Beth Israel Deaconess
FAILFriday, February 9, 2024 at 2:50 AM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-701.11-P
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Electric fryer unit in the grill station tipped over spilling grease on the floor small fire resulting fire extinguisher discharged Exposed foood items were placed into the rear kitchen upright refrigeration unit for disposal the next business day per disposal order--OK Dan Prendergast
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.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Electric fryer unit tipped spilling grease on to the floor small fire resulted staff discharged a chemical fire extinguisher. BFD responded No power loss no smoke odors or soot Staff voluntarily closed the grill station. Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast was notified Grill station to remain voluntarily closed Affected food items to be denatured/disposed the next business per disposal order Provide a professional cleaning company to clean/sanitize/disinfect affected locations repair equipment as needed provide all cleaning documentation be re-inspected by building & Health before approval to re-open
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.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Repair/replace damaged equipment as needed
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean all equipment counters shelving prep stations to remove fire extinguisher powder residue grease & soils.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean/sanitize/disinfect the grill station & rear kitchen using a professional cleaning company to remove grease soils & residue from a fire extinguisher disharge. Provide all cleaning documentation be re-inspected by building & Health before approval to re-open
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