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City Tap House

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Monday, July 16, 2018 at 5:03 PM

Address
374 CONGRESS ST
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
8 total
⚠️ 5 critical
Facility History
30 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

Observed raw chicken being stored above ready to eat deserts in walkin cooler. Discontinue. Retrain staff. PIC took corrective action. Store raw PHF foods in a manner that prevents potential cross contamination.

Why This Matters

Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.302
⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-301.12-.15

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How

Cookline food workers are not washing their hands with the proper frequency between changing gloves and tasks. Provide frequent adequte handwashing between changing gloves and tasks and after returning to work.

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.

FDA Code: Section 12.2.301
⚠️ CRITICAL 12-3--301.11

Prevention of Contamination from Hands

Observed cookline food workers handling ready to eat pickles and buns with bare hands. Discontinue. Handle all foods with a clean gloved hand. Observed bar tender handle cut fruit for drinks with bare hand.. Discontinue.

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.

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11

PIC Performing Duties

CFPM not monitoring proper storage of raw PHF foods employee handwashing handling of ready to eat foods stocking of handwash facilities & consumer advisory. Provide active managerial control as it is defined in the 1999 food code.

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
⚠️ CRITICAL M-3-603.11

Consumer Advisories

Menu missing reminder component of the consumer advsiory next to raw steak tar tar. Ensure all raw or undercooked foods have the asterick next it on menu.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

No inside thermometer at cookline refrigerated unit. Provide.

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 17.4.204
• MINOR 24-4-904.11AB

Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils

Observed scoops at cookline stored in standing water. Discontinue. Wash/rinse/sanitize/ air dry between uses.

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 24.4.904
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

No hand cleaner signage or paper towels at cookline handsink. 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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