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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 4:52 PM

Address
31 ST JAMES AV
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
80 inspections
35 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

clean & sanitize can opener & blade

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 40-6-305.11
✓ Corrected

Dressing Rooms Clean/Lockers Provided

personal clothing stored with food - seperate

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 40.6.305
• MINOR 40-6-305.11
✓ Corrected

Dressing Rooms Clean/Lockers Provided

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 40.6.305
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department