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Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 6:11 PM

Address
27 COURT SQ SQ
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FS
Violations
10 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
37 inspections
16 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Foods at hot servicing line. Chicken Parmesan: 121F chicken fingers 96F beef ribs 109F chicken kabob 102F. Maintain hot foods at 141F or above for hot holding. PIC stated foods prepared one hour prior and removed from service to rethermalize product to 140F or above.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11

PIC Knowledge

Certified food certification posted is expired. Provide one full time or two part time employees with certified food protection manager certification per code requirements.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Cooked chicken breast at sandwich station 52F. PIC stated prepared one hour prior. Took corrective action and placed in freezer to expedite cooling process to 41F or below.

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 04.3.501
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Wooden shelving next to grill area with exposed wood. Clean and resurface to maintain smooth durable and easily cleanable.

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 36-6-201.11

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

Grease buildup behind salad unit at cookline. Clean to remove. Food crumbs and debri under refrigerated units throughout kitchen. Clean under and around all equipment in kitchen.

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

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Hood stickers expired. Provide current hood stickers on both hoods in rear grille area.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
• MINOR 38-6-303.11

Inadequate Lighting

Light fixture in rear kitchen not working. Repair to maintaine adequate lighting.

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 38.6.303
• MINOR 39-6-304.11

Rooms and Equipment Vented

Convection oven and electric range in back area not properly vented with visble exhaust stains on walls and ceilings behing oven. Provide proper commercial ventilation for equipment. Observed multiple portable butane gas burners in kitchen area. Remove portable gas burners occupied building.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 39.6.304
• MINOR 42-5-203.13

Mop Sink not Provided

No mop sink. Provide fully enclosed mop sink per code requirements. Dispose of mop water in toilet until mop sink can be installed. Discontinue disposing of mop water in three compartment sink.

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 42.5.203
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

Broken coffin freezer in basement. Remove equipment not in use.

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 42.6.501
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