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Buttermilk & Bourbon

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Monday, March 4, 2024 at 6:43 PM

Address
160 COMMONWEALTH AV
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
8 total
โš ๏ธ 2 critical
โš  1 major
Facility History
40 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

โš ๏ธ CRITICAL 590.004/4-101.15-P
โœ“ Corrected

Galvanized Metal Use Limitation (P)

Raw bar shell fish tub constructed of galvinized metal. Replace with NSF grade materials.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
โš ๏ธ CRITICAL 590.007/7-206.12-P
โœ“ Corrected

Rodent Bait Stations (P)

Rodent bait station opposite trash area behind building open and not secured. Correct at once.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper pest control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007 | FDA Code: Section 7
โš  MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
โœ“ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

What appears to be mice droppings under shelving in dry storage room. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.

Why This Matters

SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.

Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
โ€ข MINOR 590.005/5-501.115-C
โœ“ Corrected

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Clean dumpster storage surfaces of buildup.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
โ€ข MINOR 590.005/5-501.116-C
โœ“ Corrected

Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Clean waste oil container of visible soils.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
โ€ข MINOR 590.006/6-501.113-C
โœ“ Corrected

Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Mops and brooms stored on wall in close proximity to frozen dessert machine. Relocate away from food equipment single use articles & linens.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
โ€ข MINOR 590.009(E)
โœ“ Corrected

Anti-Choking

Choke save certificate is expired. Provide current. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 ยง 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 ยง 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.009(E). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.009(E)
โ€ข MINOR L1
โœ“ Corrected

No allergen awareness certification posted with CFPM. Provide. Food Allergen Awareness Training. (a) Such food establishments shall have on staff a certified food protection manager who has been issued a Massachusetts certificate of allergen awareness training by an allergen awareness training verification program recognized by the Department. The certificate will be valid for five years. (b) The certified food protection manager shall: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of major food allergens by posting the Massachusetts food allergen awareness training certificate; and 2. Ensure that employees are properly trained in food allergy awareness as it relates to their assigned duties.

Why This Matters

Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected

Code Requirements

Must comply with all applicable food code requirements

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