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Cafeteria Boston

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Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 4:38 PM

Address
279 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
54 inspections
25 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-401.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Good Hygienic Practices

Employee with open drinks at cookline- Beverages must be in covered container with straw. Removed 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 12.2.401
⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Slicer with dried on soils- Properly wash/ rinse / sanitize after use

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 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Shelving in kitchen heavily worn and paint chipping- Repair

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11
✓ Corrected

Installed and Maintained

Handwash sink at cook line leaking from below- Make proper repairs

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
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11
✓ Corrected

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

No paper towels at handsink at end of cookline- Provide

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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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department