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Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:55 AM

Address
500 BOYLSTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FT
Violations
1 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
5 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-703.11-P

Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)

Dish machine caught fire. Extinguished by BFD. Provide work order for new dish machine. Use 3 comnpartment sink for all wash/sanitize Usse disposable cups for all beverage service.

Why This Matters

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Skipping steps leaves bacteria and food residue on 'clean' dishes. Studies show improper warewashing spreads bacteria to 73% of dishes. Major cause of Norovirus outbreaks affecting hundreds.

Code Requirements

Follow 5-step process: 1) Scrape/pre-rinse, 2) Wash in 110°F water with detergent, 3) Rinse in clean water, 4) Sanitize for 30 seconds minimum, 5) Air dry (no towel drying). Post procedure at sink. Train all staff.

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