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TEMPTATIONS CAFE

Latest: PASS July 23, 2018

🍽️ Cuisine: Cafe

📍 Neighborhood: Longwood

🚇 Nearest Transit: Massachusetts Avenue (Orange Line)

Address
309 HUNTINGTON AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
42 inspections
19 failures
License
License #24392
Last inspected: July 23, 2018

Inspection History (42 most recent)

PASS July 23, 2018 at 7:13 PM
5 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Emplyees unable to properly wash hands with no soap and no papertowels. Corrected | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Store bags used to store foods in freezer and refrigeration. Dis...
FAIL July 11, 2018 at 7:08 PM
5 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Emplyees unable to properly wash hands with no soap and no papertowels. Corrected | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Store bags used to store foods in freezer and refrigeration. Dis...
PASS March 2, 2018 at 6:47 PM
3 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Observed employee in back prep handling pita breads with bare hands- gloves must be worn while handling Ready To Eat Foods. Reviewed with PIC and corrected at time of inspection | 16-4-501.11/...
FAIL February 23, 2018 at 8:12 PM
3 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Observed employee in back prep handling pita breads with bare hands- gloves must be worn while handling Ready To Eat Foods. Reviewed with PIC and corrected at time of inspection | 16-4-501.11/...
PASS September 26, 2017 at 3:22 PM
0 violations
PASS January 25, 2017 at 6:57 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: At the onset of the inspection there are food products in boxes stored on the ground. Store products elevated and protected throughout the storage and prep process. (corrected by manager) | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - H...
FAIL January 10, 2017 at 4:24 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: At the onset of the inspection there are food products in boxes stored on the ground. Store products elevated and protected throughout the storage and prep process. (corrected by manager) | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - H...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 23, 2016 at 2:52 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: They are collecting the soiled dishes in the wash binof the three compartment sink. Provide bus buckets or an area to collect soiled dishes. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: There are cr...
PASS January 20, 2016 at 3:22 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The chicken cooked the previous day is cooling in the reach-in there is condensation on the inside of the container and the chicken is 49F in the center. Provide proper cooling procedures to be sure that products cool from...
FAIL January 8, 2016 at 3:28 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The chicken cooked the previous day is cooling in the reach-in there is condensation on the inside of the container and the chicken is 49F in the center. Provide proper cooling procedures to be sure that products cool from...
PASS August 14, 2015 at 6:33 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple products in flip top sandwich unit at 43F-45F for less than 2 hours. Cover placed on unit and thermostat reduced to 30F. Product temperatures reduced to 40F or below. Ensure product temperatures are maintai...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 5, 2015 at 3:45 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple products in flip top sandwich unit at 43F-45F for less than 2 hours. Cover placed on unit and thermostat reduced to 30F. Product temperatures reduced to 40F or below. Ensure product temperatures are maintai...
FAIL July 27, 2015 at 2:39 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple products in flip top sandwich unit at 43F-45F for less than 2 hours. Cover placed on unit and thermostat reduced to 30F. Product temperatures reduced to 40F or below. Ensure product temperatures are maintai...
PASS January 23, 2015 at 7:05 PM
1 violation
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Large amounts of water leaking from pipe below handwash sink in warewashing area -Repair
FAIL January 16, 2015 at 6:23 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Lentil Soup 125F Marinara Sauce 98F. Must ensure hot holding at 140F or above. Removed by PIC and reheated to 160F | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked Chicken 48F Sliced Roast Beef 46F. PIC must ensure cold holding...
FAIL January 7, 2015 at 3:42 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Lentil Soup 125F Marinara Sauce 98F. Must ensure hot holding at 140F or above. Removed by PIC and reheated to 160F | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked Chicken 48F Sliced Roast Beef 46F. PIC must ensure cold holding...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 3, 2014 at 5:50 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Chicken in 2 door refrigeration unit cooling 30-60 min covered in deep container at 136F- Follow proper procedures for cooling requirements | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Flip top refrigeration unit at sandwich line with p...
FAIL May 27, 2014 at 3:19 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Chicken in 2 door refrigeration unit cooling 30-60 min covered in deep container at 136F- Follow proper procedures for cooling requirements | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Flip top refrigeration unit at sandwich line with p...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS July 3, 2013 at 2:54 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Flip up refrigeration unit at front counter was food temperatures between 46F to 51F. Keep lid closed when not servicing customers to help keep temperatures at or below 41F. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces:...
FAIL June 27, 2013 at 3:15 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Flip up refrigeration unit at front counter was food temperatures between 46F to 51F. Keep lid closed when not servicing customers to help keep temperatures at or below 41F. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces:...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS April 4, 2012 at 3:15 PM
4 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide working visible thermometers in each unit | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: install signage in correct locations | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean to remove all soil a...
FAIL March 21, 2012 at 6:39 PM
4 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide working visible thermometers in each unit | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: install signage in correct locations | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean to remove all soil a...
PASS September 22, 2011 at 6:24 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: clean tops of all food cans provide covers to all employee drinks | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface all worn white cutting boards | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provid...
FAIL September 1, 2011 at 6:02 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: clean tops of all food cans provide covers to all employee drinks | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface all worn white cutting boards | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provid...
PASS May 18, 2011 at 4:12 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all worn white cutting boards | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove soda racks and provide proper shelving | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide 3rd drain plug...
FAIL May 4, 2011 at 2:00 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all worn white cutting boards | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove soda racks and provide proper shelving | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide 3rd drain plug...
PASS November 17, 2010 at 5:56 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace worn white cutting boards | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: clean grease trap or repair...
FAIL November 3, 2010 at 5:36 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace worn white cutting boards | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: clean grease trap or repair...
PASS June 21, 2010 at 6:50 PM
7 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: properly defrost all foods under refrigeration | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: store all onion bags 6 inches off floor | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: properly store all wiping cloths ...
FAIL June 7, 2010 at 4:37 PM
7 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: properly defrost all foods under refrigeration | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: store all onion bags 6 inches off floor | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: properly store all wiping cloths ...
PASS February 26, 2010 at 6:08 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all spray bottles | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: chicken salad 44 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide meta...
FAIL February 12, 2010 at 6:08 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all spray bottles | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: chicken salad 44 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide meta...
PASS November 19, 2009 at 5:21 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly resurface or replace all stained and scarred cutting boards in sandwich prep area's. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide proper liquid hand soap and paper to...
FAIL July 31, 2009 at 4:23 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly resurface or replace all stained and scarred cutting boards in sandwich prep area's. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide proper liquid hand soap and paper to...
PASS March 24, 2009 at 1:05 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: :Properly label all food bins in rear storage area. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly clean and resurface all stained and scarred cutting boards in front service area's. |...
FAIL March 16, 2009 at 3:44 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: :Properly label all food bins in rear storage area. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly clean and resurface all stained and scarred cutting boards in front service area's. |...
PASS July 17, 2008 at 4:44 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Properly store all soda products 6" from floor in rear storeroom. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide internal thermometers for all refrigerators and freezers. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cl...
FAIL July 10, 2008 at 5:49 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Properly store all soda products 6" from floor in rear storeroom. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide internal thermometers for all refrigerators and freezers. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cl...
PASS March 11, 2008 at 3:11 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Properly store all food and drinks at least 6" from floor. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Properly replace torn door gasket on 2 Door refrigerator unit. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermomet...
FAIL February 25, 2008 at 5:00 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Properly store all food and drinks at least 6" from floor. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Properly replace torn door gasket on 2 Door refrigerator unit. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermomet...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department