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Sons of Boston

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 6:24 PM

Address
17 UNION ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
9 inspections
3 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

There was no sanitizer reading in the buckets. Provide proper sanitizer levels (the manager manually set up the buckets because the automatic system doesn't appear to be working properly)

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 21.3.304
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

The ice machine is draining onto the floor. Provide repair so it drains properly. The pipes are leaking in the basement. Repair. The pipe under the prep sink is leaking. Repair.

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 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

The floors are soiled along the edges in hte basement. Clean to remove. The floor of the walk-in cooler is soiled with spilled beer. Clean to remove. The floor of the basement is soiled with pools of standing water. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department