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Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 4:39 PM

Address
25 THOMSON PL
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
29 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-3-603.11
✓ Corrected

Consumer Advisories

Consumer advisory type set font too small to read missing reminder component for tuna served under cooked and raw egg in mixed drink. Make necessary corrections. Handout provided via email. Allergen advisory missing from drink menu (eggs used in drink item). Provide. Updated menu on website to reflect changes

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

• MINOR 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean visible dust on exterior of ice machines and vents.

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