Did Fort Hill Bar & Grill pass their Boston health inspection?

Fort Hill Bar & Grill passed their inspection on May 3, 2022.

Where is Fort Hill Bar & Grill located?

Fort Hill Bar & Grill is located at 2801 WASHINGTON ST, Boston, MA.

Fort Hill Bar & Grill - Conditional Pass

Q: What critical health violations were found at Fort Hill Bar & Grill?

Critical violation: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P). 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.

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-302.11-P

✓ Corrected

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Raw ground beef observed stored above ready to eat items-Lower walk in unit. Discontinue Properly store raw & ready to eat items Discussed proper storage with the Owner Owner correcting

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

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⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-205.15-P

✓ Corrected

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Grease trap next to the dish machine observed leaking.Repair Owner has contacted a plumber Provide all repair documentation to the Health department

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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

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⚠️ CRITICAL 590.007/7-207.11-P

✓ Corrected

Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P)

Personal medication from an employee observed stored above the prep table among the spice containers.Remove items Store in a designated location.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007 | FDA Code: Section 7

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⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

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(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Owner stating that the establishment does not have a commercial trash company at this time for trash removal. Owner instructed to provide a commercial trash company for this location to remove trash. Provide current site cleanliness license Provide current certificate of occupancy

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2

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⚠ MAJOR 590.002/2-501.11-PF

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Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

No vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site.Provide Owner ordered kit during the inspection. Procedures to be Emailed to the Owner

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2

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⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF

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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Interior panel of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

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Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of rodent activity observed at both bars basement and kitchen locations.Provide full pest report upon re-inspection.

Why This Matters

SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.

Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

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(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Posted certified food managers certificate observed expired no Allergy awareness certificate. Provide current certifications. Owner provided staff member with current Certified food managers certificate during the inspection. Provide current Allergy awareness certificate from a full time employee

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(C) | FDA Code: Section 2

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• MINOR 590.003/3-302.12-C

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Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Provide labels on all bulk storage containers.

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 storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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• MINOR 590.003/3-305.11-C

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Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Items in the upright freezer observed missing covers/wrapping.Provide proper covers/wrappings during storage.

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 storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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• MINOR 590.004/4-501.11-C

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Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Low temp dish machine not operating properly.Repair Maintain low temp dish machine wash/rinse 120-140F Chlorine 50PPM Owner stating that the 3 bay sink to be used until repairs are complete.

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.004/4-903.11-C1

✓ Corrected

(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Ice machine buckets observed stored directly on the floor.Discontinue Provide a designated area for storage store inverted.

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.005/5-501.115-C

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Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Clean outside trash location to remove debris on the ground. Remove cases of bottles for recycling stacked outside at the rear of the establishment. Provide more frequent pick ups.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

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

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• MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Repair the damaged floor tile at the entrance to the lower kitchen. Upon re-inspection PIC stating floor to be repaired in 2-3 weeks. PIC instructed to forward picture of completed repair & a work invoice

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

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• MINOR 590.006/6-201.17-C

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Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Clean the ceiling vent in the upper rest room to remove heavy soils.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.006/6-501.114-C

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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Basement observed with heavy clutter & unnecessary items.Clean to remove all clutter & unnecessary items. Clean & organize locations

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

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• MINOR 590.006/6-501.13-C

✓ Corrected

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Clean the floors behind both bars kitchen & basement locations to remove evidence of mouse dropping 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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Fort Hill Bar & Grill

Violations Cited

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

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