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City Tap House

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Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 4:40 PM

Address
374 CONGRESS ST
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
30 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C
✓ Corrected

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 590.004/4-202.16-C
✓ Corrected

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 590.006/6-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

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
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