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MAGGIANO'S

FAIL

Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 4:05 PM

Address
4 COLUMBUS AV
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
Facility History
68 inspections
30 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

There are three refrigerators that are not closing properly. Repair so refrigerators close properly.

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 16-4-501.11/.15

Dishwashng Facilities

Automatic sanitizer is mixer is mixing over 500 ppm. Repair so sanitizer mixes properly.

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 16.4.501
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Basement: Foul odor. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 24-4-903.11

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Bar glasses are stored above ice well. Stove separated to prevent contamination.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 24.4.903
• MINOR 37-6-201.11

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Basement: Hood vent is too small for cooking equipment. Ensure all the equipment is under vent and the vent is being cleaned properly. Ceiling tile and shelving next to basement vent are soiled with grease. Clean.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department