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Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 4:24 PM

Address
300 BOYLSTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
8 total
⚠ 4 major
Facility History
13 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Soda nozzles at the bar with heavy black buildup- Clean with proper frequency

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Soda nozzles at the bar with heavy black buildup- Clean with proper frequency

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-103.11-PF

Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)

At the time of the inspection there was no hot water available due to issues with the hot water heater. The establishment was voluntarily closed due to the issue when I arrived. Establishment shall contact the Health Department directly in the future if there is a loss of hot water or other imminent health hazard.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-103.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)

At the time of the inspection there was no hot water available due to issues with the hot water heater. The establishment was voluntarily closed due to the issue when I arrived. Establishment shall contact the Health Department directly in the future if there is a loss of hot water or other imminent health hazard.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.004/4-501.11-C

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Drawer refrigeration unit below the grill line not properly working and has an internal temperature of 60F- No foods were stored in the unit at the time of the inspection- Make repairs

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-501.11-C

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Drawer refrigeration unit below the grill line not properly working and has an internal temperature of 60F- No foods were stored in the unit at the time of the inspection- Make repairs

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.11-C

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Ceiling in numerous areas of the lower kitchen with peeling paint and damaged tiles- Repair or replace Floor and lower wall of hallway at receiving area with heavily worn grout between tiles and tiles that have fallen off the wall- Make repairs

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.11-C

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Ceiling in numerous areas of the lower kitchen with peeling paint and damaged tiles- Repair or replace Floor and lower wall of hallway at receiving area with heavily worn grout between tiles and tiles that have fallen off the wall- Make repairs

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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