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UNION OYSTER HOUSE

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Friday, August 4, 2017 at 2:57 AM

Address
41 UNION ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
88 inspections
31 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11

PIC Performing Duties

Imminent health hazard. Fire in establishment and no power. To remain closed until power retored and signed off from health division electrical department.

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

No working mechanical refrigeration due to loss of power. Establishment advised to obtain dry ice for sealed units until determination can be made if food is safe.

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 04.3.501
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department