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Boston Burger

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Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 4:05 PM

Address
1100 BOYLSTON ST
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
59 inspections
27 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14

Cooling

The beans cooked the previous evening were cooling in the walk-in cooler and were still 58F in the center and 50F along the edge. Provide proper cooling to be sure that items cool from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours. (The manager was able to take active managerial control and discarded the beans)

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

The temperature gauges on the high temp dishwasher are not moving and they appear to be broken. Repair gauges.

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 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

The back door has a large gap and is allowing light to enter. Repair to provide a rodent proof door.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department