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Banyan Bar & Refuge

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Friday, January 8, 2016 at 3:37 PM

Address
537 TREMONT ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
26 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Multiple repairs done with heavy tape. Handle of microwave Counter at water fill station and paper towel dispenser with heavy tape. Remove and ensure surfaces are maintained smooth durable and cleanable. Removed at time of inspection

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
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Shelving at cookline below cooking surfaces with heavy soils and grease- Clean with proper frequency

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
• MINOR 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14

Toilet Enclosed Clean

Restrooms used by employees without self closing doors- Make proper repairs

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 32.6.501
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department