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Typhoon Restaurant

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 5:50 PM

Address
725 BOYLSTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
Facility History
96 inspections
44 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Toilet tank is cracked.Repair. Rest room is out of order. Remaining rest room has been designated a unisex rest room.

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 29.5.201
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Some areas of the dining room floor & behind the bar observed with exposed cement.Repair Provide smooth/durable/cleanable floor PIC states that landlord is addressing all concerns

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department