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HARVARD CLUB OF BOSTON

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 5:12 PM

Address
1 FEDERAL ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
34 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 31-5-204/05.11
✓ Corrected

Location Accessible

Handsink set up as water pitcher fill up for customer also.Staff observed filling water pitcher from handsink in kitchen.Handsink is for Handwashing only!!Provide a seperate station for front of house to fill water pitchers from.

Why This Matters

FORCED NON-COMPLIANCE: Blocked sinks force employees to skip handwashing. Studies show 89% compliance when sinks accessible vs 35% when blocked. Each skipped handwash potentially contaminates multiple food items. Inaccessible sinks contributed to Hepatitis A outbreak affecting 660 people.

Code Requirements

Handwashing sinks must be: Accessible at ALL times; Used ONLY for handwashing; Located within 25 feet of food prep; Clear of all equipment and supplies; Never used for food prep, dishwashing, or chemical disposal; Minimum one sink per 5 workers during peak times.

Corrective Actions

Clear ALL handwashing sinks immediately; Post 'Handwashing Only' signs; Relocate any blocking equipment; Provide alternative sinks for other uses; Train staff on sink designation; Monitor hourly for compliance

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005(D) | FDA Code: Section 5-204.11, 5-205.11
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Food production is going on at dishwasher area/table???Provide proper procedure.Train staff on food safety.

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
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Seperate kitchennette never disclosed during both Inspections last year has an ice unit in use that has visible mold/mildew growing on interior of unit.Clean/sanitize and or replace part if necessary.(ice units should be cleaned 1x monthly).ALL areas must be discloised for Inspection purposes.

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
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