Harvard Gardens
PASSThursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Violations Cited
590.002/2-301.14-P
When to Wash (P)
Food workers leaving the cookline and returning without first washing hands food employee donning new gloves without first washing hands. Retrain staff.
Why This Matters
ILLNESS TRANSMISSION: 70% of foodborne outbreaks traced to poor handwashing. Unwashed hands after restroom carry 10 billion bacteria including E. coli. One contaminated hand can spread bacteria to 7 surfaces in 10 seconds. Causes 48 million illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
Wash hands for 20 seconds minimum with soap and 100°F water: After restroom ALWAYS, Before food prep, After touching face/hair/clothing, Between raw and ready-to-eat foods, After handling garbage, Every 30 minutes during continuous prep, After any contamination risk.
590.003/3-304.15-P
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Food employee touched raw ground beef with gloved hand then returned to work. Instructed food worker to discard gloves wash hands don new gloves. COS.
Why This Matters
FALSE SECURITY: Contaminated gloves spread bacteria MORE than bare hands because workers feel 'protected'. Gloves pick up 5x more bacteria than skin. Not changing between tasks spreads contamination to everything touched.
Code Requirements
Change gloves: After touching raw meat/poultry/fish, Between different food types, After touching face/hair/clothing, Every hour maximum, When switching tasks, After touching any non-food surface. Wash hands BEFORE putting on new gloves.
590.003/3-402.11-P
Parasite Destruction (P)
Provide parasite destruction for applicable tuna species.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
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.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Cooling (P)
Cheese sauce 100F in deep plastic container cooked chicken 90F on cooling rack products outside of temperature conrtol. Foods made within the hour placed onto indirect ice to cool under refrigration. Re train staff on proper cooling methods.
Why This Matters
TOXIN FORMATION: Clostridium perfringens spores survive cooking and germinate during slow cooling. Produce toxin that causes violent illness. Responsible for 1 million illnesses annually. Large batches can take 24+ hours to cool unsafely.
Code Requirements
Cool rapidly using: Shallow pans (2 inches max), Ice baths with stirring, Blast chiller, Cut large items into portions, Add ice as ingredient. NEVER cool at room temp. NEVER stack hot containers. Monitor with thermometer. Document cooling times.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Priority violations cited on inspection report. Provide active managerial control.
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(B). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-502.11-PF
Variance Requirement (Pf)
Establishment is acidifying rice for sushi and holding it at 112F. Discontinue process until HACCP plan variance application submitted to isdhealth@boston.gov and approved. Rice made withing the hour reheated to above 165F prior to service.
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.008/8-201.13-C
When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
Submit HACCP plan for sushi rice with variance application to isdhealth@boston.gov
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.