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Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 8:13 PM

Address
354 LONGWOOD AV
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
21 inspections
8 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14

Cooling

Brussel sprouts cooked on grill cooling in deep plastic containers in walkin at 60F. Product placed o service line at 52F. Ensure products are properly cooled and are at 41F or below before placing out for service

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)

Cold Holding

Cut lettuce and raw spinach in open air refrigeration unit at frntservice line at 58-60F. Products plaed in unit 1 hour prior to inspection. Foods must be cold hed at 41F or below. Products removed and placed in walkin at 38F. Products were in plastic containers placed over ice due to refrigeration unit not properly wrking. Place product in metal containers and put less product in to ensure temperature is maintained at 41F or below

Why This Matters

THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.

Code Requirements

ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12

Food Container Labels

Multiple squeeze bottles on service line with no labels- Provide

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Open air refrigeration unit used to hold cut lettuce at 62F. Make proper repairs to ensure unit holds at 41F or below

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 15.4.202
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department