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The Bittersweet Shoppe on Newbury

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-202.110-P
✓ Corrected

Juice Treated-Commercially Processed (P)

CUps of fresh squeezed orange juice for self-service in retail refrigerator. Squeezed juice must be pasteurized or labeled that it is unpasteurized. Unpasteurized juice must be squeezed to order. Removed by PIC.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-602.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Food Labels (Pf)

Fresh squeezed orange juice for self-service without labels. Labeling guidance provided via email.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.11-C

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

Broken floor tiles in food prep area. Repair as needed for smooth cleanable surface. Repair pending

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
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