Boston Marriott Long Wharf - FS
FAILThursday, December 3, 2020 at 4:35 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.18-P
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)
Products in walk-in past expiration dates dispose and maintain products within expiration dates
Why This Matters
LISTERIA GROWTH: Unlike other bacteria, Listeria grows in refrigeration. After 7 days can reach dangerous levels. Causes severe illness in pregnant women (20% miscarriage rate), elderly (20% mortality). 1,600 illnesses, 260 deaths annually.
Code Requirements
Date mark ALL ready-to-eat TCS foods: Day prepared = Day 1, Use within 7 days, Mark with prep OR discard date, Include on labels: date, product name, initials. DISCARD unmarked foods. Train all staff on system.
590.004/4-301.14-C
Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
Hoods in upper and lower kitchen with expired hood stickers have cleaned/serviced
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Drain at hand sink in lower kitchen leaking repair
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.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Controlling Pests (C)
Droppings found in food service equipment room clean to remove and supplied detailed exterminator report
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.