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Scorpion Bar/ Grand Seaport Square

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 12:12 AM

Address
23 NORTHERN AV
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
12 inspections
3 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

In the refrigerated walk-in unit clearly identify racks of food foods stored on the shelves to reduce potential contamination - with so much product being prepared - cooked - cooled -cold cold held identify each location will clearly remove any miscommunication that may occur in the busy kitchen.

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-801.11-C

Clean Linens (C)

Ensure all clean linens are removed from the floor in the segragated storage area and placed on clean shelving units to reduce potential contamination

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.114-C

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Maintain any and all CO-2 tanks that are not anchored properly throughout the facility - address as discussed to reduce potential accidents

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

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