🚨 Recent Restaurant Closures 🚨
Home › Bar Volpe › Inspection

Bar Volpe

FAIL

Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 5:59 PM

Address
170 W BROADWAY
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
16 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-502.12-P
✓ Corrected

Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (P)

Establishment is ROP packaging fresh pasta for shipping. Discontinue. Apply for a variance and submitt HACCP plan to isdhealth@boston.gov.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-101.11-P
✓ Corrected

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)

Craftsman tool box in use in pasta room. Provide NSF grade equipment.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-502.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Variance Requirement (Pf)

Establishment is ROP packaging fresh pasta for shipping. Discontinue. Apply for a variance and submitt HACCP plan to isdhealth@boston.gov.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-204.11-PF

Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Pasta preperation room in glass enclosure in dining room has no handsink. Install handsink.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Exposed HVAC duct work and accoustic tiles above pasta making area closest to window. Provide clenable materials. Open hatch in ceiling. Maintain closed.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
View Facility Profile →

Tags

🍽️ Bar 📍 South Boston 🚇 Broadway (Red Line) ⚠️ Rodent Activity ⚠️ Handwashing ⚠️ Floor Maintenance ⚠️ Wall and Ceiling Issues ⚠️ Equipment Maintenance ⚠️ Food Protection
📍 Neighborhoods 🍽️ Cuisines 🚇 Transit ⚠️ Violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department