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Citizen Public House & Oyster Bar

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:10 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
✓ Corrected

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

Specialized processes occuring without a variance. Provide 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 590.003/3-203.12-PF
✓ Corrected

Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Write date of last sold on shellstock tags for exhausted product keep on file 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 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-502.12-PF
✓ Corrected

Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf)

Establishment is making homemade beef jerky in dehydrator in basement storage off parking garage and ROP packaging it in the 1st floor kitchen per on site PIC. Vacum sealed corn nuts and nuts at bar. Product voluntarily discarded. Discontinue ROP packaging foods or conducting any specialized processes. Remove ROP machine until proper variance and HACCP plan is approved. Email isdhealth@boston.gov application provided.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-301.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Reach in cooler at cookline is holding at 52F. Make all necessary repairs. Foods being loaded into unit removed and placed in walkin cooler holding at below 41F.

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.005/5-501.114-C
✓ Corrected

Using Drain Plugs (C)

Shared compactor dumpster is leaking liquid waste through void in bottom. Repair.

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 590.005/5-501.115-C
✓ Corrected

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Clean area around grease storage containers remove standing moisture.

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 590.005/5-501.116-C
✓ Corrected

Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Clean waste oil container of visible soils or contact company for replacement.

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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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