Ghost Light Tavern
FAILFriday, February 16, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-501.114-P
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Main floor 1st bar dish machine and upstairs 1st dish machine not sanitizing. Service as needed. Use 2nd dish machines for glassware. PIC stated machine are being replaced next week.
Why This Matters
INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.
Code Requirements
Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Soda gun holders at nboth bars with soil build-up. Cl;ean to prevent contamination Soda gun holder at end of main bar and middle of upstairs bar crain into ice bins. Add drainage tubes to prevent contamination.
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.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
Prepped foods dated more than 7 days- gravy 2/7 pickled peppers 11/29. Discarded by PIC. Submit recipes to lab for extended shelf life of house-made pickles.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Unlabeled chemical spray bottles at both bars. Label all chemical bottles to prevent contamination.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Debris and soils under both bars. Soils and spills in upstairs bar refrigerator. Food and debris under kitchen ice machine. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests.
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.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Upstairs bar dish machines leak water during cycle. 1st floor bar 1st dump sink drain leaks. Repair as needed.
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.
L1
8-301.11 2024 Heath Permit is unpaid. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov to arrange payment
Why This Matters
Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected
Code Requirements
Must comply with all applicable food code requirements