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Boston Park Plaza (Main Kitchen/Room Serv.)

FAIL

Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 12:58 PM

Address
50 PARK PZ
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
60 inspections
30 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-401.11-.12

Good Hygienic Practices

Observed employee at cookline eating with hans/ no glove use Review procedures with employee to prevent contamination from hands

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 12.2.401
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Serving boards used for pizzas and cutting boards with soils and heavily scored- 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.

FDA Code: Section 15.4.202
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

Rinse guage on high temperature dishwasher fluctuating between 160F-198F. Ensure rinse temperature maintained at 180F-194F. Thermal strips used to indicate machine properly sanitizing

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Ceiling outside of walkins damaged and cracked- Make proper repairs

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