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The Liberty Hotel

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Monday, October 2, 2017 at 4:49 PM

Address
215 CHARLES ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 4 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
35 inspections
16 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-101/701.11

Spoilage Unsafe Food

Foods prepared using an unapproved chacuterie method observed to be hanging under an open ceiling in liqour room of establishment. CFPM voluntarily disposed of 4lbs of Tuna & 35lbs of Coppa (pork) Discontinue specialized processes without approval from health division.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.101
⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-202.11-.17

Recieving/Sound Condition/Proper Temperatures

PIC on site stated that temperatures of foods from received from Yang's are not verified upon receipt. Verify all receiving temperatures of refrigerated PHF foods upon receipt and are at 41F or below.

Why This Matters

Improper temperatures allow rapid bacterial growth, potentially causing severe foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.202
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11

PIC Knowledge

No current allergen certificate on site. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11

PIC Performing Duties

The CFPM is not adhering to variance requirements not monitoring food protection. Provide active managerial control as it is defined in the 1999 food code. Establishment using specialized methods without approval. Discontinue. Provided variance application upon inspection.

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
⚠ MAJOR M-3-502.11-.12

Reduced Oxygen Packaging

Establisment using vacum sealer without proper variance from health division. Discontinue. Submit HACCP plan and apply for variance with health division. Establishment cooking with a sous vide process without approval from health division. Discontinue Sous Vide process. PIC voluntarily discarded 20lbs of chicken prepared by sous vi process.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Unapproved cured meats hanging from open cieling of liqour room of establishment. Store all PHF foods under refrigeration in protected areas.

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 13-2-304/402.11

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Observed bearded food worker without hair restraint. Provide.

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 13.2.304
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