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DelFriscos Double Eagle Steak House

FAIL

Monday, November 5, 2018 at 3:29 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

Raw oysters stored above ready to eat arugula raw shaved steak at cookline stored above ready to eat items. Discontinue. Corrected on site.

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
⚠ MAJOR 01-3-202.18

Shellstock ID

Raw oyters at salad station without shellstock tags. Maintain shellstock tags with product until exhausted. Oysters were found to be pre-shucked. Discontinue. Establishment voluntarily discarded 20 oysters.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.202
⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Can opener with food soils. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 16-4-501.11/.15

Dishwashng Facilities

Rinse gauge on high temperature dish machine not registering a final rinse of 180F. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment on site at three compartment sink and chlorine rinse units.

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 24-4-904.11AB

Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils

Ice scoop stored in ice bin ice containers stored on floor near ice machine. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry/store properly.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 24.4.904
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Loose faucet at handsink near table top oven. Repair.

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 29.5.201
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

Brooms stored at cookline with grill brush. Store properly. Grill brush was washed/rinsed/sanitized and stored 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 42.6.501
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department