Boston Pizza & Grill
FAILThursday, June 16, 2022 at 2:37 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-307.11-C
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
PIC will need to find a location for staff to store personal items (phones pocketbooks hair clip) in a non cooking or food prep area. Found them on cooking line and pizza station. Hair clip under grate at pizza station.
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 safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Thawing (C)
Discontinue to thaw at room temperature. Thaw the day before in refrigerator from the freezer run it under water or cook frozen.
Why This Matters
SURFACE CONTAMINATION: Room temperature thawing allows surface to reach 70°F+ while interior frozen. Bacteria multiply 7-fold every hour. Creates perfect conditions for Salmonella, Campylobacter growth. Major factor in poultry-related illnesses.
Code Requirements
Approved thawing methods ONLY: Under refrigeration (best), Under cold running water (70°F) in sink, In microwave if cooking immediately, As part of cooking process. NEVER at room temperature. Plan ahead for slow thawing.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Clean hood filters of grease build up. Hood sticker good until July 2022
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.