🚨 Recent Restaurant Closures 🚨

Seven's Ale House

FAIL

Monday, March 6, 2023 at 7:38 PM

Address
77 CHARLES ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
50 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-501.114-P

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Low temp 0 PPM of Chlorine All ware washing will be performed in the high temp dish washer which Final temp 184F

Why This Matters

INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.

Code Requirements

Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.115-PF

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Upon my arrival a customers dog was roaming unharnessed unleashed or untethered unless these devices interfere with the service animal's work inside the establishment including the prep area I provided the PIC with the Massachusetts Food Code and the ADA Service animal information Dog was removed from premises

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

No proof of full time on site certified food protection manager - PIC could not find the certificaiton Post certifications in a consicuous public place with Health Permit

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(C) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.003/3-307.11-C

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Items stored on top of ice machine - Basement

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.11-C

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)

Clean and sanitze all areas where the dog was present (Kitchen/prep/behind counter)

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean and sanitze all areas where the dog was present (Kitchen/prep/behind counter) Clean interior and exterior of all refrigeration units

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 L1

Allergen certification is not recognized by 105CMR590.000 Allergen notice missing from beverage menus

Why This Matters

Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected

Code Requirements

Must comply with all applicable food code requirements

View Facility Profile →
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department