Did Guira and Tambora Restaurant pass their Boston health inspection?

Guira and Tambora Restaurant passed their inspection on April 2, 2021.

Where is Guira and Tambora Restaurant located?

Guira and Tambora Restaurant is located at 4014 WASHINGTON ST, Boston, MA.

Guira and Tambora Restaurant - Conditional Pass

Q: What critical health violations were found at Guira and Tambora Restaurant?

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)

walk in and 2 door grill/properly store all raw foods according to proper cooking temperature

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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⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.13-PF

✓ Corrected

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

high temp/provide 160 thermal strips or irreversible mechanical thermometer

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

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

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⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF

✓ Corrected

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

clean and sanitize knives and cutting boards between use clean and sanitize knives in knife rack/soiled

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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• MINOR 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

✓ Corrected

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

posted certified food managers certificate expired 2019/provide up to date certified food managers certificate

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 590.003/3-302.11-C

✓ Corrected

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

reach in freezer units and walk in unit/properly cover all foods in all units walk in/properly store all foods 6 inches off floor properly store all cut vegetables submerged in ice in ice bin discontinue storing alcohol bottles in mop closet

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

📖 Boston ISD 📚 FDA Food Code 🎓 CDC Info

• MINOR 590.003/3-304.12-C

✓ Corrected

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

properly store all bulk food scoops and ice scoops with handle presented remove all utensils at steamtable from storage in stagnate water

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

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

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• MINOR 590.003/3-304.14-C

✓ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution

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

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

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• MINOR 590.004/4-101.16-C

✓ Corrected

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

remove all sponges from warewashing area

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.

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

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• MINOR 590.004/4-204.112-C

✓ Corrected

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

bar reach in/provide internal thermometer

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 temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

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

📖 Boston ISD 📚 FDA Food Code 🎓 CDC Info

• MINOR 590.004/4-501.12-C

✓ Corrected

Cutting Surfaces (C)

resurface worn white cutting boards

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.

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

📖 Boston ISD 📚 FDA Food Code 🎓 CDC Info

• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

clean all lower storage shelving in kitchen

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.

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

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• MINOR 590.005/5-501.115-C

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

clean exterior and top of grease barrels clean grounds around grease barrels

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

📖 Boston ISD 📚 FDA Food Code 🎓 CDC Info

• MINOR 590.005/5-501.17-C

✓ Corrected

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

ladies restrooms/provide covered waste receptacles

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)

kitchen/replace all damaged/cracked floor tile

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

📖 Boston ISD 📚 FDA Food Code 🎓 CDC Info

• MINOR 590.006/6-202.14-C

✓ Corrected

Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

all restrooms/provide self closing door

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

📖 Boston ISD 📚 FDA Food Code 🎓 CDC Info

• MINOR 590.006/6-301.14-C

✓ Corrected

Handwashing Signage (C)

bar handsink/provide employee must wash hands signage

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 personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

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

📖 Boston ISD 📚 FDA Food Code 🎓 CDC Info

• MINOR 590.006/6-501.16-C

✓ Corrected

Drying Mops (C)

properly store all mops 6 inches off floor

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

📖 Boston ISD 📚 FDA Food Code 🎓 CDC Info

• MINOR L1

✓ Corrected

post 2021 city of boston health permit

Why This Matters

Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected

Code Requirements

Must comply with all applicable food code requirements

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Guira and Tambora Restaurant

Violations Cited

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

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

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

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

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

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Handwashing Signage (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Drying Mops (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

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