🚨 Recent Restaurant Closures 🚨

The Bittersweet Shoppe on Newbury

FAIL

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Address
257 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
20 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Food items for the establishment are being purchased from a retail store Items shall be purchased from a wholesaler

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(A) | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-204.11-PF

Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Only handwashing sink in the prep area has been in disrepair. Violation was noted on the previous inspection and was repaired at the time of the reinspection. The only other handwashing sink is located at the front service area Make proper repairs by a licensed plumber to the handwashing sink

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.007/7-207.11-PF

Restriction and Storage-Medicines ( Pf)

Employee medications stored on shelves with food service items- Provide seperate area

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007 | FDA Code: Section 7
• MINOR 590.005/5-205.15-C

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Pipe below handwashing sink in the prep area is broken and not connected Make repairs by a licensed plumber- Provide invoice for repairs

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.11-C

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Multiple ceiling tiles missing in back prep area- Replace

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
View Facility Profile →
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department