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UNION OYSTER HOUSE

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Monday, December 8, 2014 at 4:28 PM

Address
41 UNION ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
Facility History
88 inspections
31 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12

Food Container Labels

Label all bulk food containers - label all clear plastic spray bottles to properly identify the container

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

Provide working equipmenmt thermometers for all walk-in refrigeration units

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 17.4.204
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean interior lid of ice machine at the oyster bar from visible soils Clean gaskets inside all refrigeration units from visible food spills stains and soils Clean wall nn the bakery walk-in from visible food splashes

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 38-6-202.11

Fixture's not properly shielded

Cover lights where needed -[ as discussed during inspection ]

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 38.6.202
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