The Oyster Bar
FAILWednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Address
200 FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE
North End, MA 02109
Category
FS
Violations
1 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
11 inspections
2 failures
Violations Cited
⚠️ CRITICAL
590.003/3-501.14-P
Cooling (P)
Clam Chowder @ 45f made 12/3/24 ensure proper cooling is being done for all cooked and cooled products. Manager had employee reheat product at time of inspection
Why This Matters
TOXIN FORMATION: Clostridium perfringens spores survive cooking and germinate during slow cooling. Produce toxin that causes violent illness. Responsible for 1 million illnesses annually. Large batches can take 24+ hours to cool unsafely.
Code Requirements
Cool rapidly using: Shallow pans (2 inches max), Ice baths with stirring, Blast chiller, Cut large items into portions, Add ice as ingredient. NEVER cool at room temp. NEVER stack hot containers. Monitor with thermometer. Document cooling times.
Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3