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21 ST. AMENDMENT

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Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 5:19 PM

Address
150 BOWDOIN ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
62 inspections
25 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16
✓ Corrected

Hot Holding

Two trays of Meatloaf left out on counter top 113F .Remove .Reheat to 165Fand maintain 135F PIC corrected at time of inspection.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Heavy soiled ice machine with black substance . EMPTY CLEAN AND SANITIZE before refilling.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 13-2-304/402.11
✓ Corrected

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Some staff with hair restraints . Provide

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 13.2.304
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department