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Monday, December 4, 2023 at 7:42 PM

Address
400 TREMONT ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
FS
Violations
8 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
20 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-203.12-PF
✓ Corrected

Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Shellstock tags not stored in chronological order or showing the date of last served /sold.Maintain shellstock tags stored for 90 days in chronological order with the last served/sold datemarking.

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.14-PF
✓ Corrected

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Provide a chlorine test kit on site (testing done using the inspectors test kit)

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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.002/2-402.11-C
✓ Corrected

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Employees missing hair restraints.Provide

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.

Code Requirements

All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.004/4-501.11-C

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Low temp bar machine not reading chlorine.Repair Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions. PIC instructing staff to use the kitchen machine Upon re-inspection parts on order Machine out of service

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-303.11-C
✓ Corrected

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Light bulb missing above the cook line.Repair/replace

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
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.13-C
✓ Corrected

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Clean the walk in freezer floor to remove food 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
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.14-C
✓ Corrected

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Hood sticker observed expired on 10.11.23.Provide a proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker PIC stating it was done invoice not provided. If done provide an invoice post new sticker

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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR L1
✓ Corrected

Provide a choke safe employee on site. Post current certification

Why This Matters

Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected

Code Requirements

Must comply with all applicable food code requirements

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department