UNION OYSTER HOUSE

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Monday, March 4, 2024 at 8:14 PM

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

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.002/2-402.11-C

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Ensure all staff handling foods are wearing proper air restraints during hours of operation [ cashiers and any other non food affiliated employees are excempt ]

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.

Code Requirements

All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean in between all " in line " cooking equipment - fryolators - interior and exterior of all refrigeration / freezerunits - exterior of all bulk food containers - shelving units in the kitchen and behind all bar counter tops from visible food spills stains and soils

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-901.12-C

Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Ensure to change up all the towels being used behind the " raw bar" when entering the establishment being used to collect water and ice spills - change throughout the day as needed

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

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