TOPASIO RESTAURANT
Latest: PASS
April 26, 2023
Address
120 MERIDIAN ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
51 inspections
25 failures
License
License #21210
Last inspected: April 26, 2023
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
April 26, 2023
at 6:28 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Pork cooked the previous night in the stand up reach in at 50F in a deep food grade bucket / Discussed using a sheet pan to spread product out to cool evenly and properly / Voluntarily disposed of due to being out...
FAIL
April 12, 2023
at 4:24 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Pork cooked the previous night in the stand up reach in at 50F in a deep food grade bucket / Discussed using a sheet pan to spread product out to cool evenly and properly / Voluntarily disposed of due to being out...
PASS
October 3, 2022
at 5:53 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Rice cooked 2.5 hours prior 86F / Rice returned to stove to reheat to 165F for 15 seconds and start the cooling process again. As discussed ensure cooling parameters are met as described below. | 590.003/3-501.16...
FAIL
September 21, 2022
at 6:39 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Rice cooked 2.5 hours prior 86F / Rice returned to stove to reheat to 165F for 15 seconds and start the cooling process again. As discussed ensure cooling parameters are met as described below. | 590.003/3-501.16...
PASS
February 15, 2022
at 7:36 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths out on counters / Discontinue and store in sanitizer solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Equipment and surrounding walls in kitchen wi...
FAIL
February 1, 2022
at 7:32 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths out on counters / Discontinue and store in sanitizer solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Equipment and surrounding walls in kitchen wi...
PASS
July 8, 2021
at 6:11 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet/soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.14-C - Food Preparation (C): Observed container with vegitables placed at rinse bay while w...
FAIL
July 1, 2021
at 3:29 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet/soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.14-C - Food Preparation (C): Observed container with vegitables placed at rinse bay while w...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 3, 2021
at 7:43 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper hot holding and proper warewashing. Ensure that all hand sinks are properly staffed all the time | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitatio...
FAIL
January 27, 2021
at 7:50 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper hot holding and proper warewashing. Ensure that all hand sinks are properly staffed all the time | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitatio...
PASS
September 1, 2020
at 4:19 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures and clean up kit for vomiting and diarrheal event. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet on counter. ...
FAIL
August 25, 2020
at 7:14 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures and clean up kit for vomiting and diarrheal event. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet on counter. ...
PASS
January 21, 2020
at 4:25 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked beef sitting out - 57F / Brought out for an hour and a half for lunch rush and left near stove / Discontinue and provide 41F or below at...
FAIL
January 8, 2020
at 5:56 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked beef sitting out - 57F / Brought out for an hour and a half for lunch rush and left near stove / Discontinue and provide 41F or below at...
PASS
September 6, 2019
at 4:05 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken 55F / Steak 55F / Pork 50F All prepared yesterday in reach in unit. Items have been voluntarily disposed of due to being out of tempe...
FAIL
August 22, 2019
at 6:04 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken 55F / Steak 55F / Pork 50F All prepared yesterday in reach in unit. Items have been voluntarily disposed of due to being out of tempe...
PASS
July 17, 2018
at 12:30 PM
1 violation
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Stand up reach in unit operating at 56F / Unit was taken out of service and cleaned and defrosted but is still running at 56F / Unit will not be used until it is properly repaired. An...
FAIL
July 9, 2018
at 8:41 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Steak 51F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Stand up reach in unit operating at 56F / Unit was taken out of service and cleaned and defrosted ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 29, 2018
at 3:01 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Steak 51F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Stand up reach in unit operating at 56F / Unit was taken out of service and cleaned and defrosted ...
FAIL
June 19, 2018
at 4:11 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Steak 55F Half chicken 53F / Items have been voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time / Provide proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below at all times. | 04-...
PASS
May 22, 2018
at 2:52 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken tamales sitting out on counter wrapped 119F Cooked at 10am / Provide proper hot holding temperatures. Discussed keeping in stainless steel container on flat grill / PIC moved to flat grill. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Col...
FAIL
May 3, 2018
at 3:26 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken tamales sitting out on counter wrapped 119F Cooked at 10am / Provide proper hot holding temperatures. Discussed keeping in stainless steel container on flat grill / PIC moved to flat grill. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Col...
PASS
November 15, 2017
at 7:15 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Large amount of eggs left in room temperature. Registered 65F. PIC stated they had been out for 1 hour and placed them inside the refrigerator. Maintain at 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open Bags...
FAIL
November 8, 2017
at 5:22 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Large amount of eggs left in room temperature. Registered 65F. PIC stated they had been out for 1 hour and placed them inside the refrigerator. Maintain at 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open Bags...
PASS
May 23, 2016
at 6:40 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk Food Containers missing proper labels. Provide. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Three Bay Sink missing proper signage and proper drain plugs (plastic bag used to block the drain). Pro...
FAIL
May 16, 2016
at 3:58 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk Food Containers missing proper labels. Provide. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Three Bay Sink missing proper signage and proper drain plugs (plastic bag used to block the drain). Pro...
PASS
November 2, 2015
at 3:52 PM
9 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide food thermometer. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in refrigerators. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair basement door. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermo...
FAIL
October 27, 2015
at 4:49 PM
9 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide food thermometer. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in refrigerators. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair basement door. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 3, 2015
at 2:20 PM
13 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair door to ice machine. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement -Clean and defrost reach in units. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - ...
FAIL
May 28, 2015
at 3:21 PM
13 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement -Clean and defrost reach in units. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezer. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair door to ice machine. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - ...
PASS
October 16, 2014
at 4:57 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide chlorine test kit | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 38-6-303.11 -...
FAIL
October 9, 2014
at 3:14 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide chlorine test kit | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 38-6-303.11 -...
PASS
February 14, 2014
at 4:28 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Kitchen - Remove all tin foil from shelving. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Kitchen - Provide wash and rinse signs for 3 bay sink. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible t...
FAIL
February 4, 2014
at 3:24 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Kitchen - Remove all tin foil from shelving. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Kitchen - Provide wash and rinse signs for 3 bay sink. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
March 11, 2013
at 4:59 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: in basement keep all supplies at least 6 inches off floor area. | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: provide cover for personal drinks stored in kitchen. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove...
FAIL
February 25, 2013
at 5:05 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: in basement keep all supplies at least 6 inches off floor area. | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: provide cover for personal drinks stored in kitchen. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
April 5, 2012
at 5:01 PM
16 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: clean exterior of all bulk food containers and provide proper scoops for dispensing bulk foods | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide scoops with a handle for dispensing bulk foods. ...
FAIL
March 19, 2012
at 2:47 PM
16 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: clean exterior of all bulk food containers and provide proper scoops for dispensing bulk foods | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide scoops with a handle for dispensing bulk foods. ...
PASS
June 17, 2011
at 5:01 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Lid on ice machine is broken Replace or repair | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: Repair broken floor in front of warewashing area as discussed | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designe...
FAIL
June 10, 2011
at 5:52 PM
14 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooling down soups in deep original containers. Implement a new system as discussed | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Lid on ice machine is broken Replace or repair | 15...
FAIL
June 3, 2011
at 4:12 PM
12 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooling down soups in deep original containers. Implement a new system as discussed | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove all cardboard being used to line shelving | 17-4...
PASS
October 13, 2010
at 12:05 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 12, 2010
at 3:29 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beans on top of stove are 110F Re-heated to 160F. Hot hold at 140F or above. Cooked three hours earlier. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Thermometer is broken -replace | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Co...
FAIL
October 5, 2010
at 4:04 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beans on top of stove are 110F Re-heated to 160F. Hot hold at 140F or above. Cooked three hours earlier. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Thermometer is broken -replace | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Co...
PASS
January 29, 2010
at 6:45 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove cardboard from fridge and provide a cleanable and non-absorbant surface Missing cover for outlet on prep table.Replace | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean light fixtures...
FAIL
January 22, 2010
at 5:39 PM
12 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods.Corrected during interview. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all exposed food products during storage | 09-3-301.11(C) - Hand...
FAIL
January 15, 2010
at 3:52 PM
12 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods.Corrected during interview. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all exposed food products during storage | 09-3-301.11(C) - Hand...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 17, 2009
at 3:00 PM
30 violations
01-3-202.18 - Shellstock ID: | 01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to identify product properly. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Soups are 120F. Reheated to 140F. Hot ...