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Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 6:16 PM

Address
625 HUNTINGTON AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
48 inspections
21 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11
✓ Corrected

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Items waiting for the blast chiller are cooling at room temperature. Make sure items are properly cooled from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours and that items are put into temperarture control when they reach 140F. Tomatoes are 60F in the reach-in cooler behind the action station and 53F in the in-line refrigeration near the station. Make sure items are properly chilled from ambient temperature within four hours.

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 29-5-201/02.11
✓ Corrected

Installed and Maintained

The handwash sink in the deli and dishroom are taking a long time to heat up. Repair so water heats up within 15 seconds.

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
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

The ceiling in the produce walk-in is soiled with black mold-like buildup. Clean to remove.

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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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department