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ABE & LOUIE'S

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Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Address
793 BOYLSTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
45 inspections
22 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.002/2-301.12-P

Cleaning Procedure (P)

No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(B). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(B) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Warewashing handsink with buckets inside raw bar handsink with narrow pathway hindering access cookline handsink with pan in front of it basement prep handsink obstructed by a keg. Corrected on site.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-301.11-PF

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Upon inspection no handsoap and cookline and raw bar handsinks. Corrected on site.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
β€’ MINOR 590.004/4-501.15-C

Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)

Both bar dishwashers down. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in place at high temp dish machine in kitchen.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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