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29 Newbury Street

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Address
29 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
33 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11

PIC Knowledge

Provide proper Serve Safe certified employee for establishment. Provide proper certified food allergen trained employee for establishment. Provide proper receipt of payment for 2013 Health Permit.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

• MINOR 06-3-501.13

PHF's Properly Thawed

Provide proper method of defrosting all PHF's. Shrimp thawing in cold stagnant water.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 06.3.501
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Provide proper handled scoops for all food storage containers in kitchen (Flour Panko bread crumbs etc..)

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.305
• MINOR 24-4-903.11

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Do not store clean knives between equipment in kitchen. Properly keep cleaned and sanitized between uses.

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 24.4.903
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Properly clean exhaust hood ventilation system and ansul pipes above hot food cooking equipment in kitchen.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department