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211 Better Bagels

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Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 3:23 PM

Address
211 CONGRESS ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
15 inspections
8 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Fire extinguisher discharged in oven. Sooty water on floors. Clean and sanitize all areas with a professional cleaning company. Provide invoice to Health Department

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.008/8-404.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Voluntary Closure. Fire in deck oven at bagel bakery. No food exposed loss of power for less than one hour. Fire extinguisher dicharged in oven then fire department used water. No sprinkler or fire supression system discharged. Refrigeration holding at 41F and below. Food temperatures @ 41-40F. Sooty water from oven on kitchen and walk-in cooler floor. Require professional cleaning and sanitizing. Hot water operating.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.008 | FDA Code: Section 8
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