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Blue Bottle Coffee

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Monday, September 16, 2024 at 5:46 PM

Address
163 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
21 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-306.11-P

Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)

Coffee drip station at service line exposed to customers. Provide barrier to prevent contamination from customers. Sneeze guard is on order. Drip station not being used.

Why This Matters

Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.13-PF
✓ Corrected

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for testing final rinse temperature of dish machine. Provide either strips or thermometer.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.007/7-102.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Surface sanitizer spray bottles without labels. Label all chemical bottles to prevent contamination.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007 | FDA Code: Section 7
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Debris around floor drain at service line. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Water and soils in cabinet under hand sink at service line. Clean and monitor for possible water leak.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.113-C
✓ Corrected

Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Mop closet is not enclosed. Provide door or enclosure to prevent contamination to kitchen area.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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