Boston Chops Downtown
PASSWednesday, October 29, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
TCS items in the cold rails and inside the reach in units where the expo station is are all elevated 55F-62F staff placed items in the cold holding unit around 5pm. The external readout on the unit says 40F but an internal thermomter was reading 60F. The person in charge voluntarily discarded all the elevated TCS items and placed an emergency call to their repair company; and the staff will be utilizing the walk in cooler to retrieve items until the cold holding unit is fixed. The only items that were at 41F or below were the shelled oysters and the cooked shrimp. At the saute station minced shallots and garlic were being held at ambient without any ice or active cold holding at 66-80F; the person in charge voluntairly discarded the shallots and garlic and produced a hotel pan with ice to hold the TCS items properly. Hold cold TCS items at 41F or below.
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
At the saute station mac and cheese sauce was 80F held in a hotel pan on top of the stovetop and had been out of the walk in refigerator since 5pm. The person in charge voluntairly discarded the cheese sauce. Hold hot TCS items at 135F or above.
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
At the high temperature warewashing machine in the barrel room the temperature at the plate using the location's irreversible thermometer did not go above 149F after four attempts. The person in charge placed a call to get the unit repaired and the staff in the barrel room will utilize a different location's warewashing machine. All other high temperature dish machines were observed working properly.
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 temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Throughout the kitchen there are in use squeeze bottles without name labels; provide name labels for items removed from bulk packaging and placed into new containers.
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.