🚨 Recent Restaurant Closures 🚨

Dana Farber Cancer Institute Cafeteria

FAIL

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM

Address
450 BROOKLINE AV
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
46 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-304.15-P

(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)

Observed employees leaving and returning to food prep wearing disposable gloves observed multiple employees multasking handling equipment utensils etc wearing disposable glove

Why This Matters

FALSE SECURITY: Contaminated gloves spread bacteria MORE than bare hands because workers feel 'protected'. Gloves pick up 5x more bacteria than skin. Not changing between tasks spreads contamination to everything touched.

Code Requirements

Change gloves: After touching raw meat/poultry/fish, Between different food types, After touching face/hair/clothing, Every hour maximum, When switching tasks, After touching any non-food surface. Wash hands BEFORE putting on new gloves.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-103.11-PF

Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)

Hot water at hand sink on line 66 F (plumbing arrived and will be able to repair after 3 PM) A sink on the line has been temporarily Another hand sink is located between pizza and food line

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.14-C

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution - Pizza prep/kitchen/ware washing

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

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 590.004/4-501.12-C

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Worn cutting boards - Prep/serving line/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 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Built up soils on walls door attachment - Prep/Ware washing/locker and bathrooms

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 590.006/6-501.11-C

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Exposed wood on shelving on serving line Rust on grease traps (ware washing)

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
View Facility Profile →
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department