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Beantown Pho & Grill

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 8:42 PM

Address
272 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 6 critical
Facility History
53 inspections
23 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14
✓ Corrected

Cooling

Large bowl of cooked chicken being broken up into tightly wrapped plastic bags at 79F. Ensure proper cooling procedures are followed. Bowl of cooked tofu cooling on counter 80F All products placed in refrigeration at 41F or below Reviewed proper cooling procedures with PIC

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)
✓ Corrected

Cold Holding

Container next to cookline with sprouts 46F Cut greens 47F. Products must be maintained at 41F or below. Products placed in metal containers and placed on ice at time of inspection

Why This Matters

THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.

Code Requirements

ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11
✓ Corrected

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

Multiple open containers of raw meats including beef chicken and shrimp stacked in refrigeration. Some containers stored within other containers. Provide covered containers to protect foods and store in refrigeration according to cooking temperature. Reviewed with PIC

Why This Matters

Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.302
⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-401.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Good Hygienic Practices

Open drink stored in refrigeration in kitchen. Beverages must be maintained in covered container with straw and may not be stored in refrigeration used for service. Removed at time of inspection

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 12.2.401
⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-201/04.11
✓ Corrected

Separation/Sanitizer Criteria

SAnitizer in low temperature dishwasher at 200ppm (Chlorine) at time of inspection. Chlorine must be maintained at 50-100ppm. Machine not to be used until proper repairs are made use 3 bay sink. Sanitizer at 3 bay Quats 200ppm

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 41.7.201
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11
✓ Corrected

PIC Knowledge

PIC at time of inspection unable to explain cooking temperatures and proper cooling procedures. CFPM was not at establishment at time of inspection.CFPM must review temperature cooling and proper storage of products.

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.

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department