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Hampshire House Butcher Block

FAIL

Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 4:29 PM

Address
84 BEACON ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
48 inspections
19 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-602.11-P

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)

Interior white panels of basement/3rd floor ice machines observed soiled.Clean to remove soils. Set bar--Service area low temp glass washer not reading chlorine sanitizer .Repair maintain sanitizer 50PPM or per manufactures instructions.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Observed heavy fruit fly activity at the back bar & pub kitchen. Evidence of mouse activity also observed at several 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
• MINOR 590.004/4-502.11-C

(A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)

High temp machine wash guage observed not functioning.Repair Rinse temp reading 188F

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
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Set bar--Clean the interior of the 2 door krown unit to remove soils/spills Back bar--Clean the interior door gaskets of the 3 door reach in unit Pub kitchen--Clean the interior of the beverage air 3 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
• MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Seal hole in lower wall near rear stairs to prevent possible pest access.

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
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Pub kitchen--Clean ceiling vent above front service area to remove dust build up Clean rear interior window ledge to remove evidence of mouse droppings Clean the interior of the rear ceiling light shield above upright freezer unit to remove soils. Back bar--Clean side walls behind bar to remove spills/soils 3rd floor kitchen--Clean window exhaust fan to remove built up grease & soils. Clean floor behind cook line to remove debris

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
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.114-C

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Remove unused bug light from above 3rd floor prep kitchen food prep sink

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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