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Parish Cafe

FAIL

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Address
359 BOYLSTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
9 total
โš ๏ธ 1 critical
โš  2 major
Facility History
57 inspections
23 failures

Violations Cited

โš ๏ธ CRITICAL 590.004/4-501.114-P
โœ“ Corrected

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Low temp dish machine in basement not registering presence of chlorine sanitizer. Alternative means to sanitize equipment at working low temp units on first floor.

Why This Matters

INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.

Code Requirements

Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
โš  MAJOR 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
โœ“ Corrected

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Priority violations. Provide active managerial control.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(B). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(B) | FDA Code: Section 2
โš  MAJOR 590.003/3-603.11-PF
โœ“ Corrected

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Online menu missing reminder for tuna burger. Provide. https://parishcafe.com/menu/

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
โ€ข MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
โœ“ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Floors in walkin cooler with soils. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
โ€ข MINOR 590.004/4-903.11-C1
โœ“ Corrected

(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Patio with clean glassware storage no overhead protection PIC provided umbrella.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
โ€ข MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Floors in basement prep area with peeling paint and exposed concrete peeling paint above dry storage shelving in basement. Clean and resurface.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
โ€ข MINOR 590.006/6-304.11-C

Mechanical-Ventilation (C)

What appears to be an electric oven in basement cooking grease eminating foods (pork) with no commercial vent hood. To refer to BFD Lek Moy.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
โ€ข MINOR 590.009(E)

Anti-Choking

No choke save certificate on site. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 ยง 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 ยง 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.009(E). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.009(E)
โ€ข MINOR L1

Commercially prepared ice cream on premises. Provide frozen dessert license on permit.

Why This Matters

Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected

Code Requirements

Must comply with all applicable food code requirements

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