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The Playwright

Latest: PASS March 1, 2022

📍 Neighborhood: South Boston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Andrew Square (Red Line)

Address
658 E BROADWAY
South Boston, MA 02127
Inspection History
43 inspections
20 failures
License
License #21571
Last inspected: March 1, 2022

Inspection History (43 most recent)

PASS March 1, 2022 at 5:10 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.12-C - CIP Equipment (C): Clean in between all cooking equipment on the cooking line from visible grease build up | 590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): Replace missing ceiling tiles where needed througho...
PASS March 22, 2021 at 7:07 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean to remove all visible soils | 590.005/5-403.12-C - Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C): Cover grease containers outside when not in use - clean to remove all soils andf grease | 5...
FAIL March 15, 2021 at 7:03 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean to remove all visible soils | 590.005/5-403.12-C - Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C): Cover grease containers outside when not in use - clean to remove all soils andf grease | 5...
FAIL February 11, 2021 at 7:48 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cut produce out at room temperature and some in standing water - once whole intact produce has been cut into in needs to be refrigerated at the approp...
FAIL February 4, 2021 at 7:45 PM
24 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide vomit cleanup kit. Handout provided. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): The CFPM is not monitoring refrigeration maintenance cleaning of e...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 27, 2020 at 6:58 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): Cover all pipes with visibly compromised coverings above the hand sink in the ware washing room
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 7, 2020 at 6:27 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide vomit cleanup kit. Handout provided. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): The CFPM is not monitoring refrigeration maintenance cleaning of e...
FAIL February 5, 2020 at 3:45 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide vomit cleanup kit. Handout provided. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): The CFPM is not monitoring refrigeration maintenance cleaning of e...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 8, 2019 at 8:47 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Open plastic container with standing water next to ice machine until new system os in place empty any pooling water on a daily basis until new system is in place | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance ...
FAIL February 8, 2019 at 5:23 PM
12 violations
08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: Observed food worker chopping romaine lettuce out of the box and introducing into service line. Wash all vegetables prior to preparing and use. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No inside e...
FAIL February 1, 2019 at 4:30 PM
12 violations
08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: Observed food worker chopping romaine lettuce out of the box and introducing into service line. Wash all vegetables prior to preparing and use. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No inside e...
PASS July 23, 2018 at 5:48 PM
3 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No chlorine test kit for dishwasher. Provide. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floor in basement prep area soiled with peeling paint. Clean to remove. Resurface with smooth durable and cleanabl...
FAIL July 16, 2018 at 5:53 PM
3 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No chlorine test kit for dishwasher. Provide. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floor in basement prep area soiled with peeling paint. Clean to remove. Resurface with smooth durable and cleanabl...
PASS September 11, 2017 at 5:59 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 27, 2017 at 6:21 PM
11 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Prvide door sweeps where needed | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Replace where needed | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Test kits -provide |...
FAIL January 20, 2017 at 4:58 PM
11 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Prvide door sweeps where needed | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Replace where needed | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Test kits -provide |...
PASS January 20, 2016 at 6:02 PM
0 violations
PASS February 20, 2015 at 5:23 PM
7 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink is not labeled / Provide labels for wash rinse and sanitze bays. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Sanitizer not registering / Repair. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize:...
FAIL February 11, 2015 at 6:10 PM
7 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink is not labeled / Provide labels for wash rinse and sanitze bays. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Sanitizer not registering / Repair. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize:...
PASS May 1, 2014 at 4:49 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 36-6-201.11 - F...
FAIL April 30, 2014 at 7:22 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 36-6-201.11 - F...
PASS April 24, 2014 at 7:06 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: label al bulk food containers stored in the basement. Clean exterior of containers also. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store anything on top of the ice machine located in the basement...
FAIL April 18, 2014 at 7:21 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: label al bulk food containers stored in the basement. Clean exterior of containers also. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store anything on top of the ice machine located in the basement...
FAIL April 16, 2014 at 1:06 PM
3 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: eliminate with RTE foods | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: repair leak at dishmachine | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: repair constant leak at handsink
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
FAIL April 29, 2013 at 3:04 PM
3 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: eliminate with RTE foods | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: repair leak at dishmachine | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: repair constant leak at handsink
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 31, 2012 at 3:55 PM
5 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: dirty wiping cloth stored on clean cutting board - store clean in sanitizer | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: signage to ladies room | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Co...
FAIL August 20, 2012 at 5:36 PM
5 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: dirty wiping cloth stored on clean cutting board - store clean in sanitizer | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: signage to ladies room | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Co...
PASS December 30, 2011 at 5:06 PM
0 violations
PASS June 13, 2011 at 5:04 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: chicken being hot held at 130f ensure 140f for hot hold | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: fry net sitting in stagnant water store in water 140f or clean and dry | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) ...
FAIL May 23, 2011 at 6:13 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: chicken being hot held at 130f ensure 140f for hot hold | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: fry net sitting in stagnant water store in water 140f or clean and dry | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) ...
PASS October 21, 2010 at 7:00 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 1) door flip unit not operating repair | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) interior cabinets of fryers with grease build up clean to remove | 33-5-501.116 - Improper Cleaning of Receptacle...
FAIL October 7, 2010 at 2:46 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 1) door flip unit not operating repair | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) interior cabinets of fryers with grease build up clean to remove | 33-5-501.116 - Improper Cleaning of Receptacle...
PASS September 21, 2009 at 5:28 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 1) paper lining bottom of beer coolers remove
PASS March 13, 2009 at 4:46 PM
0 violations
PASS January 2, 2009 at 7:02 PM
5 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premis...
FAIL December 17, 2008 at 6:56 PM
5 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: 1) no seperation between drinking ice and cooling ice provide proper seperation to avoid contamination | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) slicer with old soils ...
FAIL December 3, 2008 at 5:46 PM
5 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: 1) no seperation between drinking ice and cooling ice provide proper seperation to avoid contamination | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) slicer with old soils ...
PASS March 26, 2008 at 3:37 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: 1) mashed potatoes at 48f discarded by chef properly follow cooling methods to ensure foods are cooled properly. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) slicer with old soils clean entire unit 2) cutting board...
FAIL March 12, 2008 at 3:42 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: 1) mashed potatoes at 48f discarded by chef properly follow cooling methods to ensure foods are cooled properly. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) slicer with old soils clean entire unit 2) cutting board...
PASS August 20, 2007 at 6:35 PM
4 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: | 43-6-202.111/.112 - Living/Sleeping Quaters/Laundry: | 44-4-802/03.11 - Soiled Linen Storage:
FAIL June 20, 2007 at 4:00 AM
13 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: | 08...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department