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Seven's Ale House

FAIL

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 6:46 PM

Address
77 CHARLES ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
โš ๏ธ 1 critical
โš  1 major
Facility History
50 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

โš ๏ธ CRITICAL 590.005/5-402.11-P

Backflow Prevention (P)

Culinary sink does not have an indirect to waste drain. Install.

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
โš  MAJOR 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
โœ“ Corrected

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

There is a food handler certificate posted. This is not valid in Massachusetts. Provide a certified food protection "manager" certificate. Allergen awareness certificate is expired. Provide current.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(B) | FDA Code: Section 2
โ€ข MINOR 590.005/5-203.13-C

Service Sink (C)

No mop sink. Install.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

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
โ€ข MINOR 590.006/6-202.15-C
โœ“ Corrected

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Delivery bulkhead with visible gaps and daylight. Seal with pest proof materials.

Why This Matters

PEST INVASION: Open doors allow entry of flies (carry 100+ pathogens), rodents (35+ diseases), and airborne contaminants. One fly can contaminate entire prep area in minutes, landing on 30+ surfaces spreading E. coli, Salmonella.

Code Requirements

Install self-closing devices on ALL exterior doors immediately. Doors must close completely within 3 seconds. No gaps over 1/4 inch. Consider air curtains for frequently used doors. Keep doors closed when not in active use.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
โ€ข MINOR 590.006/6-501.11-C

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Stop work order posted on front of business for facade repairs not in code per ISD inspector Iozzo. Comply with all codes.

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
โ€ข MINOR 590.009(E)
โœ“ Corrected

Anti-Choking

Choke save certificate posted is expired. Provide current. (A)Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 ยง 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 ยง 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.009(E). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.009(E)
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