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Friday, June 3, 2016 at 5:01 PM

Address
215 CHARLES ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
50 inspections
21 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-3--301.11

Prevention of Contamination from Hands

Observed Bar tender dispesning fruit for drinks with bare hands. Discontinue. PIC took immediate corrective action and supplied gloves for dispensing fruit garnishes at bar. Too order utensils.

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

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

⚠️ CRITICAL 20-4-703.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Observed cookline employee at front of house open kitchen rinse spatula in handsink and dry with soiled wiping cloth. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry all food contact utensils.

Why This Matters

INVISIBLE KILLERS: Bacteria survive on 'clean-looking' surfaces for days. Inadequate sanitization caused Salmonella outbreak affecting 1,500 people via ice cream. Cutting boards can harbor 200 times more fecal bacteria than toilet seats. E. coli survives 1-4 hours on surfaces. Norovirus survives 2 weeks. One contaminated slicer infected 300 people with Listeria.

Code Requirements

SANITIZATION MANDATORY: Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds by immersion; Contact time: minimum 7-30 seconds depending on sanitizer; Test concentration EVERY 2 hours; Change solution when visibly soiled; ALL food contact surfaces must be sanitized: After each use with different foods; When switching raw to ready-to-eat; Every 4 hours in continuous use.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Set up proper sanitizer at ALL stations; Test and adjust concentration NOW; Re-sanitize ALL food contact surfaces; Obtain test strips immediately; Post sanitizer concentration chart; Train staff on test strip use; Create sanitization log; Change solutions every 2 hours minimum

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-703.11
• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Marble pastry countertop area cracked in several areas with residual food soils in voids and cracks. Replace countertop with smooth durable non porous easiliy cleanable material.

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Handsink in front of house open kitchen in close proximity to RTE foods being stored in countertop without splash guard. Install slash guard ro relocate garnishes.

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 34-5-501.111/.115

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Area around trash compactor at loading dock with trash and debri strewn around dumpster. Clean to remove. Concrete surface with buildup of soils. Spoke with Feeney maintenance manager who has agreed to clean entire area and powerwash if neccessary per discussion.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
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