Boston Harbor Hotel
FAILWednesday, April 5, 2017 at 4:34 PM
Violations Cited
03-3-501.16(A)
Cold Holding
Several items inside of the cooler at the Sea Grill with elevated temperatures of 58F. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods had been prepared from earlier in the morning.
Why This Matters
THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.
Code Requirements
ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.
Corrective Actions
IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure
08-3-305-307.11
Food Protection
Hand sink located directly in the middle of a preparation table with no splash guards present. Provide.
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.
14-4-202.11
Food Contact Surfaces Design
Long cuttin board over cooler in Sea Grill visibly soiled and heavily scoared. Resurface or replace. Cutting board was removed at the time of the inspection.
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.
15-4-202.16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Gaskest around Traulsen #5 damaged and torn. Replace. Several storage racks with what appears to be a rust like substance. Resurface or Replace.Drip tray inside of the Traulsen cooler at Sea Grill leaking into the cooler. Address and make any necesarry repairs. Deli cooler at the Sea Grill with an elevated temperature of 58F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Drip tray of condensor inside of the meat cooler dripping. Address and make any necessary repairs. Several storage racks inside of the seafood walk-in cooler with a rust like substance. Replace.
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.
23-4-602.13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Excess moisture on the lower shelf of the Traulsen cooler in the Sea Grill. Clean to remove. Excess ice build-up on the condensor inside of the walk-in freezer. Defrost and clean to remove.
Why This Matters
INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.
Code Requirements
Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.
Corrective Actions
Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log