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Cafe Landwer

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Friday, October 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM

Address
900 BEACON ST
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FS
Violations
9 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 4 major
Facility History
24 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.16-P

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

In the cold holding unit on the island in the kitchen the liquid eggs were 56F; the staff stated the eggs had been placed in the cold holding unit around an hour ago. Other items in the cold holding unit: diced onions 32F; tomato sauce 41F; there was a noticable gap from the bottom plate of the cold holding unit and the hotel pan holding the eggs. The staff voluntarily discarded the liquid eggs retrieved more liquid eggs from the walkin refigerator that was 41F and placed the new liquid eggs in a container that made full contact with the bottom of the cold holding unit. In multiple carafes there is milk or cream at elevated temperatures of 49F-56F; the person in charge discarded the dairy in the carafes. Hold cold TCS items at 41F or below.

Why This Matters

RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.

Code Requirements

Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.16-P1

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

There was fried eggplant left on top of an oven in the kitchen that per a staff member the health inspector questioned had been cooked an hour ago. Staff voluntairly discarded the three pieces of eggplant. Hold TCS foods at 135F or above or 41F or below.

Why This Matters

RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.

Code Requirements

Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

The person in charge did not answer with the correct minimum internal cooking temperatures of chicken fish ground meats or the proper minimum temperatures for cold or hot holding; the person in charge was unable to name the reportable illnesses. The person in charge must be knowlegable about food safety emplyee health requirements and must be able to take active managerial control.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.14-PF

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

The location's test kit for the three comparment sink is water damaged throughout and no longer works; provide a new test kit for the sanitizer used at the three compartment sink.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-501.112-PF

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Using the location's plate simulator four times in the high temperature dish machine the temperature did not go above 157F. Repair dish machine so that a minimum of 165F is reached at the manifold. A repair call was made during the inspection and should be completed Monday.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Observed soiled wiping cloths in the hand sink in the kitchen a soiled dish in the other sink in the island at the kitchen and observed an employee wetting a wiping cloth from a hand sink in the kitchen; the health inspector instructed employees to remove the soiled items and sanitize the hand sinks. Hand sinks shall only be used for hand washing and nothing else.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.002/2-402.11-C

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

There were several empoyees working in the kitchen handling food without effective hair restraints; provide.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.

Code Requirements

All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.004/4-601.11-C

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

At the ice machine in the kitchen across from the walkin freezer there is pink slime in the interior of the ice machine; clean and sanitize.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-202.15-C

Outer Openings Protected (C)

The front door to the outdoor seating area was propped open during the entirety of the inspection; doors to the outside must remain closed to prevent pest entry. At the rear entrance there is sunlight visible through gaps in the door and door frame when the door is close; repair or replace so no sunlight is visible.

Why This Matters

PEST INVASION: Open doors allow entry of flies (carry 100+ pathogens), rodents (35+ diseases), and airborne contaminants. One fly can contaminate entire prep area in minutes, landing on 30+ surfaces spreading E. coli, Salmonella.

Code Requirements

Install self-closing devices on ALL exterior doors immediately. Doors must close completely within 3 seconds. No gaps over 1/4 inch. Consider air curtains for frequently used doors. Keep doors closed when not in active use.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department