Did THE TAM pass their Boston health inspection?

THE TAM passed their inspection on November 14, 2023.

Where is THE TAM located?

THE TAM is located at 222 TREMONT ST, Boston, MA.

THE TAM

Q: What critical health violations were found at THE TAM?

Critical violation: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P). INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.

PASS

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 3:49 PM

Address

222 TREMONT ST

Back Bay, MA 02116

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-501.114-P

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Low temperature dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Use disposable cups until machine has been serviced.

Why This Matters

INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.

Code Requirements

Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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