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Beantown Pho & Grill

PASS

Friday, June 28, 2019 at 4:45 PM

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

Violations Cited

• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Tape on door handlers of 2 door upright refrigeration unit - Kitchen/prep

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 37-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Built up soils dust and grime on walls and attachments - Openings in walls/ceilings - A/C Chemical closet Ceiling tiles not smooth durable easily cleanable and non absorbant missing/loose ceiling tiles throughout Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage area/dining room Built up soils on walls and attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage area Walls not smooth durable easily cleanable and non absorbant - Hot water tank room

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
• MINOR 42-5-203.13
✓ Corrected

Mop Sink not Provided

No mop sink - PIC stated the mop water is dumped into toilet. Install mop sink per code: 5-203.13 Service Sink. (A) At least 1 service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be pro-vided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. (B) Toilets and urinals may not be used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Owner applied for a variance - Variance pending approval by Division of Health Inspections

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 42.5.203
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