Did Hotel Aka Back Bay-Hotel pass their Boston health inspection?

Hotel Aka Back Bay-Hotel FAILED their Boston health inspection on February 28, 2023 with 1 violations including 1 critical violations.

Where is Hotel Aka Back Bay-Hotel located?

Hotel Aka Back Bay-Hotel is located at 154 BERKELEY ST, Boston, MA.

Hotel Aka Back Bay-Hotel

Q: What critical health violations were found at Hotel Aka Back Bay-Hotel?

Critical violation: (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P). RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.

FAIL

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Address

154 BERKELEY ST

Back Bay, MA 02116

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.16-P1

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Chicken tender at employee cafe at 115F in hot holding unit. Person in charge indicated it had just been brought down from main kitchen. Person in charge reheated to acceptable temperature.

Why This Matters

RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°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 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°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

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