 hand sinks. supply to properly wash hands | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: no soap two hand sinks in kitchen | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Mainten...
PASS April 13, 2007 at 4:00 AM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage:
FAIL April 6, 2007 at 4:00 AM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Test kit | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Sinage
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department