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BIRCH STREET BISTRO

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 9:42 PM

Address
14 BIRCH RD
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
Facility History
30 inspections
14 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Ensure all raw poultry and raw shell eggs are stored underneath any and all ready to eat foods including fresh produce in the refrigerated walk -in unit. Bad retail practice- no evidence of cross contamination at this time

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.16-C

Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Clean lights sheilds in the basement prep area to remove all visible debris

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department