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Taj Boston

Latest: FAIL September 8, 2016

📍 Neighborhood: Bay Village

🚇 Nearest Transit: Arlington (Green Line)

Address
15 ARLINGTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
42 inspections
16 failures
License
License #24721
Last inspected: September 8, 2016

Inspection History (42 most recent)

FAIL September 8, 2016 at 5:09 PM
20 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Doing Refit without approved HACCP | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Food containers not labeled | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: pastries not protected from Contamination | 10-3-304.1...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 5, 2016 at 7:41 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food container lids broken/cracked Provide tight fittling lids to bulk food containers Open foods must be stored in food grade ...
FAIL April 28, 2016 at 12:49 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food container lids broken/cracked Provide tight fittling lids to bulk food containers Open foods must be stored in food grade ...
PASS November 30, 2015 at 7:36 PM
7 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Shellfish tags not stored in chronological order. Maintain properly. | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Duck confit in left in room temperature and covered with aluminiun registered 94F. PIC states it has been out for one h...
FAIL November 23, 2015 at 5:57 PM
7 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Shellfish tags not stored in chronological order. Maintain properly. | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Duck confit in left in room temperature and covered with aluminiun registered 94F. PIC states it has been out for one h...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 27, 2015 at 6:02 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Walk In Unit- Grilled Chicken 45F Tender Loin 45F. Both prepared yesterday unclear how long have been out of temperature. PIC voluntarily discarded them. Unit currently 44F but has been in use. PIC will monitor th...
FAIL July 16, 2015 at 4:48 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Walk In Unit- Grilled Chicken 45F Tender Loin 45F. Both prepared yesterday unclear how long have been out of temperature. PIC voluntarily discarded them. Unit currently 44F but has been in use. PIC will monitor th...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 20, 2015 at 5:11 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot Holding -Clam Chowder 123F. Maintain at 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sandwich Unit 1-Cole slow 46F Roasted Tomato 47F. Unit 50F. PIC placed the PHFs on ice.Maintain at 41F or below. Sandwich Uni...
FAIL January 12, 2015 at 6:06 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot Holding -Clam Chowder 123F. Maintain at 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sandwich Unit 1-Cole slow 46F Roasted Tomato 47F. Unit 50F. PIC placed the PHFs on ice.Maintain at 41F or below. Sandwich Uni...
PASS March 5, 2014 at 5:15 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 10, 2013 at 5:22 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper cleaning behind equipment / Remove dried spills and other soils. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper cleaning to stand up reach ins / Remove food debris and ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 15, 2013 at 3:39 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Employee beverages stored with food for service. Discontinue and provide a separate storage area for employee food and beverage. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Freezer floors with debris and ic...
PASS January 10, 2013 at 6:01 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Liquid eggs at 53f ensure cold hold of 41f or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 1) 2 door flip not maintaining proper cold hold temperature repair 2) 2 door flip not maintainin...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
FAIL December 27, 2012 at 4:56 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Liquid eggs at 53f ensure cold hold of 41f or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 1) 2 door flip not maintaining proper cold hold temperature repair 2) 2 door flip not maintainin...
PASS September 12, 2012 at 5:24 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Fish in hot box - 120F ensure all foods are held at 140F or above at all times. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Sausages - 108F. Ensure all hot foods are held at 140F or above at all times. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding...
FAIL September 4, 2012 at 3:44 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Fish in hot box - 120F ensure all foods are held at 140F or above at all times. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Sausages - 108F. Ensure all hot foods are held at 140F or above at all times. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding...
PASS May 4, 2012 at 6:23 PM
15 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Sausage links at 113F Ensure all hot foods are held at 140F or above at all times. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Canadian Bacon - 55F. Ham - 56F. Ensure all cold foods are held at 41F or below at all time. | 05-4-3...
FAIL April 24, 2012 at 3:42 PM
15 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Sausage links at 113F Ensure all hot foods are held at 140F or above at all times. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Canadian Bacon - 55F. Ham - 56F. Ensure all cold foods are held at 41F or below at all time. | 05-4-3...
PASS December 12, 2011 at 6:10 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 19, 2011 at 4:22 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly wash all strawberries raspberries etc before use. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean thoroughly to remove all the rust and food soil repair if leaking | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Cont...
PASS May 2, 2011 at 4:23 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Canadian bacon at 50F Mozzerella cheese balls at 46F and eggs at 44F. Provide proper colding holding of all foods at all times to maintain 41F or below. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide thermomete...
FAIL April 4, 2011 at 4:06 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Canadian bacon at 50F Mozzerella cheese balls at 46F and eggs at 44F. Provide proper colding holding of all foods at all times to maintain 41F or below. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide thermomete...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2010 at 5:10 PM
1 violation
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Flooring within the cafe kitchen and the steward area above was observed to be worn. The epoxy or surface finish was observed to be worn. The floor should be repaired so that it is smooth durabl...
PASS August 28, 2010 at 4:00 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all bins | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: repair to operate at 41 or below at all times all PHF's were discarded by manager | 19-4-501.18-.110 - ...
FAIL August 16, 2010 at 4:17 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all bins | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: repair to operate at 41 or below at all times all PHF's were discarded by manager | 19-4-501.18-.110 - ...
PASS April 7, 2010 at 3:49 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: crabmeat 55F - TURKEY 50F - maintain cold temps 41f or below | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: eliminate | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean inside lip of ice machine | 37-...
FAIL March 31, 2010 at 12:30 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: crabmeat 55F - TURKEY 50F - maintain cold temps 41f or below | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: eliminate | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean inside lip of ice machine | 37-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 20, 2009 at 5:47 PM
1 violation
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: One of the approximately 15 hand wash stations observed was out of towels. The towels were immediately replaced.
PASS August 4, 2009 at 5:33 PM
0 violations
PASS March 24, 2009 at 4:18 PM
0 violations
PASS November 20, 2008 at 4:22 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Items stared above the fill lines in the cafe kitchen are 52 F. Provide proper cold holding | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Temperature gauge on large dishwasher is reading over 200F a thermal label sh...
FAIL November 13, 2008 at 3:22 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Items stared above the fill lines in the cafe kitchen are 52 F. Provide proper cold holding | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Temperature gauge on large dishwasher is reading over 200F a thermal label sh...
PASS September 2, 2008 at 4:27 PM
11 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Establishment is preparing sushi rolls with no HACCP plan. Thereis no raw fish but provide a HACCP plan for acidified rice. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cafe cooking line refrigeration is uncovered and ...
FAIL August 25, 2008 at 2:01 PM
11 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Establishment is preparing sushi rolls with no HACCP plan. Thereis no raw fish but provide a HACCP plan for acidified rice. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cafe cooking line refrigeration is uncovered and ...
PASS April 2, 2008 at 3:40 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Hollandaise Sauce is stored at room temperature 90F. Provide proper cold holding of 41 F or below. Sandwich unit in cafe: Cheese 53F Eggs 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Co...
FAIL March 25, 2008 at 2:25 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Hollandaise Sauce is stored at room temperature 90F. Provide proper cold holding of 41 F or below. Sandwich unit in cafe: Cheese 53F Eggs 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Co...
PASS December 11, 2007 at 3:34 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Review proper cooling procedures with main kitchen staff. Freshly cooked potatoes placed into refrigerator without prior proper cooling. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Clean the banquet kitchen ice machine. Discontinue...
FAIL November 27, 2007 at 4:51 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Review proper cooling procedures with main kitchen staff. Freshly cooked potatoes placed into refrigerator without prior proper cooling. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Clean the banquet kitchen ice machine. Discontinue...
PASS July 30, 2007 at 7:23 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove stirrers from ice well. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Maintain ph test strips within work area. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Do not block the hand sink at the street bar. | 31-5-204/05.11 ...
FAIL July 26, 2007 at 2:30 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove stirrers from ice well. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Maintain ph test strips within work area. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Do not block the hand sink at the street bar. | 31-5-204/05.11 ...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department