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Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 4:02 PM

Address
11 BEACON ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
37 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-3--301.11
✓ Corrected

Prevention of Contamination from Hands

Observed employee at cookline assembling sandwich with bare hands. Discontinue. Wash hands with proper frequency and don clean hands in clean gloves while handling RTE foods.

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.

⚠ MAJOR 01-3-203.12
✓ Corrected

Tags & Records

Shell stock tags not being kept in chronological order. Maintain shellstock tags in chronological order for 90 days.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.203
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Bulk food storage containers in walk in cooler being stored directly on floor. Dry food goods being stored on top of grease trap in dry storage room. Store all foods elevated atleast 6" off the floor and away from potential sources of contamination.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 14-4-202.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Several cutting boards observed to be heavily scored in kitchen area in use and at clean equipment storage area. Resurface or 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 14.4.202
• MINOR 17-4-302.14
✓ Corrected

Test Kit Provided

No test kit for quats sanitizer. Provide.

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 37-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Hood sticker expired. Provide current hood sticker.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
• MINOR 39-6-304.11
✓ Corrected

Rooms and Equipment Vented

Frialator adjacent to salad station with frilator outside spanse of above hood vent. Relocate to ensure equipment properly vents cooking fumes.

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 39.6.304
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