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Monday, April 29, 2024 at 4:41 PM

Address
300 BOYLSTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
13 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-501.114-P

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Bar 1 dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Use Bar 2 machine for all warewashing until Bar 1 is serviced.

Why This Matters

INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.

Code Requirements

Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.008/8-103.12-PF

Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Sushi rice test log not current. Sushi rice lab test and purveyor letters are expired. Provide current and complete documentation for sushi rice.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.008 | FDA Code: Section 8
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Soils and debirs under Bar 1 dish machine. Clean and maintain

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.005/5-205.15-C

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Dish detergent dispenser at kitchen dish machine leaks. Service as needed

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department