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The Times Irish Pub & Restaurant

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Friday, June 25, 2010 at 4:15 PM

Address
102 BROAD ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 4 critical
Facility History
28 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14

Cooling

Spiral ham cooling below oven(Too much heat in area to sufficiently cool???Please ensure you verify time and temperature requirements).

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 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Baked Potato holding on top of oven at 134-135F.Mash potato also holding on top of stove top.Not a proper means of hot holding.Discontinue practice.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

Food stored in dishroom(ON floor and under shelving areas where dishes are being washed?????).Raw animal proteins stored over RTE foods in various refridgeration units.

Why This Matters

Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.302
⚠️ CRITICAL 31-5-204/05.11

Location Accessible

Utensil for cooking stored in handsink in kitchen and trash/boxes piled up high blocking handsink in basement prep area where raw chicken prep taking place????

Why This Matters

FORCED NON-COMPLIANCE: Blocked sinks force employees to skip handwashing. Studies show 89% compliance when sinks accessible vs 35% when blocked. Each skipped handwash potentially contaminates multiple food items. Inaccessible sinks contributed to Hepatitis A outbreak affecting 660 people.

Code Requirements

Handwashing sinks must be: Accessible at ALL times; Used ONLY for handwashing; Located within 25 feet of food prep; Clear of all equipment and supplies; Never used for food prep, dishwashing, or chemical disposal; Minimum one sink per 5 workers during peak times.

Corrective Actions

Clear ALL handwashing sinks immediately; Post 'Handwashing Only' signs; Relocate any blocking equipment; Provide alternative sinks for other uses; Train staff on sink designation; Monitor hourly for compliance

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005(D) | FDA Code: Section 5-204.11, 5-205.11
• MINOR 08-3-302.15

Washing fruits and veg's.

Discontinue using dishroom area to wash fruits and vegetables and utilize sink in basement prep area.Remove all sinage on sink that indicates chemical or sanitation use and utilize properly-Thankyou.Discussed with chef.

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 08.3.302
• MINOR 10-4.302.11

Food Utensil Storage

No utensils/means provided for waitstaff to handle RTE fruit used for customer drinks.Provide proper practices.

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 10.4.302
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Excessive drip/condensation on lines in basement.

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 15.4.202
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