🚨 Recent Restaurant Closures 🚨

MCGANN'S BOSTON

FAIL

Monday, June 20, 2016 at 3:10 PM

Address
197 PORTLAND ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
42 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11

PIC Knowledge

No current CFPM certifcate or allergen awareness certificates posted. Provide one full time or two part time employees with CFPM certifcation(s) per code requirements. Provide proof of enrollment in CFPM class upon reinpsection. Several Allergen awareness certificates posted in kitchen all expired. Provide current allergen awareness certificate.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12

Food Container Labels

Several squeeze bottle without proper label at cookline. Provide proper label.

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Top of basement ice machine constructed of porous material with crack. Replace with smooth durable easily cleanable material.

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 34-5-501.111/.115

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Water pooling around trash recepticles in outside area. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Bulging porous celing tile with water stains above warewashing area. Replace with smooth durable cleanable non porous ceiling tile. Verify source of previous leak and provide documenation that leak has been repaired.

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
• MINOR 42-5-203.13

Mop Sink not Provided

Mop sink in back area next to food storage reach in refrigerators not fully enlosed per code requirements. Fully enclose mop sink constructed of smooth durable no porous easily cleanable material.

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 42.5.203
View Facility Profile →
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department