🚨 Recent Restaurant Closures 🚨

Daisy Buchanans'

FAIL

Friday, December 12, 2008 at 1:25 PM

Address
240 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 3 critical
Facility History
28 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

A shard of glass was observed in the empty ice well beside the glass washer. The bar tender was observed scooping ice with a glass. Review proper procedures with the staff. The ice well should be emptied and cleaned to be certain that there are no ice shards.

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 20-4-703.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

One shard of glass was observed in an empty ice well with other food debris. Clean the ice well to remove the glass and other debris.

Why This Matters

INVISIBLE KILLERS: Bacteria survive on 'clean-looking' surfaces for days. Inadequate sanitization caused Salmonella outbreak affecting 1,500 people via ice cream. Cutting boards can harbor 200 times more fecal bacteria than toilet seats. E. coli survives 1-4 hours on surfaces. Norovirus survives 2 weeks. One contaminated slicer infected 300 people with Listeria.

Code Requirements

SANITIZATION MANDATORY: Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds by immersion; Contact time: minimum 7-30 seconds depending on sanitizer; Test concentration EVERY 2 hours; Change solution when visibly soiled; ALL food contact surfaces must be sanitized: After each use with different foods; When switching raw to ready-to-eat; Every 4 hours in continuous use.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Set up proper sanitizer at ALL stations; Test and adjust concentration NOW; Re-sanitize ALL food contact surfaces; Obtain test strips immediately; Post sanitizer concentration chart; Train staff on test strip use; Create sanitization log; Change solutions every 2 hours minimum

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-703.11
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11

PIC Knowledge

Review proper bartending procedures with all of the bartenders at the establishment. The bartenders should not be using glasses to scoop ice from the ice wells.

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 16-4-501.11/.15

Dishwashng Facilities

If the three bay sinks are to be used for ice storage at the bar the glass machine at the bar must be set up and operating properly.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 16.4.501
• MINOR 17-4-302.14

Test Kit Provided

Chemical test strips for the glass machine must be available at the bar.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.302
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Stock all hand sinks properly with soap and towels. Neither was present behind the bar.

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
View Facility Profile →
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department