🚨 Recent Restaurant Closures 🚨

Spangler Student Center Coffee Bar

FAIL

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 1:33 PM

Address
117 WESTERN AV
Allston, MA 02163
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
13 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.002/2-301.14-P

When to Wash (P)

Employee unable to properly wash hands with no paper towels- Corrected on site

Why This Matters

ILLNESS TRANSMISSION: 70% of foodborne outbreaks traced to poor handwashing. Unwashed hands after restroom carry 10 billion bacteria including E. coli. One contaminated hand can spread bacteria to 7 surfaces in 10 seconds. Causes 48 million illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

Wash hands for 20 seconds minimum with soap and 100°F water: After restroom ALWAYS, Before food prep, After touching face/hair/clothing, Between raw and ready-to-eat foods, After handling garbage, Every 30 minutes during continuous prep, After any contamination risk.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-301.11-PF

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

No paper towels available at handsink at the time of the inspection-Corrected on Site

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.004/4-904.14-C

Rinsing Equipment and Utensils after Cleaning and Sanitizing (C)

Employee rinsing equipment in sink wiping with sanitizer solution @200ppm quats sand rinsing High temperature dishwasher @ location available but not in use at the time Use high temperature dishwasher for cleaning and sanitizing of equipment

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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
View Facility Profile →
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department