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Boston Marriott Longwharf

PASS

Monday, January 28, 2008 at 4:49 PM

Address
296 STATE ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
71 inspections
28 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 31-5-203.11
✓ Corrected

Number Convenient

Coffee station - no hand sink.

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 31.5.203
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11
✓ Corrected

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Oceana Main Kitchen - Mechanical refrigeration not operating and maintaining 41 F or below. (Food products stored on ice not submerged in ice food product not maintain 41 F or below).

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 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Ware washing room (3 bay sink) - Rusted exterior of grease trap.

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Bar area Oceana Main kitchen warewashing locker room - Clean walls and all attachements. Locker room - Exposed insulation. Clean ceiling and all attachments. Employee cafe Main Kitchen and Banquet kitchen - Clean hood filters. Ice machine area - Clean ceiling. Main Kitchen warewashing areas - Peeling and flaking paint on walls.

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