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B.U. TOWERS HALL

FAIL

Monday, September 8, 2008 at 2:01 PM

Address
140 BAY STATE RD
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
Facility History
13 inspections
3 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

The products next to the grill are stored on ice but it is not maintaining temperature. Ensure that temperatures are maintained. Four trays of chicken are out at room temperature for prep. Properly maintain temperature during prep.

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 04.3.501
• MINOR 10-3-304.12

Food Utensil Storage

Ice scoop is stored on top of machine. Store properly. Bulk food container scoops are buried in product. Store properly.

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 19-4-501.18-.110

Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.

The wash temperature on the high temperature dishwasher is less than 160F. Provide proper wash temperature.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 19.4.501
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Frost buildup along the edges of the walk-in freezer. 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 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

The soap dispenser at the prep area handsink is missing. Provide soap.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
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