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Latest: PASS October 28, 2022

📍 Neighborhood: Bay Village

🚇 Nearest Transit: Hynes Convention Center (Green Line)

Address
264 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
52 inspections
24 failures
License
License #28822
Last inspected: October 28, 2022

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS October 28, 2022 at 3:30 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shell tags missing last sold/served date.Provide dates of last sold/served on shell tags. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces a...
FAIL October 21, 2022 at 10:55 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shell tags missing last sold/served date.Provide dates of last sold/served on shell tags. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces a...
PASS October 13, 2021 at 6:02 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): PIC on site could not fully explain exclusion and reporting requirements for symptomatic ill staff. Retrain staff on illness policy requirements. Handout provided. | 590.002/2-301.14-P ...
FAIL October 6, 2021 at 8:09 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): PIC on site could not fully explain exclusion and reporting requirements for symptomatic ill staff. Retrain staff on illness policy requirements. Handout provided. | 590.002/2-301.14-P ...
PASS November 19, 2020 at 4:25 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide chlorine test kit (Testing done using the inspectors test kit)
FAIL November 13, 2020 at 1:05 AM
1 violation
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide chlorine test kit (Testing done using the inspectors test kit)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 22, 2019 at 10:28 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Grease trap observed rusty.resurface Maintain smooth /durable/cleanable
PASS October 19, 2018 at 3:18 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior panel of ice machine obseved soiled.Clean to remove soils | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Air conditioner leaking.Repair PIC states he has a service call in.
FAIL October 10, 2018 at 11:07 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior panel of ice machine obseved soiled.Clean to remove soils | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Air conditioner leaking.Repair PIC states he has a service call in.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 14, 2018 at 10:19 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Visiby compromised rubber spatulas hangng in the kitchen / prep area voluntarily discarded by the PIC | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: In use wiping cloth discarded alongside the hand s...
PASS May 19, 2017 at 2:50 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 1, 2016 at 6:56 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Ceiling tile missing in back storage area- Replace
PASS December 21, 2015 at 5:59 PM
2 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Observed odor in kitchen area.PIC states pest control company is on site.PIC will provide full IPM report at time of re inspection. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Provide proper Allergy warning...
FAIL December 14, 2015 at 7:32 PM
2 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Observed odor in kitchen area.PIC states pest control company is on site.PIC will provide full IPM report at time of re inspection. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Provide proper Allergy warning...
PASS June 5, 2015 at 3:37 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Bolognese sauce in deep plastic containers in 2 door refrigerator 55F for less than 4 hours. Ensure proper cooling methods are used for cooling of all foods. Removed by PIC and placed in shallow metal containers and placed i...
FAIL May 28, 2015 at 2:47 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Bolognese sauce in deep plastic containers in 2 door refrigerator 55F for less than 4 hours. Ensure proper cooling methods are used for cooling of all foods. Removed by PIC and placed in shallow metal containers and placed i...
PASS August 18, 2014 at 2:19 PM
12 violations
01-3-202.18 - Shellstock ID: No shellfish tags for mussels. Provide. PIC will not serve. | 01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooked foods are left at room temperature to cool. Insuff...
FAIL August 8, 2014 at 4:52 PM
19 violations
01-3-202.18 - Shellstock ID: No shellfish tags for mussels. Provide. PIC will not serve. | 01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple potentially hazardous foods held above 47F (meat lasagna 47F bolognese sauce 5...
FAIL August 7, 2014 at 5:23 PM
18 violations
01-3-202.18 - Shellstock ID: No shellfish tags for mussels. Provide. PIC will not serve. | 01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple potentially hazardous foods held above 47F (meat lasagna 47F bolognese sauce 5...
PASS November 1, 2013 at 2:27 PM
4 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide thermometers to refrigertation units that need them. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Sanitizer not registering at dish machine / Repair. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize:...
FAIL October 22, 2013 at 5:26 PM
4 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide thermometers to refrigertation units that need them. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Sanitizer not registering at dish machine / Repair. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize:...
PASS February 19, 2013 at 5:56 PM
1 violation
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper 3 compartment sink or mechanical glass washer at front bar area. Properly clean and sanitize all flatware and utensils in establishment. (Mechanical warewashing only for all flatware and ea...
FAIL February 4, 2013 at 4:45 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly seal all exposed wooden doors and door frames in kitchen area. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper 3 compartment sink or mechanical glass washer at front bar area. Proper...
FAIL January 28, 2013 at 5:28 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly seal all exposed wooden doors and door frames in kitchen area. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper 3 compartment sink or mechanical glass washer at front bar area. Proper...
PASS September 11, 2012 at 4:06 PM
1 violation
41-7-102.11 - Labeled Common Name: Properly label all toxic chemical spraybottles in kitchen as needed.
FAIL September 4, 2012 at 4:27 PM
1 violation
41-7-102.11 - Labeled Common Name: Properly label all toxic chemical spraybottles in kitchen as needed.
FAIL August 20, 2012 at 2:50 PM
1 violation
41-7-102.11 - Labeled Common Name: Properly label all toxic chemical spraybottles in kitchen as needed.
PASS June 19, 2012 at 5:14 PM
6 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Observed food prep personnel drinking from uncovered glasses in kitchen area. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Provide proper hair restraints for all food prep personnel. | 29-5-201/02.11...
FAIL June 11, 2012 at 4:10 PM
6 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Observed food prep personnel drinking from uncovered glasses in kitchen area. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Provide proper hair restraints for all food prep personnel. | 29-5-201/02.11...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 27, 2012 at 3:52 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Properly repair or replace torn door gasket on 2 door refrigerator in kitchen. | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide proper food allergy disclaimer in all take-out menu's as applicable.
FAIL February 17, 2012 at 4:13 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Properly repair or replace torn door gasket on 2 door refrigerator in kitchen. | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide proper food allergy disclaimer in all take-out menu's as applicable.
PASS December 13, 2011 at 7:40 PM
4 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: raw PHF s stored over RTE foods - store properly to avoid possible cross contamination | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: employees eatin in kitchen - eat in designated...
FAIL December 5, 2011 at 6:00 PM
4 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: raw PHF s stored over RTE foods - store properly to avoid possible cross contamination | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: employees eatin in kitchen - eat in designated...
PASS July 26, 2011 at 4:24 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: chix thawing in sink - thaw properly under cold running water or in walk-in | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: handsink blocked with equipment - keepaccessible at all times for handwashing | M-2-101....
FAIL July 19, 2011 at 3:10 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: chix thawing in sink - thaw properly under cold running water or in walk-in | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: handsink blocked with equipment - keepaccessible at all times for handwashing | M-2-101....
PASS May 19, 2011 at 4:04 PM
0 violations
PASS March 7, 2011 at 5:48 PM
3 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: employees thawing PHF S in stagnant warer - provide cold running water | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: employee handling RTE foods - tomatoes - with bare hands - eliminate | 32-6-3...
FAIL February 28, 2011 at 3:20 PM
3 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: employees thawing PHF S in stagnant warer - provide cold running water | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: employee handling RTE foods - tomatoes - with bare hands - eliminate | 32-6-3...
PASS July 30, 2010 at 6:40 PM
5 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: dirty wiping cloth stored on cuttihg board - store clean in sanitizer | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean& sanitize can opener blade & microwave | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Design...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 21, 2010 at 5:59 PM
5 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: dirty wiping cloth stored on cuttihg board - store clean in sanitizer | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean& sanitize can opener blade & microwave | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Design...
FAIL July 1, 2010 at 4:05 PM
5 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: dirty wiping cloth stored on cuttihg board - store clean in sanitizer | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean& sanitize can opener blade & microwave | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Design...
PASS March 8, 2010 at 4:06 PM
8 violations
02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: provide labels for bulk food bins | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide...
FAIL March 1, 2010 at 3:11 PM
8 violations
02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: provide labels for bulk food bins | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide...
FAIL September 1, 2009 at 3:20 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace the broken plexiglass door to the deli case. The taped surfaces are not readily cleanable. The broken plexiglass represents a potential physical hazard. Monitor the Pepsi refrigerator used to sto...
PASS May 4, 2009 at 4:02 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sauces are 70F and Pasta is 76F. Provide proper cooling and cold holding temperatures. Small undercounts refrigerator is running at 45F cheese is 47F. Provide proper cold holding of41F or below. | 04-3-501.15/4-301...
FAIL April 24, 2009 at 5:45 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sauces are 70F and Pasta is 76F. Provide proper cooling and cold holding temperatures. Small undercounts refrigerator is running at 45F cheese is 47F. Provide proper cold holding of41F or below. | 04-3-501.15/4-301...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 11, 2008 at 3:53 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Wipe the lower shelves of the preparation table to remove loose debris and oil. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Store the mop head dry when not in use.
PASS July 31, 2008 at 3:16 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pasta and brusher cooked for lunch service is 70F to 72F. Provide proper cold holding temperature or variance. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Sponges and steel wool are used to clean equipment. Provide...
FAIL July 24, 2008 at 3:02 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pasta and brusher cooked for lunch service is 70F to 72F. Provide proper cold holding temperature or variance. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Sponges and steel wool are used to clean equipment. Provide...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 14, 2008 at 4:18 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Unopened bags of flour should not be stored directly on the floor. Opened bulk bags of flour and bakery supplies should be stored secure in food grade containers.
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department