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BOURBON ST. CAFE

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Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 4:09 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Cooked chicken at the front steam table at 119F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above.

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

Open carton of raw eggs observed being stored directly above ready to eat cooked chicken. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no cross contamination from raw eggs. Bag of raw chicken observed being stored directly on top of bag of fresh cut vegetables. Disconitnue and store appropriatley.

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 06-3-501.13

PHF's Properly Thawed

Raw shrimp observed being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.

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 06.3.501
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Single door upright refrigerator in the back preparation room with an elevated temperature of 48F. All foods inside of the unit had just been prepared (as stated by management). Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. All foods were removed from the unit at the time of the inspection.

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 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Interior of the upright single door Turbo Air freezer visibly soiled. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 24-4-903.11

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Large clean bowl observed being stored under the drainage pipe of the single bay sink in the back preparation room. Discontinue and store in a clean and protected area.

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 24.4.903
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

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 29.5.201
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