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Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 3:20 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-203.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Food preparation occuring in basment without handsink. Discontinue food preparation or provide working handsink. Observed proper handwashing practices among staff.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION CYCLE: Using handwash sink for dishes spreads grease and food particles, making hand cleaning ineffective. Staff avoid dirty sinks, reducing handwashing by 60%. Creates breeding ground for bacteria at the most critical hygiene point.

Code Requirements

STOP all non-handwashing use immediately. Handwash sinks for HANDS ONLY. Clean and sanitize sink completely. Post signage 'HANDWASHING ONLY'. Designate separate sinks for food prep and dishwashing. Retrain all staff.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inside several reach in refrigerated units throughout with visible food soils. Clean to remove. Clean door handles to all reach units of buildup of soils.

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
• MINOR 590.005/5-501.110-C
✓ Corrected

Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)

Bags of trash piled in basement. Remove. Store in rodent proof recepticles.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.114-C
✓ Corrected

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Out of use dish machine in front of business outside front door. Remove.

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
• MINOR L1
✓ Corrected

8-304.11 (A) Post the current permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers

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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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department