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Langham Hotel

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Monday, March 25, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Address
250 FRANKLIN ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
50 inspections
19 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14

Cooling

There are two large containers of clam chowder cooling in an ice bath with an ice wand. At 11:40 they are 112F and 130F then 25 minutes later at 12:05 they are 118F and 127F. Provide proper cooling so that items rapidly drop from 140F to 70F within two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

The pizza paddles are slintered. Resurface or replace.

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
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

One of the drains in the kitchen is blocked. Repair. The hot water at handsinks is 145F. Provide water temperatures suitable for handwashing.

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 29.5.201
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

The ceiling tiles are damaged in the banquet pantry. Repair or replace. The walls in the dishroom are soiled. Clean.

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
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