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Banyan Bar & Refuge

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.008/8-404.11-PF

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

PIC Liz Brown present Fire in kitchen overnight. Soot and damaged equipment at cookline. Loss of electricity to cookline refrigeration. All food affected by loss of power discarded by staff. Contact ISD Health when cleaning of hood and kitchen is complete Building Department has signed off on life safety equipment and ansul system has been reset.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.008 | FDA Code: Section 8
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