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Safari M. Cafe

Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 24, 2016

🍽️ Cuisine: Cafe

📍 Neighborhood: Roxbury

🚇 Nearest Transit: Roxbury Crossing (Orange Line)

Address
50 JOHN ELIOT SQ
Roxbury, MA 02119
Inspection History
38 inspections
19 failures
License
License #34182
Last inspected: August 24, 2016

Inspection History (38 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 24, 2016 at 2:30 PM
13 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: 1 door reach in/observed whole muscle meat stored in same pan as ground meat with raw chicken stored above these items/must provide proper separation and storage of all raw foods ...
FAIL August 23, 2016 at 3:18 PM
16 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: elder pre packaged meals for delivery 83 degrees(chicken wrap)/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above/reheated to 165 degrees by cook | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: 1 do...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 16, 2016 at 4:53 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: elder pre packaged meals for delivery 83 degrees(chicken wrap)/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above/reheated to 165 degrees by cook | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: properly defrost all frozen sp...
FAIL August 9, 2016 at 3:49 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: elder pre packaged meals 120-135 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: properly defrost all frozen spinach under refrigeration/not at room temperature | 08...
PASS May 10, 2016 at 3:24 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: remove all breakable dishware from kitchen | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide proper clothing for anyone preparing foods | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: properly store all w...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 3, 2016 at 2:43 PM
16 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: steamtable/chicken and veg 130 degrees vegetable dish 45 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: properly defrost all frozen spinach under refrigeration/not ...
FAIL April 26, 2016 at 2:02 PM
15 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: steamtable/chicken and veg 130 degrees vegetable dish 45 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: properly defrost all frozen spinach under refrigeration/not ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 14, 2016 at 3:19 PM
6 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide proper set up of sink/soiled pots stored in wash bay only | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior/exterior of all cooking equipment | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Clea...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 7, 2016 at 4:16 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: pre-packaged meals on wheels 118 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above before delivery | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: provide proper hot holding unit to maintain pre-...
FAIL February 29, 2016 at 5:11 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: pre-packaged meals on wheels 118 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above before delivery | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: provide proper hot holding unit to maintain pre-...
PASS June 16, 2015 at 3:08 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all scored cutting boards.... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: adjust service area counter....replace missing wall outlet covers....provide a air drying rack for all cutting boards.... ...
FAIL June 9, 2015 at 3:25 PM
10 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: remove all in use utensil from stagnant water.... | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all scored cutting boards.... | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all chipped cups and pl...
FAIL June 2, 2015 at 3:06 PM
17 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: discontinue the use of the handsink as a prep sink....provide a prep sink blocked with storage... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: remove all in use utensil from...
FAIL June 1, 2015 at 4:29 PM
17 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: discontinue the use of the handsink as a prep sink....provide a prep sink blocked with storage... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: remove all in use utensil from...
PASS March 27, 2014 at 6:17 PM
13 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide nsf approved food containers..remove defective equipment... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove all contact paper on shelves... | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: replace re...
FAIL March 20, 2014 at 3:39 PM
13 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide nsf approved food containers..remove defective equipment... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove all contact paper on shelves... | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: replace re...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS June 12, 2013 at 2:40 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: pastellitos 120 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: storage room/store all opened bulk food bags in covered containers | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces...
FAIL June 3, 2013 at 2:11 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: pastellitos 120 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: storage room/store all opened bulk food bags in covered containers | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces...
PASS January 9, 2013 at 4:17 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: properly store all cooking equipment under hood | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: 2 door milk/provide internal thermometer | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: 3 bay sink/repair leak und...
FAIL January 2, 2013 at 4:26 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: properly store all cooking equipment under hood | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: 2 door milk/provide internal thermometer | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: 3 bay sink/repair leak und...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS June 27, 2012 at 5:35 PM
5 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: properly calibrate cooks thermometer | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide internal thermometer to display case milk display case/provide internal thermometer | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths ...
FAIL June 19, 2012 at 3:11 PM
5 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: properly calibrate cooks thermometer | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide internal thermometer to display case milk display case/provide internal thermometer | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths ...
PASS March 28, 2012 at 3:38 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: kitchen/repair all reach in units to operate at 41 degrees or below | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove home refrigeration provide proper storage of all friolator grease | 16-4-501.11/.15 -...
FAIL March 27, 2012 at 2:37 PM
18 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: beef patty/provide licensed receipt for sale of product | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: storage room/store all food products 6 inc...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 20, 2012 at 4:23 PM
21 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: beef patty/provide licensed receipt for sale of product | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: beef patty 120 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal...
FAIL March 12, 2012 at 3:37 PM
20 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: beef patty 120 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contaminat...
PASS April 14, 2011 at 2:39 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Discontinue placing sales sticker OVER EXPIRATION DATE. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean dry food storage shelving to remove visible soil. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maint...
FAIL April 4, 2011 at 3:35 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Discontinue placing sales sticker OVER EXPIRATION DATE. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean dry food storage shelving to remove visible soil. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maint...
PASS October 12, 2010 at 2:37 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide chef's Thermometer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer at true brand cold unit . | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Post hand wash sig...
FAIL October 6, 2010 at 2:47 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all beverages off the floor 6" to 8" or higher. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide chef's Thermometer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer ...
FAIL September 29, 2010 at 2:24 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all beverages off the floor 6" to 8" or higher. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide chef's Thermometer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer ...
PASS February 24, 2010 at 4:12 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Eggs stored over ready to eat products correctly ready to eat over raw. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No cold holding thermometer for Dairy Unit. | 17-4-204.112/....
FAIL February 16, 2010 at 5:18 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Eggs stored over ready to eat products correctly ready to eat over raw. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No cold holding thermometer for Dairy Unit. | 17-4-204.112/....
PASS October 20, 2009 at 2:32 PM
8 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide 3 drain plugs | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: provide proper sanitation containers | 29-5-...
FAIL October 16, 2009 at 2:22 PM
9 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide 3 drain plugs | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: provide proper sanitation containers | 29-5-...
FAIL October 14, 2009 at 3:04 PM
9 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide 3 drain plugs | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: provide proper sanitation containers | 29-5-...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department