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Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 2:44 PM

Address
279 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
9 inspections
4 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-203.14-P

Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)

Food preparation sink without air gap. Provide air gap for food prep sink.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.13-PF

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for testing final rinse temperature of high temp dish washers. Provide either thermometer or strips.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.12-C

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Plastic cup stored in garlic paste for scooping. Provide utensil with a handle to prevent contamination from the hands.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-101.11-C

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Home Depot bucket used for storing garlic paste. Use containers that are NSF approved for food contact.

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 590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Hood sticker expired June 2024. Provide invoice from licensed cleaning company for hood cleaning.

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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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