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DelFriscos Double Eagle Steak House

FAIL

Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 3:44 PM

Address
250 NORTHERN AV
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
49 inspections
16 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR M-3-502.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Reduced Oxygen Packaging

Establishment is still cooking bacon slabs with Sous Vide process without first obtaining variance approval. Orginally sited violation on 4.14.18. Establishment must. Discontinue process until variance is approved. Observed 18lbs of bacon slabs cooking under sous vide process upon inspection. Establishment voluntarily discarded product on site. Repeat violation.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Crumbs and food debri found on carpeted floor under booths. Clean to remove. Noted on most recent IPM report dated 5.2.18

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Replace front door sweeps on revolving doors as noted on IPM report dated 5.2.18.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department