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City Tap House

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 5:48 PM

Address
374 CONGRESS ST
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
13 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
30 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-202.16-P

Ice (P)

Remove glass bottle stored inside the ice bin along with plastic juice bottles behind the bar- maintain seperately from ice being used for consumption - Ice is food and should be maintained as such. [COS]

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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 590.003/3-603.11-PF

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Ensure any and all menu items offered undercooked are clearly and properly identified according to the food code with a [ disclosure and reminder ] we discussed during inspection

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
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Raw shell eggs are stored in with the ready to eat foods section of the first walk-in unit - relocate and store with the raw foods walk-in unit segragated in another walk-in unit Some foods stored in small stainless steel containers are uncovered and stacked on top of each other in the two door freezer unit address as discussed

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.003/3-602.11-C

Food Labels (C)

Clearly identify all bulk food storage bins to properly identify the contents

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-101.17-C

Wood Use Limitation (C)

Remove all unsealed wood being used for shelves and other purposes in the kitchen

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-101.19-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean inside the two door freezer unit all refrigeration units from visible food spils - clean inside and outside of all cooking equipment in the front counter services area microwave shelving units hand sinks and all other areas with visible food spills stains and soils

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-202.12-C

CIP Equipment (C)

Clean inside all stainless steel moving drawers handles and wherever else that has an accumulation of visible food soils

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 590.004/4-202.16-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Hand sink located by the first prep table located on the left side when entering the kitchen does not have a barrier on the right side of the sink against the prep table provide as discussed

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-204.113-C

Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)

Address

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.005/5-203.13-C

Service Sink (C)

No barrier on the side of the mop sink area - 50 pound boxes of potatoes are being stored in the facinity - address with a barrier as we discussed during inspection

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 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean floors underneath all equipment in the kitchen as well as surrounding areas - clean walls throughout the entire kitchen - clean ceiling tiles above the service station /front counter area where meals are being expedited from all visible food spills stains and soils

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
• MINOR 590.006/6-301.14-C

Handwashing Signage (C)

Ensure all hand sinks scattered throughout the facility are clearly and properly identifed with the verdiage reading [ HAND WASHING ONLY ]

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 personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR L1

No current 2021 health permit on site address as discussed No allergen awareness certificate on site address as discussed during inspection. Contact [ Gina.Belmonte@boston.gov ] for questions pertaining to any permit concerns please.

Why This Matters

Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected

Code Requirements

Must comply with all applicable food code requirements

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