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TAPEO RESTAURANT & TAPAS BAR

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Friday, December 27, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Address
266 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
23 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Keep all raw poultry stored underneath all raw beef products in the walk-in unit. Raw shell eggs shall be stored undernearh all ready to eat foods

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 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Replace uncleanable knife rack in the kitchen area

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Clean walls / window sill in the rear of the kitchen / prep area from all visible soils Clean walls behind the three bay sink from all visible stains and soils

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