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Back Bay Social Club

PASS

Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 2:52 PM

Address
867 BOYLSTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
38 inspections
16 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Prep Area- Slicer with dried up food debris. Can opener with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly. Pizza Station- Pizza Peel stored on top of the oven. Store properly in a clean and sanitized surface. Wooden Pizza Peels chipped. Resurface or replace. Ice Machine- interior soiled. Clean Properly.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12
✓ Corrected

Food Container Labels

Bulk food containers with no label or not legible label. Provide proper label.

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 14-4-202.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Upper Level Bar-Metal Cup used to dispense ice. Provide a handled utensil.

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 17-4-302.14
✓ Corrected

Test Kit Provided

No sanitizer test kit for the QUATs sanitizer at three bay sink. 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 24-4-903.11
✓ Corrected

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Some boxes with paper equipment stored on the floor near the mop sink. Elevate 6 inches or above.

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 32-6-301.11-02.11
✓ Corrected

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Paper towel missing in two of the lower level handwash sinks. PIC provided. Proper signage missing at the cooking line hand wash sink and at the upper level bar. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
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