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Friday, July 20, 2018 at 3:59 PM

Address
89 CHARLES ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
35 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11
✓ Corrected

PIC Performing Duties

Allergy awareness certificate on site has expired.Provide current allergy awareness full time employee certificate. No proof of CFPM certificate on site.Provide full time employee certified food protection managers current certificate.

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
⚠ MAJOR 01-3-203.12
✓ Corrected

Tags & Records

Shellstock tags observed not stored in chronological order. Maintained proper storage of shell stock tags in chronological order/held for 90 days

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.203
• MINOR 13-2-304/402.11
✓ Corrected

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Provide hair restraints for employees.

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
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115
✓ Corrected

Equipment Thermometers

Provide working internal thermometers in all refrigeration units.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department