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Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Address
315 WASHINGTON ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
59 inspections
20 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.19

Times as a Public Health Control

The cut tomatoes are stored outside of refrigeration for up to two hours. At the time of the inspection the temperature was under 40F but they do not have a variance for time as a public health control. Request a variance to continue to store tomatoes outside of refrigeration.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-201/04.11

Separation/Sanitizer Criteria

There are chemicals stored above the celan side of the three compartment sink. Store chemicals separated from clean equipment.

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 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

The thermometer in the front refrigerator is broken. Repair and provide a thermometer in every refrigerator.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

The floor grout in the trash room needs to be redone. Resurface the floor to provide a smooth cleanable durable surface.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
• MINOR 46-CH-111

Public Nuisance

The manager does not have her allergen ceritificate. Provide certified allergen trained manager and comply with all the allergen requirements.

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.

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department