Did Brendan Behan Pub pass their Boston health inspection?

Brendan Behan Pub passed their inspection on March 21, 2025.

Where is Brendan Behan Pub located?

Brendan Behan Pub is located at 378 CENTRE ST, Boston, MA.

Brendan Behan Pub

Q: What critical health violations were found at Brendan Behan Pub?

Critical violation: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P). INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.

PASS

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Address

378 CENTRE ST

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-501.114-P

✓ Corrected

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

At this time found low temperature dishwasher out of sanitizer. PIC will not use the dishwasher and use plastic cups until working properly.

Why This Matters

INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.

Code Requirements

Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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