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Best Western Plus Roundhouse Suites

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 2:23 PM

Address
891 MASSACHUSETTS AV
Roxbury, MA 02119
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
14 inspections
4 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Eggs at 131F and sausage at 109F. Commercially made food needs to be reheated to 165F or above and hot held at 140F.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Location needs to have a hot holding unit for hot foods in back room to hold food until customer area needs them. Discontinue to store on cart or top of cookie oven. PIC can reheat less and put into hot holding units in customer area. Cook as you need it. Freezer in back room not holding temperature. Remove food that has defrosted and put the rest into another freezer until repaired.

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 04.3.501
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

Have rinse gauge repaired on high temperature dishwasher. Stuck on 194F. PIC should get thermal strip to test temperature.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Clean floor in back room.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department