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Citizen Public House & Oyster Bar

FAIL

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 8:37 PM

Address
1310 BOYLSTON ST
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
35 inspections
14 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-501.114-PF

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)

Low temp bar machine not reading chlorine sanitizer.Repair Maintain chlorine sanitizer 50PPM or per manufactures instructions PIC instructed to use kitchen machine until repairs are completed

Why This Matters

INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.

Code Requirements

Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.

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

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

Clean the interior of the 2 door keg unit to remove soils--Bar Clean the interior walls ceiling & compressor fans to remove dust & soils build up--Walk in Interior shelving --walk in refrigeration unit observed with soils.Clean to remove soils. Clean the ice machine vents to remove dust build up.

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 590.005/5-205.15-C

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Repair leaking dump sink faucet.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.114-C

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Remove large pan of stagnate water from under the walk in units shelving. PIC removed/disposed

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.13-C

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Remove standing water on the floor near the raw bar. Maintain floor clean & dry

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

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