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The Liberty Hotel

FAIL

Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 6:18 PM

Address
215 CHARLES ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
35 inspections
16 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 20-4-703.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Dishwasher on second floor with rinse temperature of 160F. Repair unit to maintain sanitizing rinse temperature of 180F. PIC to sanitize equipment in alternative high temp unit on lower floor. Discontinue using second floor unit until necessary repairs made.

Why This Matters

INVISIBLE KILLERS: Bacteria survive on 'clean-looking' surfaces for days. Inadequate sanitization caused Salmonella outbreak affecting 1,500 people via ice cream. Cutting boards can harbor 200 times more fecal bacteria than toilet seats. E. coli survives 1-4 hours on surfaces. Norovirus survives 2 weeks. One contaminated slicer infected 300 people with Listeria.

Code Requirements

SANITIZATION MANDATORY: Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds by immersion; Contact time: minimum 7-30 seconds depending on sanitizer; Test concentration EVERY 2 hours; Change solution when visibly soiled; ALL food contact surfaces must be sanitized: After each use with different foods; When switching raw to ready-to-eat; Every 4 hours in continuous use.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Set up proper sanitizer at ALL stations; Test and adjust concentration NOW; Re-sanitize ALL food contact surfaces; Obtain test strips immediately; Post sanitizer concentration chart; Train staff on test strip use; Create sanitization log; Change solutions every 2 hours minimum

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-703.11
• MINOR 16-4-501.11/.15

Dishwashng Facilities

Soiled drainboard before low temperature diswasher with crack in stainless steel seam causing water from rinsing dishes to accumulate on floor. Repair.

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 39-6-304.11

Rooms and Equipment Vented

Multiple induction cooktops in use on table top outside expanse of commercial hood vent. Grease emninating saute dishes observed being prepared at the time of inspection. Ensure equipment is properly vented. Discotinue.

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 39.6.304
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department