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Whiskey's Steakhouse & Saloon

Latest: PASS February 10, 2020

🍽️ Cuisine: Bar

📍 Neighborhood: Bay Village

🚇 Nearest Transit: Hynes Convention Center (Green Line)

Address
885 BOYLSTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
58 inspections
25 failures
License
License #19890
Last inspected: February 10, 2020

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS February 10, 2020 at 7:14 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the interiors of several light shields to remove debris. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean floor behind bar to remove loose debris. Clean floor under...
FAIL January 30, 2020 at 5:04 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the interiors of several light shields to remove debris. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean floor behind bar to remove loose debris. Clean floor under...
PASS August 15, 2019 at 3:55 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Manager to re-train staff regarding proper cooling procedures.Cold items to be prepared cooled/held 41F or below until needed for service. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/T...
FAIL August 7, 2019 at 4:09 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Manager to re-train staff regarding proper cooling procedures.Cold items to be prepared cooled/held 41F or below until needed for service. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/T...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 7, 2019 at 4:26 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Splash guard at handwash sink observed broken.Repair | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Low temp machine #2 rinse reading 150-160F Guage cover broken.Repair.Maintain low temp r...
FAIL April 30, 2019 at 3:37 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Splash guard at handwash sink observed broken.Repair | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Low temp machine #2 rinse reading 150-160F Guage cover broken.Repair.Maintain low temp r...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 10, 2018 at 5:37 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Mop closet door observed with "2" holes.Repair | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floor to remove large spill-paper storage room | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of ...
PASS June 29, 2018 at 4:33 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk storage bins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide drip hose at soda gun at end of bar. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide working intern...
FAIL June 20, 2018 at 4:39 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk storage bins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide drip hose at soda gun at end of bar. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide working intern...
PASS October 16, 2017 at 7:31 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Chicken Wings that were boiled less than 1 hour prior to inspection heavily wrapped in plastic and placed in walkin to cool at 101F. PIC must ensure proper cooling procedures are followed for cooking and cooling of foods. Pl...
FAIL October 3, 2017 at 6:45 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Chicken Wings that were boiled less than 1 hour prior to inspection heavily wrapped in plastic and placed in walkin to cool at 101F. PIC must ensure proper cooling procedures are followed for cooking and cooling of foods. Pl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 30, 2017 at 10:46 AM
16 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw ground beef stored above whole intact beef - (corrected on site by PIC) | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No tight fitting covers on BBQ sauces stored on shelving - Basemen...
FAIL May 16, 2017 at 2:37 PM
16 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw ground beef stored above whole intact beef - (corrected on site by PIC) | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No tight fitting covers on BBQ sauces stored on shelving - Basemen...
PASS December 2, 2016 at 6:10 PM
3 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floor pitted not smooth durable and easily cleanable. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Chipping peeling paint on ceiling and attachments throughout Walls ceilings an...
PASS November 29, 2016 at 5:09 PM
6 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: 3 bay sink leaking from drain.Repair. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Floor drain covers missing.Provide proper drain covers. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floors ...
FAIL November 15, 2016 at 4:03 PM
18 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Properly cover all bulk storage containers. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide drip hoses at all soda guns. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Shelving used for storage of clean pans with ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 11, 2016 at 5:26 AM
18 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Properly cover all bulk storage containers. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide drip hoses at all soda guns. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Shelving used for storage of clean pans with ...
FAIL September 2, 2016 at 3:23 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn cutting boards | 31-5-203.11 - Number Convenient: No hand sink in ware washing Closest hand sink is location in basement prep area Hand sink set approved by Diane Judge | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Imprope...
FAIL July 1, 2016 at 3:35 PM
18 violations
08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: All fruits used for drink/food must be properly washed and stored in a food grade container - Fruit being cut at bar is in the original card board box. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food handler...
FAIL June 24, 2016 at 3:21 PM
18 violations
08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: All fruits used for drink/food must be properly washed and stored in a food grade container - Fruit being cut at bar is in the original card board box. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food handler...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 23, 2016 at 3:30 PM
4 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Multiple food contact surfaces and utensils exposed to non potable water due to sprinkler burst. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry all affected areas. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Multiple n...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 15, 2016 at 3:12 PM
3 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Multiple food contact surfaces and utensils exposed to non potable water due to sprinkler burst. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry all affected areas. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Multiple n...
PASS October 27, 2015 at 2:40 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food bins missing proper labeling. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Black bean burgers at the grill refrigerating unit registered 51F. Unit 46. PIC removed them to another unit. Maint...
FAIL October 20, 2015 at 3:59 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food bins missing proper labeling. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Black bean burgers at the grill refrigerating unit registered 51F. Unit 46. PIC removed them to another unit. Maint...
PASS May 1, 2015 at 6:59 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk Bins without labels at the prep area. Label properly. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Hand wash sink next to the prep sink. Provide barrier to avoid possible contamination from splashes. ...
FAIL April 28, 2015 at 4:55 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk Bins without labels at the prep area. Label properly. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Hand wash sink next to the prep sink. Provide barrier to avoid possible contamination from splashes. ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 12, 2014 at 3:11 PM
18 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Pull pork reheated to 85 F prior to hot holding. Reheat to 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cold Holding- Raw hamburgers 48F garlick in oil at cook line 79F cole slaw 50F guacamole 56F sour cream 50F st...
FAIL June 5, 2014 at 4:44 PM
18 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Pull pork reheated to 85 F prior to hot holding. Reheat to 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cold Holding- Raw hamburgers 48F garlick in oil at cook line 79F cole slaw 50F guacamole 56F sour cream 50F st...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 25, 2014 at 6:19 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Several pieces of fruit and recent drink spill residue was observed around the bar glass machines and coolers. The floor should be cleaned to remove the soil and stale drink odor. | 37-6-501.11-.1...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS June 26, 2013 at 5:34 PM
4 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: knives stored in stagnant water store clean and dry or in water @ 140f | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: dumpster with denris and pooling waters clean to remove | 36-6-501.11-.12 - I...
FAIL June 12, 2013 at 6:01 PM
4 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: knives stored in stagnant water store clean and dry or in water @ 140f | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: dumpster with denris and pooling waters clean to remove | 36-6-501.11-.12 - I...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS October 31, 2012 at 2:41 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly resurface or replace all damaged cutting boards in basement food prep area. Burned/Damaged cutting boards in basement. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Provide proper stor...
FAIL October 24, 2012 at 4:27 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly resurface or replace all damaged cutting boards in basement food prep area. Burned/Damaged cutting boards in basement. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Provide proper stor...
PASS March 13, 2012 at 2:35 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide proper door sweep for base of basement rear exit door. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper chlorine reading to low temp dishwashers at front bar area. (Need 50ppm) | 30-5-203...
FAIL March 6, 2012 at 4:57 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide proper door sweep for base of basement rear exit door. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper chlorine reading to low temp dishwashers at front bar area. (Need 50ppm) | 30-5-203...
PASS November 7, 2011 at 5:17 PM
4 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: provide sanitizer at proper levels | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: repaint floor as it is worn to provide clean duable non-porous surface which is easily cleanable. | 37-6-201.11 - W...
FAIL October 24, 2011 at 4:04 PM
4 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: provide sanitizer at proper levels | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: repaint floor as it is worn to provide clean duable non-porous surface which is easily cleanable. | 37-6-201.11 - W...
PASS February 7, 2011 at 5:52 PM
6 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: neither (2) bar glass washer is operating with enough chlorine sanitizer. repair to operate with chlorine at 50-150ppm. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: clean all areas of ceili...
FAIL January 27, 2011 at 5:03 PM
6 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: neither (2) bar glass washer is operating with enough chlorine sanitizer. repair to operate with chlorine at 50-150ppm. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: clean all areas of ceili...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 15, 2010 at 6:18 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair drawers or gaskets to ensure drawers fit in unit properly to provide proper temperature control and product protection | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floor is peeling in places a...
PASS April 22, 2010 at 3:04 PM
3 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: employee handling RTE meats with bare hands - eliminate | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide paper towels | 38-6-202.11 - Fixture's not properly shielded: l...
FAIL April 15, 2010 at 2:02 PM
3 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: employee handling RTE meats with bare hands - eliminate | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide paper towels | 38-6-202.11 - Fixture's not properly shielded: l...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 21, 2009 at 7:56 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.19 - Times as a Public Health Control: During lunch kitchen staff were fully cooking chicken breasts and holding them in a clean and sanitized metal container without any temperature control. Although the product was not out of control ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 12, 2009 at 3:02 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Repair the holes in the wall at the base of the stairs from the kitchen to the prep room and the other holes along the base of the walls leading from the rear delivery door to the preparati...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 15, 2009 at 4:35 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: The spray bottles containing cooking oil in the kitchen should be properly labeled. The color of the cooking oil is similar to that of the chlorine-based sanitizer in the basement. | 08-3-305-307.1...
PASS January 5, 2009 at 3:48 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: |...
FAIL December 29, 2008 at 4:29 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers are unlabeled. Label properly. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: There are chicken wings cooling in the refrigerator that are stacked and covered...
PASS July 1, 2008 at 5:29 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bar: Soda gun holders are stored above customer ice. Provide separation. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Employees are cutting bar fruit with their bare hands. Provide gloves and minimize bare hand...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department