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Bistro du Midi

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Monday, June 22, 2015 at 4:24 PM

Address
272 BOYLSTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
38 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-201/04.11

Separation/Sanitizer Criteria

Rinse cycle for high temperature machine registering 197F.PIC will call for repair.Maintain sanitizer cycle between 180-194F

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
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Freezer door not closing properly causing a large ice build up inside.PIC states a new door is on order and freezer will be cleaned of all unnecessary ice.

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 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

Provide working internal thermometers for all refrigeration.

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 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

Water temperature guage not working.Repair Temperature and rinse gauge not working at dish machine in cafe area.PIC states the parts are on order

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 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Interior of Beer and wine refrigerator soiled on the bottom with sticky substance.Maintain clean

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Hot water faucet leaking at hand sink.Repair

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 29.5.201
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Provide Hand Wash Only signs for all hand sinks. Keep all hand sinks fully stocked with soap and paper towels.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
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