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PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 3:20 PM

Address
38 CORNHILL
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FT
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
41 inspections
16 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sliced pastrami beef in walkin cooler. Raw ground beef stored in close proximity to ready to eat cold cuts in walkin cooler. Store raw and cooked PHF foods seperately to avoid potential cross contamination.

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
⚠️ CRITICAL 12-3--301.11

Prevention of Contamination from Hands

Observed food worker cutting ready to eat lettuce with bare hands. Wash hands and don clean gloves on clean hands before handling ready to eat foods. PIC voluntarily disposed of lettuce.

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

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

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Sugar being stored in open bag. Open box of rice on dry storage rack. Store all bulk dry goods in NSF grade food storage containers.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

No knife rack at front servicing line. Provide for proper knife storage between use.

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 24-4-904.11AB

Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils

Tongs and pizza cutter observed being stored in pan of standing water at front servicing line. 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

Customer restroom toilet in disrepair and improperly flushing with cracked tank cover. Repair toilet.

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 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Hood sticker expired in August 2016. Provide current properly hole punched hood sticker from licensed BFD hood maintenance company. Back door being propped open with piece of cardboard at the time of inspection. Provide screen or maintain closed.

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