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Museum of Fine Arts-465 Bar and Restaurant

FAIL

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 7:07 PM

Address
465 HUNTINGTON AV
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
53 inspections
22 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-3--301.11

Prevention of Contamination from Hands

Observed employee cutting tomatoes with bare hands- Review glove use procedures with employees. Corrected at time of inspection

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

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

• MINOR 13-2-304/402.11

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Multiple employees vat cookline with no hair restraints- Provide

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 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

Gauge on high temperature dishwasher not properly working- Temperature disk run through the machine and registered a proper rinse temperature. Repair Gauge

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 24-4-903.11

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Clean equipment stored upright on shelving- Store inverted

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 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Hoods above cookline with heavy grease and dust- Clean with proper frequency

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