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Blue Hill House of Pizza

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Monday, October 2, 2023 at 4:39 PM

Address
161 BLUE HILL AVE
Roxbury, MA 02119
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
28 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-205.15-P

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Observed leaky faucet on warewashing sink. Contact a licensed plumber for repairs and provide a report of completion

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Observed sliced deli meats stored in refrigerated unit held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat food items held over 24hrs.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Observed soiled knives stored on knife rack. Maintain clean and sanitized knives on knife rack Observed heavy food debris / spills inside freezer sections on refrigerated units. Clean to remove all spills / debris Observed soiled exterior of bulk containers. Clean to remove all soils

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.12-C

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Observed multiple squeeze bottles without labels. Provide a label on all squeeze bottles with the common name of the food item stored inside

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Obseved food spills on wall behind rack near cooking range and heavy food debis underneath sandwich station. Thoroughly clean to remove all spills / debris

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

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