Taj Boston
Latest: FAIL
September 8, 2016
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 ...