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Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 3:55 PM

Address
354 LONGWOOD AV
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
37 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.16-P
✓ Corrected

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

Quiche 55F Lentil soup 63F Ham/cheese baquette 53F overnight in front counter display case per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. Items to be denatured/disposed per Disposal order Discussed cold holding with the PIC

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 590.007/7-102.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007 | FDA Code: Section 7
• MINOR 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
✓ Corrected

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

No proof on site of a food managers and allergen awareness certificates.Provide current certificates from a full time employee.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(C) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.004/4-501.11-C
✓ Corrected

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Front counter display case reading 51F.Repair Maintain display case 41F or below for proper cold holding.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department