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Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 4:13 PM

Address
327 WASHINGTON ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 3 critical
Facility History
21 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Fish fillet tested at a range between 128F and 143F at various areas of fillet and various fillets tested.All other products tested were over 140F hotholding.Provide proper holding at a minimum of 140F throughout product.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 31-5-204/05.11

Location Accessible

Staff observed during Inspection using a handsink to dump liquid(?).A utility sink was literally 1 foot away.Provide proper practices.

Why This Matters

FORCED NON-COMPLIANCE: Blocked sinks force employees to skip handwashing. Studies show 89% compliance when sinks accessible vs 35% when blocked. Each skipped handwash potentially contaminates multiple food items. Inaccessible sinks contributed to Hepatitis A outbreak affecting 660 people.

Code Requirements

Handwashing sinks must be: Accessible at ALL times; Used ONLY for handwashing; Located within 25 feet of food prep; Clear of all equipment and supplies; Never used for food prep, dishwashing, or chemical disposal; Minimum one sink per 5 workers during peak times.

Corrective Actions

Clear ALL handwashing sinks immediately; Post 'Handwashing Only' signs; Relocate any blocking equipment; Provide alternative sinks for other uses; Train staff on sink designation; Monitor hourly for compliance

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005(D) | FDA Code: Section 5-204.11, 5-205.11
⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-201/04.11

Separation/Sanitizer Criteria

Hazardous chemicals(paints etc) stored over clean equipment(pots/pans).Chemical spray bottle not labled(PIC instructed to rectify-OK).

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 41.7.201
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Employee food stored in walk-in refridge over customer food(?).Properly store employee food brought from home seperately.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 13-2-304/402.11

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

"Blue shirt"-supervisor preparing food at line without a hair restraint.Remember that even management that becomes a foodhandler at times when they need to help out need approved hair restraints

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 13.2.304
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

No spacing between multiple handsinks and other equipment.To protect against contamination of clean sanitized equipment provide splash gaurds or adequate spacing.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department