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Shawarma Falafel

Latest: PASS May 3, 2023

🍽️ Cuisine: Greek

📍 Neighborhood: Downtown

🚇 Nearest Transit: Downtown Crossing (Red Line)

Address
26 PROVINCE ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Inspection History
39 inspections
19 failures
License
License #122199
Last inspected: May 3, 2023

Inspection History (39 most recent)

PASS May 3, 2023 at 4:00 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Multiple items st...
FAIL April 26, 2023 at 6:24 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Multiple items st...
PASS September 30, 2022 at 4:00 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide a test kit to measure and monitor the sanitizer strength of the sanitizer used in the 3 bay sink. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): replace scoured and stained cu...
FAIL September 22, 2022 at 4:14 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide a test kit to measure and monitor the sanitizer strength of the sanitizer used in the 3 bay sink. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): replace scoured and stained cu...
PASS May 4, 2022 at 6:05 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean prep tables located in the basement. Clean all cooking equipment in the upstairs hot line. Clean the interior and exterior of the 2 door reach in at the upstirs back kitchen area. Repair lea...
FAIL April 27, 2022 at 5:25 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean prep tables located in the basement. Clean all cooking equipment in the upstairs hot line. Clean the interior and exterior of the 2 door reach in at the upstirs back kitchen area. Repair lea...
PASS January 27, 2022 at 7:17 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): In the basement prep area keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): cutting boards on the cold unit on the service line is...
FAIL January 19, 2022 at 4:12 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): In the basement prep area keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): cutting boards on the cold unit on the service line is...
PASS June 22, 2021 at 6:41 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): The items in the in-line refrigerator are slightly elevated; hummus 48F tabouli 49F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (Manager p...
FAIL June 15, 2021 at 5:14 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): The items in the in-line refrigerator are slightly elevated; hummus 48F tabouli 49F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (Manager p...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 27, 2021 at 7:50 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): The refrigerators and cooking equipment is soiled with food debris ad grease buildup. Clean surfaces to remove debris. The hood vent is due for a cleaning. Have the hood vent cleaned by a licen...
FAIL January 20, 2021 at 5:40 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): The refrigerators and cooking equipment is soiled with food debris ad grease buildup. Clean surfaces to remove debris. The hood vent is due for a cleaning. Have the hood vent cleaned by a licen...
PASS August 28, 2020 at 3:28 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): There is no cleanup kit or procedure. Provide (emailed requirements to the owner) | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): There is food buildup on the corners of e...
FAIL August 20, 2020 at 7:10 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): There is no cleanup kit or procedure. Provide (emailed requirements to the owner) | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): There is food buildup on the corners of e...
PASS January 31, 2020 at 7:04 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean plexiglass at the mop sink in the basemnt. Remove buildup of soils....
FAIL January 24, 2020 at 7:21 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean plexiglass at the mop sink in the basemnt. Remove buildup of soils....
PASS August 6, 2019 at 3:48 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths left on tables and counter tops. Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): ...
FAIL July 22, 2019 at 3:08 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths left on tables and counter tops. Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): ...
PASS February 25, 2019 at 5:54 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove ice buildup from white freezer on the end of the hot line. | 16-4-204.117 - Low Sanitizer Alarm: remove tin foil from the greasse trap. Discontinue lining any surface with tin foil. | 21-3-304.14 - W...
FAIL February 11, 2019 at 4:08 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove ice buildup from white freezer on the end of the hot line. | 16-4-204.117 - Low Sanitizer Alarm: remove tin foil from the greasse trap. Discontinue lining any surface with tin foil. | 21-3-304.14 - W...
PASS October 2, 2018 at 4:37 PM
5 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean exterior of the oil container stored in the kitchen. Remove grease buildup. | 36-...
FAIL September 24, 2018 at 3:29 PM
5 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean exterior of the oil container stored in the kitchen. Remove grease buildup. | 36-...
PASS March 19, 2018 at 5:16 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food container not labeled. Provide label. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: wiping cloths left on tables when not in use. Keep cloths in a sanitizing solution. | 29-5-201/02.11 ...
FAIL March 5, 2018 at 7:11 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food container not labeled. Provide label. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: wiping cloths left on tables when not in use. Keep cloths in a sanitizing solution. | 29-5-201/02.11 ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 8, 2017 at 2:27 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe under the 2 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hot water faucet in the basement restroom continuously runs. Address and make any necessary repairs. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Ha...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 8, 2016 at 6:20 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Drip tray on the 3 door deli style cooler apppears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of the small coffin style freezer with exc...
FAIL November 29, 2016 at 6:23 PM
6 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Mixed greens inside of the 3 door deli style cooler with an elevated temeprature of 49F. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Sur...
FAIL November 22, 2016 at 4:26 PM
6 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Mixed greens inside of the 3 door deli style cooler with an elevated temeprature of 49F. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Sur...
PASS June 6, 2016 at 5:23 PM
8 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Sliced tomatoes with an elevated temperature of 55F. PIC stated that the tomatoes had been sliced earlier in the morning. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are bein...
FAIL May 25, 2016 at 3:09 PM
8 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Sliced tomatoes with an elevated temperature of 55F. PIC stated that the tomatoes had been sliced earlier in the morning. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are bein...
PASS January 30, 2015 at 5:51 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood tag expired in December 2014 / Contact hood cleaning company immediately. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Walls with visible soils / Clean to remove.
FAIL January 15, 2015 at 4:41 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood tag expired in December 2014 / Contact hood cleaning company immediately. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Walls with visible soils / Clean to remove.
PASS March 3, 2014 at 6:50 PM
1 violation
M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: Provide variance for 2 vertical broilers in use.
FAIL February 24, 2014 at 6:01 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide an electric carving knife for slicing the chicken cone on the vertical broiler | M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: Provide variance for 2 vertical broilers in use.
PASS February 13, 2014 at 3:45 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Shawarma beef in hot holding - 112F Chicken - 135F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Hummus - 50F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures.
FAIL February 10, 2014 at 3:33 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide an electric carving knife for slicing the chicken cone on the vertical broiler | M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: Provide variance for 2 vertical broilers in use.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 6, 2014 at 5:47 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Shawarma beef in hot holding - 112F Chicken - 135F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Hummus - 50F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maint...
FAIL January 29, 2014 at 6:33 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Shawarma beef in hot holding - 93F Chicken - 109F Rice - 101F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Hummus - 61F Grape Leaves - 64F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 3...
PASS December 11, 2013 at 3:47 PM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department