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Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 4:11 PM

Address
96 PETERBOROUGH ST
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
16 inspections
8 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-306.11-P

Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)

Provide additional sneeze guards as a barrier to coffee preparation area near front entrance. Observed customers in close proxmity to muffins on display near POS terminal. Existing food guards appear to be insufficient for food protection. PIC moved muffins to a protected area. Handout provided via email.

Why This Matters

Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.14-PF

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Provide chlorine test kit.

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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-202.12-PF

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Hot water 70F at service line handsink. Adjust to 100F

Why This Matters

WITHOUT HOT WATER: Bacteria removal drops by 75%. Studies show proper handwashing with hot water and soap removes 99.9% of bacteria, while cold water only removes 25%. This dramatically increases risk of spreading E. coli, Salmonella, and Norovirus - responsible for 89% of foodborne illness outbreaks.

Code Requirements

Immediate action required: Provide hot water (100-120°F) at ALL handwashing sinks. Install water heater if needed. Temporary solution: heat water for handwashing until repairs complete. Staff must wash hands every 30 minutes, after touching face/hair, handling raw foods, using restroom.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department