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Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM

Address
175 MASSACHUSETTS AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FS
Violations
14 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 6 major
Facility History
31 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.16-P

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Observed carrots mushroom zucchini rice sauce in two door unit out of temperature 59F everything was move to the fridge

Why This Matters

RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50Β°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70Β°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41Β°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.

Code Requirements

Immediately discard foods held above 41Β°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41Β°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-205.15-P

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

provide drain plug to 3 bay sink in the kitchen and in 2 bay sink in nthe basement prep area

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.002/2-501.11-PF

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

provide complete V/D kit and procedure

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Observed Diced chicken beef pork in the fridge without date marked

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

the handsink in the back was blocked with equipment. Remove items and provide access to handsink. (There was a handsink in the front that was accessible and stocked where the employee could wash their hands)

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-301.11-PF

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Observed no hand soap in the hanh sink provide

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-301.12-PF

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Provide paper Towel to all hand sink in the kitchen and in the prep are downstairs

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of Rodent dropping on the floor behing the fridge inside of the oven that is out of service on the glue trap in the basement in the white and blue shelf.Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report Provide door Sweep

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
β€’ MINOR 590.003/3-304.14-C

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

observed soiled wiping cloths on the counter/ in the kitchen properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm

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
β€’ MINOR 590.004/4-202.16-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Lower prep/resurface rusted lower shelving to prep table repair wall next to upper level walk in repair vent to restrooms/clean dust from vents in restroom kitchen/clean floor area under around and behind all shelving reach in units to remove debris kitchen/clean walls to remove dust and debris hot line hood/clean interior of hood to remove grease build up/replace hood filters when cooking equipment is on Storage room clean floor area under all shelving Remove all carbords 6 in off the floor Replace the gasket in the 2 door unit

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
β€’ MINOR 590.005/5-402.12-C

Grease Trap(C)

Clean the Ground and the top of grease trap to remove all grease biuld up

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
β€’ MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Gerout the floor in the kitchen and repair missing tiles

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
β€’ MINOR 590.006/6-202.11-C

Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Provide light shied in the kitchen and downstairs in the basement

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
β€’ MINOR 590.006/6-202.14-C

Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

The bathroom door is not self-closing/ provide a 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
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