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SHENANAGANS BAR

FAIL

Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Address
332 W BROADWAY
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FS
Violations
8 total
⚠️ 4 critical
Facility History
51 inspections
25 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-403.11

Reheating

beef stew 110f - pot pie 97f - chili 107f - cooks cannot re-heat in in steam table hot foods need to be reheated to 165f -then held at 140f in steam table

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.403
⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-401.11-.12

Good Hygienic Practices

employees on line drinking from open cups - provide cups with lids

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 12.2.401
⚠️ CRITICAL 12-3--301.11

Prevention of Contamination from Hands

employee handling RTE Lettuce with bare hands - eliminate bare hand contact with rte foods

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 41-7-102.11

Labeled Common Name

blue chemical spray bottle at bar not labeled - label with common name

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 41.7.102
• MINOR 13-2-304/402.11

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

provide hair restraints for cooks on line

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 13.2.304
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

clean hot line equipment of built up encrustments

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

repair leak at base of handsink

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 29.5.201
• MINOR 40-6-305.11

Dressing Rooms Clean/Lockers Provided

employee clothing stored on food - provide adesignated area

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 40.6.305
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department