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RADIUS RESTAURANT

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Friday, October 5, 2012 at 6:09 PM

Address
8 HIGH ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
17 inspections
8 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

The customer ice is in contact with cooling ice. Provide separation.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Items are stored on milk crates. Remove and provide food-grade shelving. (Pass) The compressor covers are missing. Cover. The refrigerator is not working. Items are kept cold on ice and the manager says that the compressor is going to be ordered. Repair refrigerator.

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

1) Compressor fan in walk-in is dusty. Clean. (They tried to clean the fan but the unit needs to be turned off by the building to clean the fans completely) 2) Air conditioning unit is leaking and has damaged ceiling tiles. Repair and replace damaged tiles.

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