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Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Address
660 BEACON ST
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
31 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-102.11
✓ Corrected

Labeled Common Name

Detegents in bottles with no labels. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 41.7.102
⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Cuttinh board on rolling cart heavily scoared and soiled. Clean to remove and resurface.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 14-4-202.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Sponges being used at 3 bay sink. Discontinue use.

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115
✓ Corrected

Equipment Thermometers

Thermometer in small Beverage-Air cooler not operating properly. Replace.

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 17.4.204
• MINOR 17-4-302.14
✓ Corrected

Test Kit Provided

Test kit for 3 bay sink with water damage. Replace.

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 17.4.302
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11
✓ Corrected

Installed and Maintained

Seal around Grease trap broken and emitting an odor near 3 bay sink. Work order has been placed for broken seal. Provide temporay repair until part has been received to address odor.

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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