Boston News Cafe
FAILMonday, November 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Food Item on the steam table chicken 125 F degrees/ Products must be 135 degree or above / PIC reheated the chicken to 165F and up.( corrected on site) train staff on monitoring temperature
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.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention.Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Sanitizer solution set up in red bucket at the front counter at below 0ppm quats- Review procedures for sanitizer set up with employees
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Food Labels (Pf)
Display case / provide proper labeling to all prepackaged fruit cups
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original 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.
590.004/4-901.12-C
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
observed soiled wiping cloths on the counter/properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm
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.