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Friday, March 19, 2021 at 8:16 PM

Address
343 CONGRESS ST
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
8 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
50 inspections
26 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-701.11-P
✓ Corrected

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Discard any foods that have exposed to the deployment of the sprinkler head - spanish onions [ 25lbs ] and sweet potatoes [20lbs ] were voluntarily discarded during the inspection

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
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-701.11-P

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Discard any foods that have exposed to the deployment of the sprinkler head - spanish onions [ 25lbs ] and sweet potatoes [20lbs ] were voluntarily discarded during the inspection

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 590.008/8-404.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Sprinkler head went off on the morning of March 19th 2021 in the rear of the kitchen - Manager called BFD immediately - no fire nor did the ansul system deploy. - mthe restauranr has a smoker on site and it appears that this is what triggered the sprinkler head which was located only a few feet away. Restaurant was closed upon my arrival and will remian closed until protocol for re-opening has occured

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.008 | FDA Code: Section 8
⚠ MAJOR 590.008/8-404.11-PF

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Sprinkler head went off on the morning of March 19th 2021 in the rear of the kitchen - Manager called BFD immediately - no fire nor did the ansul system deploy. - mthe restauranr has a smoker on site and it appears that this is what triggered the sprinkler head which was located only a few feet away. Restaurant was closed upon my arrival and will remian closed until protocol for re-opening has occured

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.008 | FDA Code: Section 8
• MINOR 590.004/4-101.19-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment in the kitchen all utensils prep tables pots and pans from visible soils due to a sprinkler head being activated in the kitchen

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 590.004/4-101.19-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment in the kitchen all utensils prep tables pots and pans from visible soils due to a sprinkler head being activated in the kitchen

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 590.006/6-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean and sanitize the floors walls and ceilngs where needed of entire restaurant as discussed due to the deployment of a ceiling sprinkler head

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean and sanitize the floors walls and ceilngs where needed of entire restaurant as discussed due to the deployment of a ceiling sprinkler head

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

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