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PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 6:15 PM

Address
288 NEWBURY ST
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
16 inspections
4 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-102.11
✓ Corrected

Labeled Common Name

Chemical spray bottles missing labels.Provide

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 41.7.102
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Observed several broken floor tiles in front of and around ice machine area.Repair.PIC provided documentation for the floor repair.PIC will forward a completion e mail to the health department.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department