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Sportello

FAIL

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 5:26 PM

Address
348 CONGRESS ST
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
Facility History
26 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Exposed food with no barrier between seated public and food stored in open refrigerated unit. Extend existing sneeze guard for adequate protection between public and exposed foods as discussed. Meat slicer with no protection on public side of machine. Provide extension to exisiting sneeze guard for adequate food protection when in use.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 16-4-501.11/.15

Dishwashng Facilities

Dish machine in PDR Kitchen with empty sanitizer solution. Maintain detergents fully stocked and rinse concentration at 50PPM.

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 16.4.501
• MINOR 17-4-302.14

Test Kit Provided

Provide chlorine test kit.

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 17.4.302
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Missing ceiling tile at top of stairs. Replace.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

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