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PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 11:50 PM

Address
90 HARVARD AV AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
8 inspections
3 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 05-4-302.12

Food Thermometers Provided

Provide working food thermometers - several on site but only one is working properly

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 05.4.302
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Keep all foods elevated off the floor in walk-in at least six inches during storage Cover all exposed foods in the walk-in units during extended periods of refrigeration Keep raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in units - Good retail practice - corrected during interview

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 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Clean ceiling tiles in the dining room from visible dirt dust and debris

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