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BOURBON ST. CAFE

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Friday, April 9, 2010 at 3:18 PM

Address
417 WASHINGTON ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
123 inspections
63 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Spicy chicken uncovered in steam table at 128F.Uncovered boneless pork at 94F.Uncovered chicken and broccoli at 124.1F.Uncovered bourbon chicken at 108.6FUncovered crab ragoon at 105.8FUncovered chicken wings at118.9F.There was multiple products tested at 140F and higher.I strongly recommend that establishment get clear covers for pans so that heat can remain inside pan and keep product at 140F and so customer can see product.PIC tried to invert a stainless pan for cover.Cooked chicken sitting covered on rear prep table at 116.9F.Cooked pork covered sitting on prep table in rear at96.9F.Spicy chicken in warmer unit in rear at 138F(Much better-Keep unit hot enough to maintain 140F).Cooked rice sitting covered without heat control on Food storage barrel at 141F(?).

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

Raw chicken stored over raw shelled eggs in reach-in refridge as well as vegetables.Raw chicken stored over vegetables in Walk-in refridge.

Why This Matters

Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.302
• MINOR 10-3-304.12

Food Utensil Storage

Utensil for rice stored in water.Properly store.

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 10.3.304
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Wiping cloths that were wet lying on equipment(soda machine ice bin lid) and countertops.Properly set up appropriate sanitizer buckets(Raw animal foods Non- food contact surfaces and RTE surfaces).

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
• MINOR 39-6-304.11

Rooms and Equipment Vented

Basement storage room where walk-in refridge is is extremely hot.Please ensure room is properly ventilated.

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 39.6.304
• MINOR 42-5-203.13

Mop Sink not Provided

No mop sink in restaurant.Bucket of mop water sitting in basement storage room.PIC couldn't explain where dirty mop water was disposed.Either work agreement out with facilities to utilize their mop sink or provide.PIC lead me outside to alley when I asked where does mop water go????Please do not dispose of dirty mop water out back alley.

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 42.5.203
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