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Back Bay Sandwich

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Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 8:21 PM

Address
31 SAINT JAMES AV
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
46 inspections
19 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14
✓ Corrected

Cooling

Thick tightly wrapped packages of sliced meats in refrigeration at 49F- 56F. Per PIC products sliced 1-2 hours prior to inspection . Ensure during process foods are properly cooled to 41F or below before wrapping for storage Chicken salad prepared prior to service in service line 50F. Products must be cooled to 41F or below before being placed 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
• MINOR 10-3-304.12
✓ Corrected

Food Utensil Storage

Knives stored between equipment between use- Discontinue

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 10.3.304
• MINOR 17-4-302.14
✓ Corrected

Test Kit Provided

No test kit available at time of inspection for quats sanitizer- Provide

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 17.4.302
• MINOR 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Interiors of multiple refrigerators with food soils and spills- Clean

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department