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Monday, August 21, 2017 at 6:32 PM

Address
48 GLOUCESTER
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
39 inspections
16 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14
✓ Corrected

Cooling

Container of rice at service line 56F Larger container in walkin at 48F. Rice prepared day before. Reviewed procedures with PIC. Rice voluntarily discarded at time of inspection

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 12-3--301.11
✓ Corrected

Prevention of Contamination from Hands

Observed employee handling Ready to Eat foods with bare hands at time of inspection. PIC must review proper handwashing and glove use

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

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

• MINOR 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Area below grill with heavy food buildup and soils- Clean with proper frequency

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department