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Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Address
415 BROOKLINE AV
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
23 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.007/7-204.12-P

Chemicals for Washing Treatment Storage and Processing Fruits and Vegetables Criteria (P )

No testing strips for vegetable wash to determine if dilution is safe and correct. Discontinue using chemical vegetable wash until test strips are provided.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007 | FDA Code: Section 7
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-501.116-PF

Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)

Sanitizer is not registering on test strips for low temperature dish machine. Discontinue useing machine to wash/sanitizer equipment until it is properly calibrated. Use 3 bay sink until machine can sanitize properly.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

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
• MINOR 590.004/4-101.16-C

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Sponges at 3 bay sink for washing food contact equipment and utensils. Do not use sponges for washing food contact surfaces because they can harbor bacteria and contaminate equipment.

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 590.005/5-205.15-C

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Pipe under food prep sink leaks. Replace or repair as necessary.

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 safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR L1

8-304.11 (A) Post 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