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Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 3:36 PM

Address
104-112 FANEUIL HALL MKT
North End, MA 02109
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
71 inspections
30 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Half BBQ chickens 105F chicken bacon kabobs 89F. PIC stated foods prepared one hour prior and placed in oven to rethermalize to 140F or above. Beef ribs on top of oven 120F .Ensure all PHF foods hot held at 140F or above.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

Raw chicken wrapped in bacon raw pork being stored in walkin cooler above ready to eat lettuce chopped tomatoes and produce. Store raw foods seprately and away from ready to eat produce to prevent cross contamination.

Why This Matters

Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.302
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Chopped tomatoes and salad greens being offered for retail sale with temperature of 52F. PIC stated had been prepared half hour prior. Ensure PHF foods are cooled to 41F or below after preperation step temperature loss before service to the public.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 04.3.501
• MINOR 13-2-304/402.11

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Observed two food handlers without hair restraints during inspection. Provide proper hair restraints.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 13.2.304
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Equipment motor in walk in freezer missing covers for exposed moving fans. Repair. Provide equipment covers for moving parts. Celing of walk in cooler soiled and stained. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

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