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Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 5:45 PM

Address
77 SEAPORT BL
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
47 inspections
19 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-101.11-P
✓ Corrected

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Ice cream custard on site produced through a frozen dessert machine that is unable to be properly dis-assembled washed/rinsed/sanitized per manufacturer's specifications due to broken and non functioning components. All frozen custard produced by this machine has been voluntarily discarded on site by the PIC. Inspection as a result of elevated lab report for frozen vanilla custard dated 9.6.23.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.

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(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-202.12-PF

CIP Equipment (Pf)

The frozen dessert machine is not operating at manufacturers specifications or at full capacity with broken non functioning parts that are unable to be removed to properly clean and sanitized. Discontinue use of the unit until all necessary repairs are made.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Ice cream machine agitator gear that stirs product unable to be detached to be properly washed/rinsed/sanitized. Discontinue using the unit until it can be properly cleaned and sanitized per the manufacturers instructions. Drip tray with what appears to be mold. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

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
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Interior components of frozen custard machine with soils. Clean to remove.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department