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Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM

Address
341 CONGRESS ST
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
26 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-702.11-P
✓ Corrected

Before Use After Cleaning (P)

High temp dish machine recording 123F with irreversible thermometer.Repair Use the 3 bay sink to sanitize the utensils/pots and pans

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-204.115-PF
✓ Corrected

Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Dish gauge on high temperature dish machine not recording temperature.Repair

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.13-C
✓ Corrected

Linens and Napkins Use Limitations (C)

Linens used in contacct with food on the line.Discontinue

Why This Matters

SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Linens can contain 100,000+ bacteria per square inch after just 1 hour of use. Direct contact with ready-to-eat foods like strawberries transfers pathogens directly to food that won't be cooked to kill bacteria. This is a DIRECT path to foodborne illness.

Code Requirements

STOP using linens on ready-to-eat foods immediately. Use only: single-use paper towels, disposable gloves changed hourly, or dedicated food-contact safe materials. Strawberries and other ready-to-eat items must be handled with gloves or utensils ONLY.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.003/3-305.11-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Noted case of chicken stored on the floor.Discontinue and store 6 inches above the floor

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.11-C

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Repair the tiles near the back door. Repair the door in the bar hallway.

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
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