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THE KINSALE IRISH PUB & REST.

FAIL

Friday, July 28, 2017 at 3:16 PM

Address
1 CENTER PLAZA
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FS
Violations
9 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
48 inspections
21 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 01-3-203.12

Tags & Records

Raw oysters found in walkin cooler without identfying tags. PIC took corrective action. Always maintain tag with supply of raw shellfish until it is exhausted.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.203
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Cooling methods. Food workers cutting fresh produce and loading flip top coolers without incorporating a cooling step. PIC corrective action and immersed cut tomatoes and cucumbers in ice. Ensure product is cooled to 41F or below before being introduced in to service.

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 04.3.501
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Tube if raw ground beef being stored next to raw shell oysters. Store raw PHF foods in a manner that prevents potential cross contamination.

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

French fry cutter affixed to wall above grease trap. Relocate away from potential sourced of contamination .

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 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

French fry cutter with foods soils. Can opener with food soils. Clean to remove.

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 16-4-501.11/.15

Dishwashng Facilities

Bar dishwasher not registering presence of chlorine sanitizer. Repair to register 50PPM. Alternative means to sanitize equipment on site at three compartment sink or high temperature warewash in kicthen.

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 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

Equipment thermometer in cookline reach in cooler inoperable. Replace.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 24-4-903.11

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Food container stored on top of grease trap. Discontinue. PIC corrective action.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 24.4.903
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Floors under equipment at bar with debri and soils. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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