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Boston Common Coffee Co.

FAIL

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 3:55 PM

Address
99 CANAL ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
19 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Corn chowder with temperature of 109F at servicing line. Prepared one hour prior. Food worker rethermalized to 140F. Maintain hot holding at 140F or above.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL M-3-603.11

Consumer Advisories

No consumer advsory on menu for eggs cooked to order. Provide. Provided handout.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Grab and go chef salad temperature of 54F. Worker stated had been 20 minutes prior. Incorporate a cooling step for salads to 41F before being presented for retail sale. Worker took corrective action and cooled remainder of salads in preperation step to 41f or below before being presented for retail sale.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 04.3.501
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

No soap at rear kicthen area hand sink. Provide. PIC took corrective action and filled soap at time of inspection.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
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