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OMNI PARKER HOUSE

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Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 3:15 PM

Address
56 SCHOOL ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FS
Violations
9 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
89 inspections
36 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-3--301.11

Prevention of Contamination from Hands

Employee observed slicing ready to eat peppers with bare hands. Discontinue all bare hand contact with any ready to eat foods.

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.

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

Evidence of fruit fly activity in the main bar area. Address. All pest control reports were up to daate at the time of the inspection. Evidence of several live roaches in the main kitchen area. Address. Evidence of what appears to be rodent dropings under the counter in the staff kitchen area. Address.

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.

Code Requirements

Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.

Corrective Actions

Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007(K) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.111, 6-501.115
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Lobster meat inside of the 3 door deli cooler with an elevated temperature of 46F. PIC stated that it had been prepared from earlier in the morning. Address and ensure proper cooling mehtods are in place prior to being placed out for service.

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 04.3.501
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Containers of food observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

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 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Refrigeration portion of the upright 2 door freezer/refrigerator with an elevated temperature of 50F. Discontinue the use unless unit is able to maintian a temperature of below 41F. All foods to be removed from the refrigeration unit at the time of the inspection. Air duct vent in the pot washing rom with exposed insulation that is crumbling onto clean pots and pans. Address and make any necessary repairs.

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
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Storage shelves near large steam kettles visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interior shelf refrigerator portion of the 2 door refrigerator/freezer. Clean to remove. Storage shelves in the pot washing room are visibly soiled. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Pipe under the hand sink near the large steam kettles is not securely attached. Address and make any necessary repairs. Water appears to be coming from the top of the grease trap near the fron service line in the kitchen. Address and make any necessary repairs. Pipe under the 3 bay sink in the pot washing room is leaking. Repair.

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 29.5.201
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

No paper towels at hand sink in the main dish room. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
• MINOR 38-6-202.11

Fixture's not properly shielded

Several lights in the main kitchen area not shielded. Provide.

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 38.6.202
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